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Textured Wood Grain Background with Stencilled Glitter Paste

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT - UK TV Show - Join Toni for her latest goody bag show 1 - Broadcast 1st May 22 · 05/01/2022

Build a sophisticated card using a distressed wood grain background stamp with layered ink tones, then add dimension with a stencilled glitter paste design. The result looks professionally textured and dimensional.

12steps
41:00in the show
Step 1 of 12

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  1. 1

    Start with white cardstock and select the wood grain stamp from the set.

    ▶ watch this step 41:00
  2. 2

    Ink the stamp with brown ink, using craft-tone colouring for a monochromatic look.

    ▶ watch this step 41:15
  3. 3

    Add touches of mahogany ink to some areas of the stamp for depth and variation.

    ▶ watch this step 41:30
  4. 4

    Spray the inked stamp with water to soften the colours and create a natural texture.

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  5. 5

    Press the stamp firmly onto your cardstock.

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  6. 6

    Once dry, place the stamped piece on the eureka platform and drag an ink pad across it on its side to add extra texture and dimension.

    ▶ watch this step 42:15
  7. 7

    Add a touch of blue ink to enhance the driftwood effect.

    ▶ watch this step 42:30
  8. 8

    Select the 7x7 stencil from the set and position it over a corner of your background.

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  9. 9

    Using a palette knife, apply glitter paste through the stencil, starting with a small amount.

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  10. 10

    Carefully lift the stencil away to reveal the stencilled design.

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  11. 11

    Allow the glitter paste to dry (approximately five minutes) or heat set it with a heat gun for speed.

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  12. 12

    Mount the finished background onto a coloured card base to complete the card.

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