Today I am going to share some ideas with you on how to use texture. We LOVE texture here in the store.. and even just a little bit of texture in cards, decorations, or just around your house can add a lot of depth and make things look interesting!!
Check out this idea.. VERY easy, just stamp an image on some ribbon!! Tie to the top of a pumpkin to create Fall Decor (maybe for your front room or as a centerpiece!)
Check out this idea.. VERY easy, just stamp an image on some ribbon!! Tie to the top of a pumpkin to create Fall Decor (maybe for your front room or as a centerpiece!)
Another GREAT idea, wrap some twine (I used about 3 yards) and tape down on the backside. Then, using dye-based ink, stamp an image right on top!! Wow, what a way to use those solid color stamps!
Here, I used an embossing folder (this one is by We R, Quilted). When we ran it through on suede paper the image just COMES TO LIFE. Look at how intricate the design is! This card is *perfect* for the quilter in your life!!
Embossing folders (which are texture plates) are really fun and a quick way to make cards more interesting. If you are unsure what to pair your embossing folder with, check this out!
I try to replicate the shape or texture.. here I used a geometric embossing folder (Trendy Tiles by Elizabeth Craft) with the Snowflake Duo set from Sizzix. Notice how the shapes are very similar! I finished off with a bit of ribbon from May Arts and a stamp sentiment from Impression Obsession.
I try to replicate the shape or texture.. here I used a geometric embossing folder (Trendy Tiles by Elizabeth Craft) with the Snowflake Duo set from Sizzix. Notice how the shapes are very similar! I finished off with a bit of ribbon from May Arts and a stamp sentiment from Impression Obsession.
With this card, I used the Taylored Expressions folder, On the Spot. I made my tag using nesting circles and look how well it corresponds with the circle texture!!
This is my *favorite* card of this series!! Both the crab and the sand dollar are stamps from Fred Mullett and the sayings go so perfect with them!!! What really makes the card pop is the textured mesh ribbon from May Arts and paper that looks like real sand!
This technique uses a piece of tissue paper wrinkled up... apply some glue onto a piece of cardstock and paste it on! Leave the paper wrinkled. After it dries, apply some ink (using an ink blending tool) that is a shade or two darker and watch as the texture begins to appear!
This idea is SO EASY and has such a great appearance! I used an exacto knife to slice around the side of the pineapple, and tucked in some texture ribbon to make the pineapple look even more *amazing*
So many ideas for texture!! If you need help putting a card together or to just feel inspired, come by our store to see what there is!
