Technique Challenge 3 (Tech03) March 24, 2009

rhondag · 03-24-2009, 07:09 AM

Technique Challenge 3 (Tech03)

Faux Suede

Good Morning, and Welcome to our third Technique Challenge!

Today's challenge is faux suede. I created my faux suede by peeling off a layer of cardstock and adding just a bit of versamark to the surface lightly with a sponge.

You may use any form of faux suede...I know there is one in which you mix reinker with liquid applique.

Here is my example though with Kraft it looks more like a dry chamois cloth!

Happy Birthday old car!

You can work on this challenge whenever you want. There is no time limit. Please post your work in the Technique challenge gallery with the words
Tech03 in the title and post your link here, so we can all see it.

I hope you will find time to play and Have fun!

Since many of us are SU! enthusiasts, I’m going to give you very early warnings about upcoming challenges, so that you can order if needed. Next week, the only unusual thing you’ll need is household waxed paper. Next month, watercolor wonder crayons and black embossing powder (or black craft ink and clear ep) will be needed.

Texasstampin · 03-24-2009, 07:13 AM

Great challenge Rhonda, will work on it in a little bit.

Texasstampin · 03-24-2009, 09:44 AM

Here's my card...not sure I did it right but had fun anyway...LOL
Inspired by Nature Faux Suede - Stampin' Addicts Gallery

catrules · 03-24-2009, 10:31 AM

This is a great challenge Rhonda!!!

merges · 03-29-2009, 05:30 PM

Well, I uploaded my card for the Faux Technique. I think it ended up looking more masculine, which is good since I'm always looking for masculine cards. Most of what I make are more feminine. It was a good technique, I am really enjoying these challenges as they really help to spur my creativity. Thanks, can't wait for the next one!

Laurie

Faux Suede Challenge-Tech03 - Stampin' Addicts Gallery

Debbi · 03-29-2009, 05:50 PM

Ok, I have a really stoopid question about this technique. What happens when the versamark dries? Is it just to add a kind of mottled color to the cs? Sorry for being dense.

On a project I did, I ran the paper through the crimper a bunch of times before I separated the layers. That really seemed to help break up the fibers and make it easy to separate. Any other tricks you've used to separate the layers?

Miserma'am · 03-29-2009, 06:59 PM

I have taken the paper and drawn it sharply over the edge of a table several times, on each side/end. I've never tried the crimper method - maybe it is easier?

rhondag · 03-30-2009, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Debbi

Ok, I have a really stoopid question about this technique. What happens when the versamark dries? Is it just to add a kind of mottled color to the cs? Sorry for being dense.

On a project I did, I ran the paper through the crimper a bunch of times before I separated the layers. That really seemed to help break up the fibers and make it easy to separate. Any other tricks you've used to separate the layers?

Yes the versamark is just to make it appear to have smoothness in certain areas like super soft suede....if it doesn't work for you card, you don't have to use it.

I wadded my paper up before peeling it apart--great idea on the crimper!

merges · 03-30-2009, 07:52 AM

Wow, the crimper and running it over the side of a table are both great ideas. I just used plain old fingernails and LOTS of patience to peel my paper! (I usually don't have ANY patience, instant gratification I always say!) Next time, I'll try both ideas, maybe I will be able to use this card for my next technique class after all! I really like to look of it, it truly looks like suede.

Debbi · 03-30-2009, 08:42 AM

Here's the project I did using the crimper to separate the layers. It doesn't have the versamark, so I guess it's not really faux suede. The chipboard letters are covered with faux faux suede.

ETA: hmmm...you can't really see the faux suede part, but you can sort of see the crimper marks left behind. Wonder if that will be more prominent when sponging on the versamark? I gues there's no way to know unless I try it.

rhondag · 03-31-2009, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Debbi

Here's the project I did using the crimper to separate the layers. It doesn't have the versamark, so I guess it's not really faux suede. The chipboard letters are covered with faux faux suede.

ETA: hmmm...you can't really see the faux suede part, but you can sort of see the crimper marks left behind. Wonder if that will be more prominent when sponging on the versamark? I gues there's no way to know unless I try it.

I can see it! It looks great! Pretty project!

Miserma'am · 03-31-2009, 12:43 PM

Very cool, Debbi! I don't think it "has to" have the Versamark to be faux suede. I've never done it that way before. It's just an option - another look.

stampngrl2 · 06-22-2009, 10:53 PM

Here's a card folio I had made with faux suede on the top layer.

Sue

03-24-2009, 07:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
rhondag Stampin', Swappin' Bunny Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OK, USA Posts: 11,701	Technique Challenge 3 (Tech03) March 24, 2009 Technique Challenge 3 (Tech03) Faux Suede Good Morning, and Welcome to our third Technique Challenge! Today's challenge is faux suede. I created my faux suede by peeling off a layer of cardstock and adding just a bit of versamark to the surface lightly with a sponge. You may use any form of faux suede...I know there is one in which you mix reinker with liquid applique. Here is my example though with Kraft it looks more like a dry chamois cloth! Happy Birthday old car! You can work on this challenge whenever you want. There is no time limit. Please post your work in the Technique challenge gallery with the words Tech03 in the title and post your link here, so we can all see it. I hope you will find time to play and Have fun! Since many of us are SU! enthusiasts, I’m going to give you very early warnings about upcoming challenges, so that you can order if needed. Next week, the only unusual thing you’ll need is household waxed paper. Next month, watercolor wonder crayons and black embossing powder (or black craft ink and clear ep) will be needed. __________________ -an original SA girlie Oklahoma State Cowboys! The Stampin' Bunny blog updated 9/2/10 with an easy Christmas card. Last edited by rhondag; 03-24-2009 at 07:50 AM.

03-24-2009, 07:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
Texasstampin Keeper of "THE LIST" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TX, USA Posts: 8,367	Great challenge Rhonda, will work on it in a little bit. __________________ Sharon "Cruisin' again in Sept. 2010!"

03-24-2009, 09:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
Texasstampin Keeper of "THE LIST" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TX, USA Posts: 8,367	Here's my card...not sure I did it right but had fun anyway...LOL Inspired by Nature Faux Suede - Stampin' Addicts Gallery __________________ Sharon "Cruisin' again in Sept. 2010!"

03-24-2009, 10:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
catrules The Redneck Sista Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MN, USA Posts: 17,050	This is a great challenge Rhonda!!! __________________ Holly My Blog When life gives you LEMONS, make LEMONADE.... And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party!

03-29-2009, 05:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Debbi Watercolor Wizard Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MA, USA Posts: 1,526	Ok, I have a really stoopid question about this technique. What happens when the versamark dries? Is it just to add a kind of mottled color to the cs? Sorry for being dense. On a project I did, I ran the paper through the crimper a bunch of times before I separated the layers. That really seemed to help break up the fibers and make it easy to separate. Any other tricks you've used to separate the layers? __________________ the stamper formerly known as stampinCPA Llama Llover #561 Stampin' Up! Demo Thank you to all those serving in our Armed Forces

03-29-2009, 05:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
merges Ribbon Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY, USA Posts: 92	Well, I uploaded my card for the Faux Technique. I think it ended up looking more masculine, which is good since I'm always looking for masculine cards. Most of what I make are more feminine. It was a good technique, I am really enjoying these challenges as they really help to spur my creativity. Thanks, can't wait for the next one! Laurie Faux Suede Challenge-Tech03 - Stampin' Addicts Gallery

03-29-2009, 06:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Miserma'am Watercolor Wizard Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,026	I have taken the paper and drawn it sharply over the edge of a table several times, on each side/end. I've never tried the crimper method - maybe it is easier? __________________ Staci You got Kool-aid on my Lightbulbs! YOU got Lightbulbs in my Kool-aid!! Mmmm...they're great together!

03-30-2009, 07:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
merges Ribbon Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY, USA Posts: 92	Wow, the crimper and running it over the side of a table are both great ideas. I just used plain old fingernails and LOTS of patience to peel my paper! (I usually don't have ANY patience, instant gratification I always say!) Next time, I'll try both ideas, maybe I will be able to use this card for my next technique class after all! I really like to look of it, it truly looks like suede.

03-30-2009, 08:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
Debbi Watercolor Wizard Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MA, USA Posts: 1,526	Here's the project I did using the crimper to separate the layers. It doesn't have the versamark, so I guess it's not really faux suede. The chipboard letters are covered with faux faux suede. ETA: hmmm...you can't really see the faux suede part, but you can sort of see the crimper marks left behind. Wonder if that will be more prominent when sponging on the versamark? I gues there's no way to know unless I try it. Attached Thumbnails __________________ the stamper formerly known as stampinCPA Llama Llover #561 Stampin' Up! Demo Thank you to all those serving in our Armed Forces Last edited by Debbi; 03-30-2009 at 08:44 AM. Reason: add something

03-31-2009, 12:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Miserma'am Watercolor Wizard Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,026	Very cool, Debbi! I don't think it "has to" have the Versamark to be faux suede. I've never done it that way before. It's just an option - another look. __________________ Staci You got Kool-aid on my Lightbulbs! YOU got Lightbulbs in my Kool-aid!! Mmmm...they're great together!

06-22-2009, 10:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
stampngrl2 Ribbon Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 52	Here's a card folio I had made with faux suede on the top layer. Sue __________________ stampngrl.stampinup.net my gallery my blog: stamp-a-holics rule!

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