My challenge to you this week is to break out of your comfort zone and take a step in a different direction. Use an atypical color scheme. Try a new tool. Today, I’ll introduce you to both those ideas with some amazing applique done in non-traditional summer holiday colors—can you believe Black, Chocolate, Desert Sand, and Colonial White (with a pop of Olive and Sunset) combined with a very classic Americana stamp set in our July Stamp of the Month?
The stamping on the Celebrate sentiment uses a mix of a re-inker/Liquid Appliqué—it delivers a cool suede surprise!
The suede look is really enhanced when you use a combination of Liquid Appliqué/re-inker to create a card base. Just spread it on, let dry, then heat, and you’ll get a gorgeous suede base for your card!
The layout really shows off the suede technique. Those of you that are tactile, you really need to try this technique because the texture ends up feeling as cool as it looks. Here’s how to do it for your own project:
Start by squeezing a quarter-sized amount of Liquid Appliqué onto a flat surface like the paint tray from the Distressing Kit.
Add 4-6 drops of re-inker and mix well.
Gently roll a rubber brayer through the combination, fully coating the brayer. Apply the combination to the paper with the brayer, moving it back and forth in different directions allowing for a gaps and imperfections.
Let the Liquid Appliqué air dry for a few minutes to reduce the amount of “puffy bubbling” that occurs. For the suede technique, we are looking for a uniform slight puff but no bubbles. Last, use the craft tool to heat the Liquid Appliqué thoroughly. It will puff slightly but will give a suede texture, look and feel.
Repeat the steps above to add an additional color to your faux suede.
On the layout the thinner stripe used Desert Sand re-inker/Liquid Appliqué combination. The thicker stripe has the Desert Sand re-inker combination as the base and a Chocolate/Liquid Appliqué combination as the top layer. Creating this suede is a secret you’ll want to share!
You had me at suede - how cool.
ReplyDeleteWOW! I am always so amazed at how you take products we already have and show us new and exciting ways to use them! I definitely have to try this one!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so neat! Think I'll have to give it a try!!! Thanks for all the tips/trick and techniques! They are my favorite part of your blog! They are what keeps me coming back!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to use this. How neat that we have this tool at our fingertips. Thank You for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAwesome technique!! Great cards and layout!
ReplyDeleteHow fun, I am going to try it!
ReplyDeleteLove this look! Thanks for the directions.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a fun technique--can't wait to give it a try. You always amaze me with all your awesome projects--thanks for sharing-
ReplyDeleteDebi Squires
Love it!! I will need to show this at my next clubs.
ReplyDeleteI was just using my Liquid Applique last night...but not like this! Way cool tip that I will definitely try:)
ReplyDeleteVery cool technique. Thanks for sharing giving directions. Love it and all of your ideas.
ReplyDeleteFantastico!!! What a great idea, I will definetely have to try it. Thank you for such a great idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat technique, I will have to see one, do one and teach one.
ReplyDeleteThank you
OHHHmy- thank you for such a useful tip! I can not wait to try it out.
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun! BTW, can anyone fill me in on how the stitching was done? Looks awesome!
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