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Here is my first try. I used a sanding block so it is rather light. Will have to go out and get some heavier sand paper tomorrow. Made the same card again only added some ribbon and eyelets to fill in the space between the flowers. Sure is fun to play around with.
Hi! I have been absolutely loving everyone's faux linen cards. They are breathtaking! So, I decided I would try my first technique challenge. I went to the hardware store and got 100 grit sandpaper. I tried it this morning and mine looks like hapharzardly placed scratches as opposed to the subtle look of linen. Any helpful hints? Did I press too hard? Should I use a fingernail sanding block? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!!!
When I did mine I ran the sandpaper in one direction only not back and forth. Then I turned the paper 1/4 turn and did it in that direction. If you look at linen it has lines that go at right angles to each other. It does take some practice to get the right touch--it's not as easy as all the veterans make it sound!! ;)
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I forgot about "no upload Sunday", so it might not be approved until tomorrow.
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This is such a great technique! Thank you, Beth, for this challenge!
Here's another of my attempts: Gallery at Splitcoaststampers
__________________ "Life is much too important to be taken seriously." Oscar Wilde Proud to be a member of Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge DT! My BlogMy Gallery
believe it or not, this little guy has been sitting in my gallery since February! I'm not crazy about the layout (would do something different with the turquoise layer) but I like the linen part.
Here's another TLC35 faux linen. I combined with TLC36 keep it simple. I really love the linen look. Not Gallery at Splitcoaststampers as of 9:00 p.m. PST
Okay I think this is the first time I've ever done a tech. challenge. I've spent some much time oohing and aahhing over everyone's linen that I hadn't found the time to make one myself. Well I couldn't stand it any longer so here's mine... Naturally Beautiful Linen
ETA: The caramel looks burgundy for some reason, but IRL it is a nice light tan earthy tone, just what I wanted
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My linen scraps just jumped out of their box......"use me, use me"......please. Another linen card combined with WT33 "scraps". Enjoy my peachy sheen card. Nancy
I am so glad you posted this challenge. I learned a wonderful new technique and made this card that I just can't wait to give to my DH for our anniversary. Thanks so much for all your effort with providing these challenges. You have made me into a better stamper.
Another faux linen BG.......love this technique. Inspired by a rainy, windy day on the Oregon Coast and Jeanne S's striped BG linen. Has been approved.
Okay, so I didn't actually realize that this was a challenge when I made this card last week, but I happened to upload it while everyone was doing this awesome challenge, so here is mine.
Does it have to be done with glossy? I don't have any. I have never had any. I need someone to convince me why I need to buy a more expensive white than I already have.
I've been gone for the last 4 weeks and have been without internet access. I am trying to catch up on everything I missed and wish I had time to comment on all of the wonderful cards. They are all so creative, fun and beautiful. Now I need to find time to get back to stamping.
