Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Wednesday Trends--Woodgrain

Hi everyone!  I'm Tracy and I'm going to share a technique with you today on how to get a great woodgrain look.  Woodgrain papers are really hot right now, but you can create your own.  All you need is some strips of kraft paper and sepia or brown ink.  I cut my strips at 5/8".

 I staggered the strips so my stamping wouldn't be uniform, then just stamped from left to right leaving a small blank space in between stampings.
Once all my strips were stamped I started to glue them down in a random pattern on a circle of card stock.
When finished I trimmed the edges.
 I used the stamped woodgrain panel to create a background for the porthole through which you can view the two cuties in the boat from the Float My Boat set from Torico.
 I added the decorative panel to a easel card base to finish off the nautical theme card.
I used this same technique on the Doggie Mini Album I made using the Puppy Love set and it can be used with lots of other great There She Goes sets.  Hope you'll give it a try.
See you Friday with an Anything But a Card project.



Posted by Tracy at 12:00 AM
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12 comments:

  1. OlgaBJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    This is stunning!! Thank you for your tips.

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  2. AnitaJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    Wow! What a cool technique and stunning card.

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  3. Mary JJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:59 AM

    AMAZING! A brilliant technique and a fabulous card - thank you for sharing Tracy!

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  4. LyndalJanuary 30, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    FAB, FAB project Tracy!!!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    I love this technique. I have a woodgrain stamp...but never really liked the look of it full on. I am going to try this...looks more like a wood floor. And your card is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

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  6. CindiJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Wow! Your wood came out looking so real! Thanks for the tutorial and for sharing your gorgeous card.

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  7. CassieJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Fantastic tutorial, Tracy! That looks amazing :)

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  8. Kris BJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Great Technique and tutorial! Looks fantastic!!

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  9. Busy LadyJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Thanks for sharing your tips. I love this card, would like to make it and send to my two grandkids.

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  10. sharon gJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    WOW, I never would have thought of that!!!!!!

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  11. MarisaJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    This is absolutely FABULOUS!! Love the card and the technique is brilliant!!

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  12. Barb TurpinJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    This turned out so cute! Thanks for the great tip on creating a realistic wood look!

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