Not real ones, thankfully!
I've been watching some of Gina K's Lives for the past couple of weeks. On Friday, she showed some masculine cards, and I was just blown away by her woodgrain technique that she showcased in her video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYiy54o2YC8&t=18s). It might be an old technique, but I hadn't seen it before so I was amazed and quickly completed some backgrounds on the weekend. If you haven't seen the technique, watch the video - seriously, it's awesome AND easy.
I also watched her Merry Monday Live, on well...Monday. She showed a "carved wood" technique. MIND BLOWN AGAIN. (See it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MwvaMa7Zc0&t=15s)
So, I thought I would try my hand at making "carved wood." Now, I don't have many stencils, and I did try one, but couldn't get an impression. I used an embossing folder from SU! called Winter Wonder. Apparently this is an old technique that she used to do with embossing folders - but it's new to me!
Here are my results:
I've been watching some of Gina K's Lives for the past couple of weeks. On Friday, she showed some masculine cards, and I was just blown away by her woodgrain technique that she showcased in her video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYiy54o2YC8&t=18s). It might be an old technique, but I hadn't seen it before so I was amazed and quickly completed some backgrounds on the weekend. If you haven't seen the technique, watch the video - seriously, it's awesome AND easy.
I also watched her Merry Monday Live, on well...Monday. She showed a "carved wood" technique. MIND BLOWN AGAIN. (See it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MwvaMa7Zc0&t=15s)
So, I thought I would try my hand at making "carved wood." Now, I don't have many stencils, and I did try one, but couldn't get an impression. I used an embossing folder from SU! called Winter Wonder. Apparently this is an old technique that she used to do with embossing folders - but it's new to me!
Here are my results:
I used a mixture of CTMH inks on the card fronts (sorry, I didn't keep track of what ones I used for each card front): Toffee, Espresso, Almond, Charcoal, Pewter and Pebble. I love how they turned out. I just need to add a sentiment, and choose colours for the mat and card base. You will notice that the one in the middle already has a SU! Chocolate Chip mat, but I don't thing that's appropriate for every card front - especially the lighter ones.
Anyway, just thought I would share this awesome technique that I was not aware of before! Perfect for rustic Christmas cards, my favourite!
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