Faux Wood Technique

Faux Wood Technique

This technique has intrigued me, but so far I hadn't tried it. Now I have and it's FUN!! Perfect for the men in our lives.

There is a retired jumbo wheel, dry brush, which works great, but since it's retired and no longer available, I needed to find another way. And, of course, where there's a will there's a way - right? Especially in stamping. I cannot believe some of the gals out there and their wonderful ideas. So, I searched and sure enough found wht I wanted.

Card #1 Faux Wood Technique



Stamp Set: For Father (Occasions Mini 2008), All Holidays
Card Stock: More Mustard, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip for the image and White Craft Ink and Chocolate Chip Classic for the woodgrain background
Embellishments: Hodgepodge Hardware Antique Brass
Punches: Small Oval, Photo Corners

For this technique I used Creamy Caramal Cardstock. I ran my White Craft Ink pad over the cardstock and then used my chocolate chip ink pad (this is one that will be used ONLY for this technique now!!) again. I let this piece dry while I made the rest of my card. Then I drew in the boards and nails with a chocolate chip Stampin' Write Marker.

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Card #2 Faux Wood Technique



Stamp Set: Noble Deer, Short and Sweet
Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip for the image and White Craft Ink and Chocolate Chip for the Wood Grain Background
Embellishments: Antique Brass Brads

Same technique as above except I used Close to Cocoa Background - makes the boards darker!! All a matter of the look you are going for!!

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Card #3 Faux Wood Technique



Stamp Set: Wanted
Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip Craft Ink, Clear Embossing Powder
Embellishments: Antique Brass Brad, Hemp Twine

Same method as cards #1 and 2. I embossed the horse and the sentiment with chocolate chip craft ink and clear embossing powder.

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