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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

SHOPPING OUR STASH #195 No Foolin' - Use a Faux Technique



Good morning all! We have a new challenge starting today at SHOPPING OUR STASH! As the subtitle suggests, we want you to push yourself and use a Faux Technique on your card or project. Just some suggestions: faux stitching, faux silk, faux leather, there are many faux techniques to try! I've chosen to try the faux metal technique. Here's my card:


 Here's the inside:

This was the first time trying this technique out. The first thing I did was Google 'Splitcoaststampers faux techniques' and found this tutorial. Looked easy enough. And it was. Of course, what you don't see is the first three images I tried this on, and rejected because I didn't get a good enough impression in the gooey mess. Also, because I did this four times, I used up half of my copper EP! LOL! I used a couple of my all time favorite sentiment stamps and made a guy card. Both Andy's and my family are blessed with a sarcastic sense of humor, so this will go to either one of my brother's or one of his. ☺ I love how the antique car really looks like it's cast from metal! 

Oooh! Shiny!

I hope you try a faux technique and play along at Shopping Our Stash! While there, please check out the amazeball creations that my teammies made! Thanks for hanging out with me! 


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Supplies:
Stamps: Unity Stamp Co. - February & July 2012 KOM
Ink: VersaMark; Ranger DI - Walnut Stain
DP: Echo Park - This & That Charming
CS: Darice; Core'Dinations
Accessories: Stampendous - Detail Copper EP; heat gun; Cuttlebug - Diamond Plate EF
Adhesives: SA by 3L - tape runner, 3D foam squares
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10 comments:

  1. Stamping Smiles DesignsMarch 31, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    Wow!! This faux metal technique is amazing! Such great details, Chris! And I love how fitting it is for a masculine card too!

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  2. DonnaMarch 31, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    He he he he I love that YOU.ARE. OLD. sentiment
    And the vintage-y old time faux metal truck??? Woot Woot, that is all kinds of crafty awesomeness!

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  3. Chana MalkahMarch 31, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    Hi, Chris! This is one of my favorite techniques and your project reminded me of how much I like it and how long it has been since I used it! The image is perfect as is your execution of this technique! Nice work!
    Hugz,
    Chana

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  4. Leslie HannaMarch 31, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    I love this technique. It really does look like metal!

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  5. LindseyMarch 31, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    That Unity set is generally a Snarky favourite, I do believe. :D What a perfect stamp to use for the faux metal technique (and glad it finally worked). Great background, too!

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  6. Barbara GoddenMarch 31, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    Great job on the faux metal technique and fabulous card.

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  7. Audrey PettitApril 1, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    omgosh, it sure does look like the car is embossed copper! How brilliant, Chris! And what a fun and snarky card design, too. And that embossing folder you used is the perfect touch!

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  8. Virginia L.April 1, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Wow, this is so AWESOME! Love the textures and sentiment :) Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Anything Goes” Challenge!

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  9. Jessi FoganApril 2, 2015 at 4:59 AM

    hahaha, that was what I googled too! I love how the car turned out, and I just got that folder - MADE for boy cards I tell ya!

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  10. lauren bergoldApril 2, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    HA!!!!!!!! that is the best sentiment EVER! :) :) :) also a beeeeeeeeeeautiful job on the :faux copper which looks incredibly realistic! awesome guy card! ♥

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