Hi guys! Thanks for stopping in today!
Like many of you, I need to keep to a crafting budget and try to get the most bang for my crafting bucks. I am always looking for new ways to use products that seem like they might not be very versatile. I THOUGHT the Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder for Stampin' Up by Sizzix was one of those tools... but turns out, it's extremely versatile! I set myself a goal to come up with three new ways to use it, and here's the second one! Click here to see the first "out of the box" way I used it.
One quick note before we begin: as with the Bamboo Background technique, I would caution you not to use Chocolate Chip ink for the dark brown, as it tends to turn pink when water hits it, due to the large concentration of red in the formula. So grab Early Espresso ink instead!
You can stop for a chocolate break while you wait for this part to dry. Don't forget to eat a piece for me!
Oooh, time for another chocolate break!! Wait a minute--who ate the last Cadbury Creme Egg??!
Allow the background piece to completely dry before you cut it or adhere it to anything--ask me how I know! The moisture remaining in the paper will negate any adhesive you try to use, so just set it aside for now. Great art takes time : )
Here's my finished card (don't look at my crooked pleats too closely, please). Wouldn't it be just too cute for the basket-lover in your life?
If you need Aqua Painter pens or the Brick Wall folder or anything else I used in the making of this card, please visit my online stamp store so I'll get credit for your purchase. You can also share the tutorial on Pinterest and Facebook. Any purchase, share or word-of-mouth referral helps keeps Song of My Heart ad-free. I hate those pop-ups as much as you do. I appreciate your support!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!! I used to be a Longaberger Basket Demonstrator WAY back when but still am friends with several of my demo friends! This is a great way to send them cards telling them that I still think of them! I can't believe I didn't think of this myself but I am so glad I stumbled onto your idea and blog post! It's truly an awesome idea and I can't wait to CASE it! Thanks soooo much!!
Posted by: Niki Thompson | 03/29/2016 at 12:27 PM
This is incredibly beautiful! I can't wait to try it!
Posted by: Donna Kish | 03/29/2016 at 06:02 PM
Hi Lyssa....you are incredible!!!!!!!! I truly love your idea so THANK YOU so much for sharing it. Like you I only have a small budget so need to think outside the box. The ideas that you share really help in achieving that. THANK YOU again. Greetings from Australia
Posted by: Fiona | 03/29/2016 at 07:28 PM
Wow, another great use of the brick embossing folder! You are on a roll! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: jennifer reynard | 03/29/2016 at 08:36 PM
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G Lyssa!!
Posted by: Judy Garza | 03/30/2016 at 11:05 AM
Simply stunning! Thanks for the great instructions!
Jenny
Posted by: Jenny | 04/03/2016 at 01:13 PM
Lyssa.....you are the best! LOVE your creative flair and your willingness to share....am so sad that you won't be at on Stage Live later this month, will miss seeing you, my friend!
Posted by: Jan Hoyt | 04/04/2016 at 08:05 PM
Wonderfully creative. Thanks so much!!
Posted by: Miss Mary | 08/05/2016 at 12:45 AM
Just love this and cannot wait to give it a try. Thanks and God bless!
Posted by: Josie W. | 08/06/2016 at 06:53 AM