NC Blog Hop for July It's FAUX-tastic!
July 30, 2023
Welcome to the NC Blog Hop for July. Today we are looking for techniques that just might not be exactly as they appear to be. Our theme is It's FAUX-tastic!
I'm so glad you are here! You might have come from Tina Lesson's blog. I'm sure you loved her project for today. If you are starting here, please make sure that you visit everyone on the hop. You'll be so glad that you took the time.
I have 2 faux things about my project. The fold is a faux step card. It's so much easier than the old step card with lots less cutting. I also have a faux metal focus piece for the card.
I have a video for you today, so I'm not going to go into too much detail. I'm using the Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper for the card. There's also copper embossing.
The base of the card is Copper Clay measuring 5 1/2 x 8. This is a little different than usual. Score this at 1, 2, and 4. You'll also need another piece of Copper Clay that is 3 x 8, score at 4.
Measurements of the Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper are 3 x 4 for the front of the card. (3 x 8 and folded piece), 1 x 5 1/2 for the front panel at the bottom, and 1 1/2 x 3 for the side panel. You need 2 that look the same.
For the inside of the card, Basic White 2 7/8 x 5 3/8.
Faux Copper piece is 2 1/4 x 3. I used the thicker backing for a pack of designer paper. The Pretty Peacock frame for this piece is 2 1/2 x 3 1/4.
Here's the video with little tips and directions.
I hope you found the video helpful. Here are a few more pictures.
Thanks so much for visiting me today. The faux metal technique is lots of fun. You might experiment. You might could use less layers.
It's time to move on with the NC Blog Hop for July! Next up is Laurie Meier. More fun is on the way for sure!
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Awesome card JoAnn love the colors and the fun fold. Like the ideas will be casing your awesome ideas
Posted by: Tina Lesson | July 30, 2023 at 08:03 PM
Fantastic card, Jo Anme! I will have to try your fancy fold! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Tracie Langley | July 30, 2023 at 08:05 PM
That was amazing---I love faux step cards, but you really took it up a notch with that gorgeous faux metal technique!! Thank you for sharing--I've never tried that but I think I will now!! Beautiful card...
Posted by: Kristine Vicente | July 31, 2023 at 07:40 AM
Kristine, thank you so much for your nice comments. It did take me a while to get the faux metal technique. For my first try, I did not use the Stampin' Up! Heat Tool. The one I used was too hot and the heated powder bubbled up. As you see the second try worked great with the Stampin' Up! tool. Thanks again!
Posted by: Jo Anne Hewins | July 31, 2023 at 08:32 AM
I absolutely love faux metal and it's the technique I would have used if I was able to participate this month. Your card is just lovely, as usual, Jo Anne :)
Posted by: Toni Campana | July 31, 2023 at 12:22 PM
Thank you Toni. I did love the theme for the hop this month! I always enjoy seeing the cards that you make!
Posted by: Jo Anne Hewins | July 31, 2023 at 04:22 PM
Beautiful card Jo Anne. The fun fold combined with this technique is a sure winner. Congrats!
Posted by: Sue Stapp | July 31, 2023 at 06:51 PM
Jo Anne - All I can say is WOW!! Your faux metal technique is just awesome! And, the video is great. What a gorgeous card. Thanks so much for sharing. I will DEFINITELY be giving the technique a try!
Posted by: Laurie Meier | July 31, 2023 at 08:30 PM
Thanks so much Sue. Your comment is greatly appreciated!
Posted by: Jo Anne Hewins | August 01, 2023 at 10:33 AM
Thanks Laurie! That means a lot coming from you!!!
Posted by: Jo Anne Hewins | August 01, 2023 at 10:34 AM