TLC241 - Faux Suede {10/5/09}

[Lynn in St. Louis]

Hi TLC'ers. Today's technique has been around for a while. I've seen it on blogs, in the Technique Junkies newsletter and various other places, but I can't actually give credit to anyone in particular because I can't remember where I saw it first...just suffice it to say, I didn't create it, but I sure do love the look you can get from just manipulating cardstock a little.

Here is what you will need for today's technique:

Cardstock
The edge of a table or a bone folder

Yep, that's it. Here's the process:

* Cut your cardstock to the desired size you want for your piece of faux suede.

* The trick to achieving this look is to totally break down the fibers in the cardstock. This can be achieved in a variety of ways. You can run the cardstock along the edged of a table lengthwise and then turn your paper and do this again widthwise. You can also run your cardstock over your bone folder - much like the way you would run curling ribbon over your scissor edge to make it curl. I have even seen crafters run their cardstock through a paper crimper first one direction, then turning the cardstock and running it through the opposite way.

* Now beginning at the edge or corner, carefully peel away the layers, just like you would divide the layers of a two ply paper towel. What you end up with two pieces of cardstock that have the look of suede on one side. You can complete your project at this point in any way that you wish.

I can't wait to see the various ways you all come up with to use this technique. My project, which can be seen HERE uses the faux suede not only as a panel on my card, but I also use little scraps to punch flowers to embellish my card.

To view all of the samples using this technique, CLICK HERE. And don't forget to use TLC241 (no spaces) as a keyword when you upload your projects so they can be included in the gallery.

HINT FOR NEXT WEEK: Cardstock - no other special supplies are needed.

[marilynprestonn]

Will get down to it, as soon as my walk is done. Looks pretty easy...wish me luck though, with my big fingers, you never know what will happen. Your card is GORGEOUS!

Thanks for being here every monday! Always nice to see your smiling face and beautiful long hair. Kindly, Peggy

[Clownmom]

This is a cool technique, Lynn. I tried it for the first time (and only time, I think) for a VSN challenge some time ago. I'll try to give it another shot.

[GardenDiva]

Morning Lynn.....this is a new technique for me. Will give it a try. Off to my craft room.

[bensarmom]

Thanks for another great challenge Lynn......how come there are two threads today? It sure did confuse me.

[okstamper]

Ohhh, cant wait to give this a try...looks cool!

[DawnL]

thanks Lynn, haven't done this one in years!

[Lynn in St. Louis]

Not really sure why there are two threads...I'm afraid to delete one, for fear of deleting both...lol,

[Cook22]

Could a mod not merge them for you? It's confusing, I posted on one before seeing there were more posts on this one.
New to me -I've seen it, but never tried it.

[andipowell]

o.0 looking forward to trying this. How simple is that?!

[Annie's Pantry]

Good Morning All.....

Is there a reason why we have two of the same challenge threads going this morning? Which one do we post our cards too?

[Lynn in St. Louis]

I just deleted the other thread...I hope that didn't screw everyone up. :rolleyes:

[NANCYRUTH]

thanks Lynn! Here is my card.

[Emma F]

Moring All ... Lynn, this is a lot of fun and sooo easy! Thanks for another great TLC today

Here's my Suede Tree

[dancerriley]

this... i can do!

[PSUKim05]

What a fun technique!!! Here is my card. TFL!

[GardenDiva]

Lynn,,,,,,,,,,,well here's my card. I had a time with my tape runner and this fragile paper....but I continued and finally got a piece big enough to use. My brain FINALLY kicked on and I put the tape runner on the base card and then layed my suede down. duhhhh
I really like the look. Thanks for another great start to the week !
Tina
TLC241 Autumn Colors by GardenDiva at Splitcoaststampers

[Kathy LeDonne]

Fun technique. Here's my card - TLC241 Friends 24-7

[Cook22]

Stamped Suede
Loved this technique. I need to think more about how to use it - I think I'm slightly burnt out creatively after 7 cards yesterday. Thank you, Lynn, I'd never realised how easy it was.

[fishymom]

Love the way this technique looks, thanks for reminding me to use it! I combined today's challenge with the CAS challenge which was an inspiration challenge. The pillow I chose as my inspiration is this one. And here is my card, Elegant Suede Medallion.

[Vicky Gould]

Fun technique - I've done faux suede, but not like this. Easier than the one I did - thanks, Lynn!

Best of Cluck

[okstamper]

It turns out I wont have time to play today...getting ready for my mom to come visit! Just running out of time...thanks for the interesting technique though Lynn. I am sure to try it one of these days!

[scrappigramma2]

Fun technique Lynn! Hope the photo shows the texture of it... here's mine:

Faux Suede Serenity by scrappigramma2 at Splitcoaststampers

[Biggan]

Thanks Lynn for a fun technique! Here�s mine;

TLC241 Faux Suede Scene by Biggan at Splitcoaststampers

TFL
Birgit

[cullenwr]

New, fun, simple...thanks, Lynn! FAUX SUEDE MOJO

[jdmommy]

TLC241 Thankful and Happy by jdmommy at Splitcoaststampers

[debbiemom23cs]

Here is mine! Great challenge again.

TLC241 Faux Suede Flourish by debbiemom23cs at Splitcoaststampers

[m&m'sgrandma]

This was my first time to try this. It was a little hard to peel the paper in half, one side of mine tore off in pieces, but I prevailed. Here is mine.
Faux Suede Thanksgiving by m&m'sgrandma at Splitcoaststampers

[sleepyinseattle]

Here is my wallet card:
Faux Suede Wallet by sleepyinseattle at Splitcoaststampers

Thanks Lynn!

[jandjccc]

I never did the faux suede before so hope it's right. It's really fun.
TLC241 Faux Suede in Full Bloom by jandjccc at Splitcoaststampers

[stampinscotsgirl]

Great challenge Lynn!! Here is my card: TLC Faux Suede PTI Style by stampinscotsgirl at Splitcoaststampers

[debils]

Great challenge Lynn, I haven't done this one in a long while
Here is mine:
debils TLC241 by debils at Splitcoaststampers

[pinkhedgehog]

Here's mine: Suede Birthday

[RobinRingtail]

Thanks for a great challenge Lynn! Here's my card:

Avacado, copper & suede by RobinRingtail at Splitcoaststampers

[YorkieMoma]

This was my first time of trying this technique and I really enjoyed it. Thanks Lynn, for introducing me to it!!! Here's my take on it:

THINKING OF YOU!

TFL, Pam

[lacyquilter]

Here's my card: faux suede.

[jovialjudi]

Thanks for making me try something new Lynn! This was fun!
Here is mine

[skock57110]

I had never seen this technique before. How fun and easy!

Here's My Card

[PaperliciousDesign]

WOW! I just did it. That little trick really works. Who sits around and figures this stuff out?? hehe. Too cool! Now I gotta figure out what I'm gonna DO with it!

[LilLuvsStampin]

What a fun technique, Lynn! Thank you!

Here's my Sunflower Birthday card