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Faux Tiles with Glossy Accents

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Hi friends!  As we are getting ready behind the scenes for our official Oct 5th Launch Party, I thought I would share with you a "Blast from Past" tutorial today.
Also, we have a couple sponsor slots open for 2014, if you would like to partner with us, please email me at  Cleosan52@yahoo.com and please check out the DT Call going on right now and our current challenge: Circle Easel Cards. Both end on Sept 30th.  Whew, a lot going on now at SBC!!!

Here is what I did along with a little tutorial with one of my favorite craft tool... Glossy Accents.

I was able to achieve a wonderful tile look with my digi stamp.  First, I colored my image with simple colored pencils and then using mineral spirits ( I got this huge bottle at Walmarts for $5 in the paint section) and a paper nub, blend away.
I blended my colors to get a rich wonderful look. The best part is I didn't spend a fortune to get the look I want.  I then did the unthinkable... I cut my image into little blocks...gasp!!!
But no fear, I adhered my little "tiles" to the front of my card.  Then the fun begins!!!  Using Glossy Accents, I covered each tile.
 Here is the difference with and without the Glossy Accents...
It goes on a little cloudy but dries clear. (hint, don'e shake your bottle or you'll get bubbles) After it dried, I finished the rest of my easel card.
Here you can see the final card a little bit better...
 It looks like tiles when your done or even like your looking through a window!  Looking at the pic here, I think I'm gonna add a little something to the base, lol.  A scrapper is never done, lol!!!!


Hope you have a blessed day and thanks for stopping by

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  1. Sheila aka SassyLadySeptember 19, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    What a wonderful technique! Love the look. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. CindySeptember 19, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    This is cool. I need to try this :-)

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  3. Linda SimpsonSeptember 19, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    What a fabulous technique. Thank you for sharing.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  4. LynneSeptember 19, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    I sew love this look and will have to give it a try . . . thanks for the inspiration!!!
    Hugs, Love, and Friendship
    Lynne

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  5. Marilyn's Cricut CraftsSeptember 19, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    This is a great look! ~ Marilyn

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