I learned a new fun technique last week and had the opportunity to share it this last weekend with some of my fellow demonstrators at our group meeting. I guess it's called wax paper resist. Well, that is what I am going to call it. I know in the "olden" days we used to wad our wax paper up and then iron it onto glossy cardstock and then brayer over it. Now we have texture folders to run the wax paper through. So much texture!
Here is a sample of one card I made after I had cut out a framelet thinking that was what I wanted to use but I loved the frame so much I made it into a card instead.
I left the glare on my picture today so you could see that it is on glossy paper and their is no actual texture just the look of texture. As much as I love the texture plates with the overall texture what I like about this technique is it looks so shabby chic because some places catch the ink more than others.
So how did I do it? I ran a piece of wax paper through an embossing folder. Overall textures seems to work the best. Then sandwich this between two sheets of glossy paper with the glossy sides in. Iron this sandwich on both sides. Remove the wax paper and toss it, then brayer the glossy cardstock with the classic ink color of your choice. Take a paper towel and wipe off any extra ink. Voila that's it! Cut it, punch it, big shot it or use it as is! Here is another sample I made using many different texture folders.
There are 4 different beautiful textures on this card. I almost forgot to let you know I learned it originally from France Martin. Now remember today at midnight is the last day to get free shipping on your Stampin' Up! order. Order today to take advantage of this rare opportunity.
