Hi everyone. Many times I have mentioned my wonderfully talented friend, Karen (Snippets). She is amazing. She was the first person I saw doing the embossing folder stamping ... and the only person I've ever seen do random embossing folder stamping (more about that at a later time). Karen has perfected a tried and true way to make the most beautiful woodgrain backgrounds. She started doing them a while ago, and many of her followers (especially me!), nagged her to write a tutorial. Well, she shared her tutorial today on her blog ... click HERE to see it. AWESOME! I had to give it a try right away.
It was quick and easy to do. I used some cheap glue that I bought at the $1 store ages ago, my scor-pal and some distress inks to create this fabulous background. Thank you so much Karen!! :)
I hope you'll check out her tutorial and give it a try for yourself.
Stamps: Sweet Sentiments (Amy R)
Paper: White (Neenah); Early Espresso (SU!)
Ink: Distress Inks: Antique Linen, Rusty Hinge, Weathered Wood, Vintage Photo (Tim Holtz); Early Espresso (SU!)
Accessories & Tools: glue, scor-pal, Meadow Leaf die (Poppy Stamps), sponge
37 comments:
Just saw this on FB, liked it, then zipped over to Karen's to read the instructions. Gosh, I am loving both of your cards, but I really like the starkness of the brown fronds against this wood grain. Amazing! TFS & also for the Snippets link. Hugs
wow, this is an amazing effect. Off to check out the tutorial! xx
Fantastic card Loll, TFS the tutorial link, Cathy x
OMG Loll, your faux woodgrain background is Fabulous! I love your CAS design showing off your new technique. I'm off to check out Karen's tutorial. TFS my friend. Hugs, Nancy
Wow! This makes a great masculine card, Loll! Thanks for the link.
Gorgeousness! This turned out just fabulous
Loll saw the tutorial, so have to try this. Your card looks fantastic and would be a perfect masculine card. Love the depth of colour you got.
Beautiful and thanks for the link to her tutorial! Yours turned out wonderful, Loll and love the dark die cut you used on this. I definitely will try it! It's the perfect masculine card!
Beautiful! I'm pretty sure you just perfected that technique in one try!!
Fabulous card Loll and a perfect masculine card such a great technique
Anne
Hi Loll,
Stunning card and what a fabulous technique Karen has used, so easy too! I shall definitely have to have a go at this lol!
Love & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
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and your wish is my command. To achieve woodgrain like that, of course. Pairing it with brown fronds was a fabulous idea.
This looks amazing....... love the wood grain effect. Thanks for sharing the tutorial too. xx
Very beautiful! I'll check the tutorial. Happy New Year 2016 Loll and greetings from Finland!
What a great look Loll! Just been over and signed up on Karen's site1 Thanks for the link. This would make a fantastic masculine card! Look after yourself and fight that virus! Hazel xx
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So realistic...Yep I will pop across and take a look at Karen's tutorial. Isn't so kind in this friendly blog world that crafters don't mind sharing? Gorgeous rich looking card today x
Thanks mf for you sweet, kind comments! I love, love how this turned out...gorgeous and clever to add the fronds. Love your work and smiling that you gave it a try.
hugs,
Karen
Wow Loll, what an amazing technique and fabulous card. I've just been over to Karen's blog to look at the tutorial and will have a play tomorrow. Thanks for giving us the heads up.
Hugs.
Karen xxx
This is a beautiful showcase of Karen's outstanding technique, Lolly! I am heading over to check it out! Thank you!! Hugs, Dolly
Fabulous texture and my fav thing about this is that you kept the dies the sameish colour, looks stunning x
Wow, I'm so impressed by this wood background Loll! It looks just like a real piece of wood on your card. Such a beautiful card and now I'm off to watch that video on how to do this wood. Hugs, Brenda
What a fabulous technique and you used it beautifully Loll!
You are a good student, Loll. Your woodgrain is fabulous.
Love your card Loll and your background looks amazing:) I hope the new year has started well for you and your family - hugs xx
Wow!! The background looks real! I checked out Karen's tutorial and will be giving it a try! Thanks for the info. Your cards are always wonderful!
Another beauty, Loll - What a great technique that Karen has created and your use of it is fabulous!
Wow, Loll, this is gorgeous! I'm of to check out that tutorial! You sure took good notes! Hugs!
The woodgrain effect is fabulous Loll and will go check out the video from Karen. I love the way you have kept the brown tones for the leaves and sentiment. x
Great male card, Loll! You've nailed Karen's technique!
Amazing ! Another great technique and the result is stunning, popped over to see the tutorial must give this a go.
Marie
Wow, gorgeous!!! I love woodgrain textures, and this one is mighty awesome Loll. I love the tone on tone with the branch, such a unique and wonderful design! hugs :)
Oh wow... So effective. I LOVE it, Loll :)
Great job on Karen's technique, Loll! I love the variation in the shades of brown, and the realistic effect it has on your panel! Fabulous idea for a masculine card!
What a stunning background effect, Loll ... it's so realistic! Those dark leafy sprigs are gorgeous against it! Thanks for the link! Hugs, Anita :)
Hi Lol,
beautiful wooden panel created! And thank you for sharing tutorial Karen. I have to try it sometime, but I'm afraid that my panel will never be as beautiful as yours. Great card, I think perfect for a man.
hugs,
BozenA
Hi Lol,
beautiful wooden panel created! And thank you for sharing tutorial Karen. I have to try it sometime, but I'm afraid that my panel will never be as beautiful as yours. Great card, I think perfect for a man.
hugs,
BozenA
I love your card and Karen's technique for that wonderful woodgrain background.
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