Aged Paper and Stamp of Authenticity

This is one of the more involved cards we've done in my Techniques classes. We used the "Faux Aged Paper" technique using lemon juice and the heat gun on Naturals Ivory card stock. Stamps from Stamp of Authenticity, Define Your Life, and the Linen background stamp, all from Stampin' Up!, were used. The card stock is Chocolate Chip, Naturals Ivory, Always Artichoke, Kraft, and Purely Pomegranate. We also used Always Artichoke Designer Series Paper and Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware. Oh, yep, there's a little bit of twill tape on the right side too.

Most of the things on this card (except for the card stock) are retiring as of Sunday, so email me at 1morestamp@gmail.com if you would like to order any of the items.

Happy Stamping!
Brycia

Touch of Nature Split Negative

This is another Split Negative Technique sample I created for my class in May. I used the flower from Touch of Nature and the "simple" definition from the Define Your Life set. Black and white card stock, white embossing powder and black ink make this card simple yet striking. A bit of tafeta ribbon softens the look and paper pierced corners add a bit of detail.

Touch of Nature is a great set... I hate to see it retire! Get yours while you still can!

Happy Stamping!
Brycia

Touch of Nature with Cracked Glass

This is one of the cards we'll be doing next week in my Techniques Classes. I still have room for both Monday and Thursday's class, so if you are local and would like to attend just email me at bryciak@yahoo.com.

I was happy how this card turned out, even though it is a simple layout. I think simple lets the eye focus on the interesting part - the "cracked glass".

I used the Touch of Nature and Define Your Life stamp sets on this with More Mustard, textured Always Artichoke, Basic Black, and Very Vanilla card stock. The flower was stamped with black Staz-On and watercolored from the ink pad lids with the Aqua Painter. Then the "perfect" definition was stamped over top with Always Artichoke. I think next time I'll go lighter on the green on the stem, and then darken it up above and below after stamping the definition. I used Versamark and Glassy Glaze for the Cracked Glass finish and then sponged the cracks after. I also sponged the Artichoke and More Mustard with More Mustard ink to give it a more aged feel overall. Likewise, I dyed the Black Gingham ribbon with More Mustard ink. I stamped the ferns in More Mustard, added three Mustard eyelets to the black layer, and assembled it all.
Happy Stamping!
Brycia