Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Go Faux at Gingersnap Creations!

Another fun Random Redhead challenge is revealed today at Gingersnap Creations: GC139 Use A Faux Technique.  Fake it with anything from faux stitching to faux silk, faux brick to faux brads - anything goes.  And if you're stuck for inspiration, you can scroll down to the Tag list in the right-hand margin of the Gingersnap Creations blog - there are a bunch of tutorials on faux techniques linked there.

I used Shelly Hickox's Faux Copper Verdigris technique tutorial from the GC blog.  I must admit that this looked as if it would be a bit time consuming when I first read through it, but once I dug in and started, it really didn't take much time at all.  I won't go into the steps here - just follow the link for Shelly's beautifully detailed tutorial.

And the best part..... one lucky participant in this challenge will win a gift voucher to Rogue Redhead Designs. I've used the Relish Reading plate for this card, and there are lots more wonderful stamps to choose from.



I hope you'll have fun playing along!

14 comments:

  1. Wonderful faux finish in aqua...thanks for the link to the tutorial too.........

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  2. This technique looks so beautiful as a backdrop for the girl.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  3. Beautiful Jean, and I love Shelly's technique! Very cool background!

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  4. Terrific card Jean, great design. x

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  5. Jean, this is such a neat technique--wonderful card!!

    :)

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  6. What a wonderful card. That background looks amazing..

    Hugs, Linda

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  7. Lovely card Jean - off to have a look at the tutorial!

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  8. This is fabulous, Jean! Love the background and all those repeating circles/different accents.

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  9. Brilliant effects on your card Jean!!

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  10. I really like the technique you chose--the background is fantastic and perfect as a backdrop for this stamp set.

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  11. Such a pretty look! The copper makes it so warm and you rocked the technique! Fabulous design, Jean!

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  12. This is really beautiful, Jean - I love all those circles and that fabulous technique!

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  13. The faux copper verdigris looks absolutely fantastic!

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  14. Love the gorgeous colors, embossing and lovely stamps! So pretty!

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