Faux Alligator skin Technique & Instructions

grandma karen · 04-16-2009

Hi can you tell me where to find the direction for making faux alligator skin? Thanks

StampinSharon · 04-16-2009

Hi Karen,

I have done a technique that uses very small strips of masking tape overlapped to cover the cardstock and then brayered with an ink color. If this sounds like what you are looking for I can give you more details.

Cook22 · 04-16-2009

Stamper Dog (Anne Clemmer) has a great video. Here's a link to the list of videos - http://www.stamperdog.com/movies.htm - the faux croc is in the third row down.

mommyspencer · 04-16-2009

I don't know if that was the correct technique or not but I loved the video!! Very entertaining

craftjunkiesc · 04-16-2009

What an awesome technique and the coolest tutorial video I think I've ever seen! TFS.

Cat · 04-16-2009

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Originally Posted by grandma karen

Hi can you tell me where to find the direction for making faux alligator skin? Thanks

funny that you ask today - i was just looking for that technique too... here's the one i found by stamper Jackie Topa.

stampinscrapnewbie · 04-18-2009

Gosh it must be on all our minds - I LOVED stamper dog's video.

Beate · 04-19-2009

Not sure if that's what you are looking for, but we had this tutorial in the resource section for ages:

Faux Leather with Masking Tape

Charlee · 04-19-2009

I saw the faux alligator technique at the Stampin' Up Seattle Regionals on Friday and its the same as the one on Stamper Dogs video. Way cool.

SmurfBE · 04-19-2009

Jackie Topia has a neat tutorial here.

Oops, just saw Cat's response. Sorry about that.

tankergypsie · 04-22-2009

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Originally Posted by Cook22

Stamper Dog (Anne Clemmer) has a great video. Here's a link to the list of videos - http://www.stamperdog.com/movies.htm - the faux croc is in the third row down.

Anne Clemmer's videos are fantastic!!

momtoggk · 04-22-2009

This is sort of related, but GinaK at StampTV just posted today how to make faux snake skin. It's something I've never tried before, but the result looks amazing. Here's the link:
http://stamptv.ning.com/video/faux-snake-skin

melmel · 04-22-2009

oh that's very cool I haven't tried scoring wavy lines like that with my scor tool or bone folder!

Kathleen Mc · 04-22-2009

That Stampdog demo is awesome. Will def be heading back over to watch some of the other demos!

PebbleKraft · 04-22-2009

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Originally Posted by Cook22

Stamper Dog (Anne Clemmer) has a great video. Here's a link to the list of videos - http://www.stamperdog.com/movies.htm - the faux croc is in the third row down.

This is a fantastic, fun blog site. It's a must see if you are looking for a good smile and some great techniques and projects! Thanks for the link!

You Betcha! · 04-22-2009

I was getting ready to take Stamper Dog for a walk when I noticed a lot of new friends on my newsletter list. Then I found this thread & tears came to my eyes.

Stamper Dog's not so humble, but I must thank you all for your kind words. What an inspiration to get me back on film. Stamper's always bugging me to make another video, but we've had some camera issues lately. Guess we'll have to get into production!

Again, thank you all for your kind words. Stamper's a real pistol. I don't think I'll be able to live with him once I tell him he's got some new friends. How could such a big head fit on such a little dog?

Cat · 04-22-2009

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Originally Posted by Cook22

Stamper Dog (Anne Clemmer) has a great video. Here's a link to the list of videos - http://www.stamperdog.com/movies.htm - the faux croc is in the third row down.

OMG - had to go look! TTOOOOO cute! [love the music too].

KristinaG · 04-22-2009

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Originally Posted by Cook22

Stamper Dog (Anne Clemmer) has a great video. Here's a link to the list of videos - http://www.stamperdog.com/movies.htm - the faux croc is in the third row down.

This was a great video and an awesome technique. I can't wait to try it myself. Thanks for sharing the link!

9399amanda · 04-23-2009

Ann of www.stamperdog.com fame - your videos are brilliant - it so lovely to have a smile on my face 1st thing in the morning... and I learnt something as well!!! Thanks. I will be back for more .....

Rys_mum · 04-23-2009

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Originally Posted by momtoggk

This is sort of related, but GinaK at StampTV just posted today how to make faux snake skin. It's something I've never tried before, but the result looks amazing. Here's the link:
http://stamptv.ning.com/video/faux-snake-skin

Thanks for the link...it looks amazing, I can't wait to try it!

Debra Hogg · 04-23-2009

Absolutely love the dog and video!! It put a smile on my face, which nowadays is hard to do [Dh lost his job and is home with ME, I can't figure out which one is worst girls, I love MY time with ME and not have someone hanging around.]

Debra

DebKNeer · 04-23-2009

Veerrrrrrry kewl! TFS!

biblesistersmom · 04-24-2009

subbing so I can go back and look

BillieDee · 04-24-2009

Gina K's demo on StampTV looks rather easy to do. I haven't looked at any of the other demos - I'm kinda hooked on StampTV.

GaMtnScrap · 05-02-2009

Stamperdog-loved the video!

amrita · 05-06-2009

That video is great!

Here is a project using the technique that I think is super cute!

http://thoughtsthatstick.blogspot.co...alligator.html

Phantom · 05-07-2009

I'm so glad I clicked on this thread! I've never seen a Stamper Dog video before. I loved it - loved it sped up triple speed, the music and little blurbs coming up were great. Off to view more tutorials

Cat · 05-11-2009

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Originally Posted by Debra Hogg

Absolutely love the dog and video!! It put a smile on my face, which nowadays is hard to do [Dh lost his job and is home with ME, I can't figure out which one is worst girls, I love MY time with ME and not have someone hanging around.]

Debra

i hear ya - and sympathize with you

9399amanda · 05-11-2009

I am in exactly the same boat with DH Debra!!!! So I so know that feeling..... so I am now running classes for others ( great excuse to spend a lot of time i the craft room!! - and get some money to spend on more supplies!!!!) And it means I am SO busy - which stops me "anger venting a bit" as my DH always gets in the wrong place!!!!! Looking forward to my own space again too.....

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Originally Posted by Debra Hogg

Absolutely love the dog and video!! It put a smile on my face, which nowadays is hard to do [Dh lost his job and is home with ME, I can't figure out which one is worst girls, I love MY time with ME and not have someone hanging around.]

Debra

kspiv · 05-11-2009

Oh, I made 3 of the adorable Top Note faux alligator wristlets this weekend for some girls graduation 8th grade. I put $5 and a DSP covered lip balm in each one. They turned out so cute and were a blast to make! Gretchen Barron has them shown on her website. She said she used Jackie Topa's tutorial, which is what I used to, to do that faux alligator. I made a turquoise, purple and green one and they are cute cute cute!

http://gretchenbarron.typepad.com/my...wel-tones.html

You Betcha! · 05-25-2009

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Originally Posted by 9399amanda

Ann of www.stamperdog.com fame - your videos are brilliant - it so lovely to have a smile on my face 1st thing in the morning... and I learnt something as well!!! Thanks. I will be back for more .....

I just now saw your post. Stamper Dog is hoping that you're smiling more. We have over 19% unemployment here. Some of the highest in California. BUT the last few newspapers are saying that things are looking up. The homes are starting to sell & the unemployment is starting to drop.

As a demonstrator, I have to look at it that more than 80% are employed. This has been a good year for me & my team & I hope that EVERYONE'S reality continues to improve.

God bless.

P.S. "Keep Your Pecker Up" is English slang for "keep your chin up". We lived there 5 years & I have very fond memories of it.

tankergypsie · 05-26-2009

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Originally Posted by You Betcha!

I just now saw your post. Stamper Dog is hoping that you're smiling more. We have over 19% unemployment here. Some of the highest in California. BUT the last few newspapers are saying that things are looking up. The homes are starting to sell & the unemployment is starting to drop.

As a demonstrator, I have to look at it that more than 80% are employed. This has been a good year for me & my team & I hope that EVERYONE'S reality continues to improve.

God bless.

P.S. "Keep Your Pecker Up" is English slang for "keep your chin up". We lived there 5 years & I have very fond memories of it.

Ann - what a great attitude you have. Thanks for sharing it with us. I'm a native Californian and I lived in your town for a couple of years before moving to NM. When I sold my house there I had to write a check to close escrow - that's how bad things were in real estate about 15 years ago. I do hope things are looking up for everyone here. Keep sharing your positive attitude with us.