A couple few months ago I tried a new technique with friends. It's called Faux Patina.
The design piece was embossed with a 3D Embossing Folder that had been inked
with Sahara sand on the flat side. Then I sponged
green, blue and brown ink randomly all over the embossing.
I made sure all the ink was dry and gently tapped a Versamark pad
randomly on top of the embossing and sprinkled with gold embossing powder.
Where the embossing powder was too heavy, I brushed some away.
After heat setting, the piece has a nice glow to contrast with the dark ink colors.
I cut the design piece in half and got a twofer out of it.
Here's a video tutorial in case you're interested.
Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.
Enjoy!
Card Recipe (card 1)
Stamps: My Monthly Hero January 2020 (HA)
Ink: Sahara Sand, Bermuda Bay, Old Olive, Soft Suede (SU), VersaMark
Paper: Neenah Natural, Bermuda Bay, Basic Black (SU)
Other: Layered Leaves EF (SU), Gold EP
Card Recipe (card 2)
Stamps:
Ink: Sahara Sand, Bermuda Bay, Old Olive, Soft Suede (SU), VersaMark
Paper: Neenah Natural, Bermuda Bay, Gold Foil (SU)
Other Layered Leaves EF (SU), Gold EP, Leaves Die (?)
That is gorgeous. A new technique for me to try this year. One of my crafting resolutions is to try new things.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! What a cool technique, I can't wait to watch the video and try it myself! May be a good idea for my club girls too! TFS!
ReplyDeleteWow!! They are beautiful! I love the gold leaf over the embossing... Sorry I haven't been around... Have a wonderful 2021!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful embossing folder inking Bonnie and love the colour on the leaves and with some golden sparkle from the embossing powder, and coordinates perfectly with the addition of the gold leaves and matted layer and then placed on a gorgeous blue card. x
ReplyDeleteHow very Beautiful Bonnie.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
What a creative and fun technique...... another one for my to do list x. Wonderful colour combination and love the dimension and the pop of gold on both of your glorious cards Bonnie x.
ReplyDeletethat was such a fun technique, I love how your cards turned out :)
ReplyDeleteGreat work on this technique Bonnie! We sure have fun on our Zoom calls! :) Both cards are beautiful. Looking forward to the 13th! xx
ReplyDeleteWow, these cards are so cool looking and so beautiful! What a neat technique and love the colors you chose. I am going to have to go watch the tutorial. It sounds fun one to do. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeletehow gorgeous...I haven't used my eb folders in so long, may be time to get them out again.
ReplyDeletexx Karen
Good Lord! Between all of your new techniques and trying to jump through the hoops here to get the vaccine, my head is spinning!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done Bonnie.
I don't know how they are facilitating the vaccine where you are but here it is a fiasco!! Between that and the election results from Georgia, I am at my wits end!!!!!!
Your newest technique produced beautiful cards Bonnie - Bravo!!
Sandy xx
That was a fun technique, wasn't it, Bon? I love the results you got and how you were able to create a twofer of gorgeous designs! I especially love the second one with the gold leaf overlay and mat. It really makes the embossing POP! Take care and keep safe! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous background and, wow, I especially love the one with the gold leaf. The Bermuda Bay is amazing with gold. Fabulous technique and stunning cards, Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteYou got two lovely cards from this technique. It is a technique that I love and your cards are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous, Bonnie! I'm a big fan of muted colors and what a great job you did mixing those colors. Love the hint of gold in it and all the shine. Another Bonnie technique I'm going to have to try.
ReplyDeleteYour faux patina turned out so well! Love the bit of gold shimmer against those great colours!
ReplyDelete2 beautiful cards Bonnie, the technique looks amazing, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card Bonnie, and a wonderful technique
ReplyDeleteStay safe
Blessings
Maxine
Love your Faux Patina technique, Bonnie. Both your cards turned out beautifully:-) TFS Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, they're both so beautiful! Thanks for the technique example and steps!
ReplyDeleteWow, you did an amazing job with the Faux Patina technique, Bonnie. I’ve never heard of the technique, but I’d love to try it. Both cards are gorgeous and I love them!
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
I do love the grunge appeal to both these giving them so much dimension. The framing on these are simply rich and so tasteful, you are a master! xx
ReplyDeletei seem to have missed several of your posts this past week, not sure where I have been! this one is fantastic, I love that effect, I am going to have to try it. Thank you for the idea xx
ReplyDeletehe patination technique gives such spectacular designs. Both the colors and all gildings create a beautiful coherent whole
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