I watched the extremely informative Tim Holtz Facebook Live videos over the last few weeks (and binge watched the first few I missed). He showed how to use his Sizzix Impresslits to look like pieces of ceramic using a Distress Embossing Dauber with the Distress Embossing Glaze and giving it an aged look with Distress Crayons. I didn't have any Impresslits but a lightbulb went off in my head, couldn't I use the 3D embossing folder? Here is what I did (with what I had):
I worked on small areas at a time. Using an embossing pen, I went over the recessed areas of the flowers so the distress embossing glaze would stick to all the nooks. I then lightly ran Tumbled Glass (or Speckled Egg which wasn't out at the time) Distress ink over the raised images to add color and help the Embossing Glaze stick.
I wanted it to look like a ceramic tile, so the next step isn't necessary if you don't want the recessed area to shine or just use the Distress Embossing Dauber and rub it all over. I took the embossing folder again (!) and ran the embossing ink pad over the flat areas, ran it through the Big Shot and then heat embossed it with clear embossing powder. Note:Clean the folder with a little soapy water.
At this point I was done, I took some hemp cord and tied it around the front, found the hope key and the Idea-Ology Compass coin and attached them. I like the TH Clippings Stickers and when I saw the one that said "she was herself again" it was perfect. I attached it to a small piece of cardstock, swiped a little Distress Glaze over it and attached it with Distress Collage Medium.
Thank you to Tim Holtz for the informative Facebook Live demos and for encouraging me to blog these instructions.
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DeleteThis card is beautiful. I have all of the supplies , I think I will try to make one. Thanks for sharing
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