Faux Suede

I'm pretty sure that is what is called :) This is a technique I learned a few years ago from my upline and I did this at a stamp camp a couple of months ago.

Supplies:

stamps

ink

sponge

glue stick

cardstock (cut to size you want for finished piece)

tissue paper (about 2" bigger than cardstock)

Step 1:

Stamp tissue paper.

Step 2:

Crumple and un-crumple tissue paper 3-4 times.

Step 3:

Lay flat and sponge with ink.

Step 4:

Apply glue to one side of cardstock.

Step 5:

Place glue-side down on back of tissue paper.

Step 6:

Run a little glue around outside of cardstock.

Step 7:

Mitre corners.

Step 8:

Fold in sides, adding glue to ends if needed.

Finished piece.

This is the card I made with this piece. I love the texture the faux suede adds in real life.

The colors are a little off in the picture, they are Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Really Rust and Very Vanilla. The patterned paper is Outlaw.

I hope you have fun with this technique :)

Have you been to Jill's blog Paper Memories yet? She has some blog candy and a fun challenge. I have some plans for her challenge but haven't done anything yet............I'll keep you posted.