Ways to create single layer cards - Madras Plaid Technique

 

Hey everyone it's Totally Techniques time again.  Diane chose our theme of single layer cards.  This I think is more difficult than it sounds unless of course you are a CAS - clean and simple fan and even then not being able to add layers can be a challenge, but hopefully you will find lots of inspiration from our hop this month. 

I have chosen to share the Madras Plaid technique along with a super cute Dachshund dog that you'll be able to find in the online exclusive section of my shop next month.  

The Layered Thoughts sentiment stamp set works for everyone on your handmade card list and just add your own images to suit.  I used Layers of Beauty for the flowers. 

You might have inky fingers with this technique so why not make several pieces in different colours to keep safe for when you need them.  I used Seaside Wishes now only £7.60 for the rocks. 

Thanks for joining me today and enjoy the hop with lots of ideas.  

Keep stamping

Zoe x

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Ideas for using embossing folders with two-tone cardstock

 Hi Crafty Friends

Have you tried this? 

You need some two-tone cardstock to achieve the two shades.  Not come across two-tone cardstock let me explain.   It is lighter weight card that is white in the middle then printed in two shades of one colour, one on each side. You can get it in lots of the standard Stampin' Up! colours or in mixed colour packs.  Above I used Old Olive and you can clearly see the two tones.  The mixed colour packs can be found in our scrapbooking section because this card comes in 12" x 12" sheets.  These particular packs coordinate with Designer Series Paper and Sticker packs which can be used for scrapbooking, but are perfect for the card maker in you also. 

Now because it is white in the middle when you tear it the white will show through from the middle.  Also if you emboss it and then gently sand it with fine sandpaper or a nail file you can see the white come through.  You can leave this white to show off the embossed design like I have above or you can also used markers or colouring pencils to add more colour depending upon your embossing folder or if you wish to add more colour.  

This two-tone card is also great for matting layers to add thinner, but different colour matts and it also looks great when die cut with dies like the Textured Notes dies because again although the white isn't strong it does add to the detailing through the die cuts. 

I used three of the dies to get different edges to my rectangles and the one for the sentiment is perfect for sentiments.  Adding a few gold pearls and a touch of twisted gold thread just add that bit of luxury and sophistication.  Regular readers will know I love a bit of bling too!

The embossing folder used was a standard slim folder from the twinset Glass and Gardens embossing folders, but you can use the 3D folders also and you might find that depending upon the folder used the white may break through as you emboss to give more texture also.  You can play about and experiment.  Remember to always put the folder through your die cutting machine fold first to avoid cracking it with too much pressure.  

Have fun experimenting.  

Hugs Zoe x

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