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Dec 30 2008

Vintage Roses

Published by Julia Stainton at 7:32 am under Card Designs, Cornish Heritage Farms

One of my favorite vintage looks for stamping uses the Faux Linen technique. I love the texture and faded out look. I had a hard time getting a good photo of the muted colors…truly, it does look better in person. The texture is most apparent in the top left corner where you can see the sanded and sponging technique the best. This stamp is the new Thomas Kinkade release from Cornish Heritage Farms called A Perfect Yellow Rose.

Vintage Roses

The Faux Linen technique can be used on any stamped image including background stamps, floral sprays and scenes. Stamp your image on glossy cardstock and color with dye markers if desired. Sand the glossy surface in both directions to get a weave texture effect and remove the glossy. Wipe a light brown or distress ink across the surface to age it and lightly pick up the texture.

Quick Tip: A heavier grit sandpaper will give you a more pronounced effect. Experiment with the look you like best.

The yellow rose is the symbol of both joy and friendship. Wishing you both today, my friends,

Supply List:
Stamps: A Perfect Yellow Rose (Thomas Kinkade line), Picotage Print Backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: Burnt Umber Palette Ink by Stewart Superior, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink by Ranger
Paper: Glossy Cardstock by Ranger, Simply Smooth White by Prism, kraft by Prism
Other: dye based markers, sandpaper, pin by Fancy Pants Designs, ribbon by Fancy Pants designs

8 Responses to “Vintage Roses”

StampinCathyon 30 Dec 2008 at 8:15 am 1

Vintage is one of my favorite looks. I just love the look of your card. Thanks for the tip.
Pattion 30 Dec 2008 at 9:11 am 2

Thanks for the little lesson! I’ll have to try that technique! As always, love your work!
P
Karenon 30 Dec 2008 at 9:48 am 3

very pretty card Julia. I love the vintage look.
Toni Kon 30 Dec 2008 at 10:57 am 4

Beautiful! Love the yellow roses. They were my Grandma’s favorite.
Pam Fredricksonon 30 Dec 2008 at 12:08 pm 5

What a beautiful card; this one will truely be a favorite for a very long time; I love the technique you used, what a gorgeous card to send anytime of the year to a dear friend..thanks Julia for your inspiration.
Carol Ascheron 30 Dec 2008 at 5:34 pm 6

Ohh I’ve never seen this. I love the way it looks!
Carol
Sonjaon 30 Dec 2008 at 10:03 pm 7

UGH!, how did I ever miss that backgrounder…!!! - lovely card:)

Happy New Year BTW!! Hope your Christmas was merry and bright!

Sincerely,
Sonja
Conniecrafteron 31 Dec 2008 at 6:00 pm 8

very pretty, it has neat depth to it!