TLC120 - Grout Free Tiling: Card Techniques & Samples

showmestamper · 06-11-2007, 05:37 AM

This week we are going to make faux tiles on our cards. Check out these awesome examples!

Cammie see her directions in the card description

nmslmomto3 see her directions in the card description; she used a scor-it tool, but you can just use the scoring blade on your paper cutter.

lacyquilter she stamped the images, punched out the squares and then applied versamark and clear embossing powder.

Please use keyword TLC120 when you upload.

DH and I have been replacing the backsplash in the kitchen and I guarantee that your efforts at tiling will be much less physical and much less messy! My back is killing me from bending over the counter scrubbing the extra grout off and oh my gosh, putting the grout on is just a big sloppy mess. But, after all our hard work, the parts that are done look really awesome, if I do say so myself!

papermoon04 · 06-11-2007, 05:39 AM

Cool! Can't wait to try this out!

beadn&stampn · 06-11-2007, 05:40 AM

Excellent!! This should be fun..have to take dh to the airport, so I can play later!!

Wendybell · 06-11-2007, 05:41 AM

SUPER fun!!

StampingQueenJAR · 06-11-2007, 05:42 AM

Wow -- this should bring some neat examples!

Twinshappy · 06-11-2007, 05:42 AM

Thanks Beth, this will be fun! Go soak in the tub and relax!

E3stamper · 06-11-2007, 05:43 AM

This is going to be a great challenge for me! Off to try to see if I can make something work!

DawnL · 06-11-2007, 05:44 AM

fun Beth! I have one too inspired by Carolyn's card...too cute
hope I get some play time!!

rhondag · 06-11-2007, 05:45 AM

Very nice one! Thanks!

stagccva · 06-11-2007, 05:47 AM

Neato, Beth!!! And I want to see kitchen pics, too!!!!

fivekids7 · 06-11-2007, 05:49 AM

What a challenge, sounds fun...

wiggydl · 06-11-2007, 05:50 AM

yeah, I've been meaning to CASE a card in my fav's that is like this!! Awesome!!

dawnmercedes · 06-11-2007, 05:52 AM

sweet...nice idea...and I got in a tenuous bikeride before the challenge was posted!

lacyquilter · 06-11-2007, 05:54 AM

Ooooo, oooo, oooo, you used my card! But I must tell you -- I did not use crystal effects (ce & I don't get along very well). I coated the whole thing with versamark & clear embossed.

Hope I have time to play today.

BevMom · 06-11-2007, 05:55 AM

Wow...this should be fun! Thanks Beth!

showmestamper · 06-11-2007, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lacyquilter

Ooooo, oooo, oooo, you used my card! But I must tell you -- I did not use crystal effects (ce & I don't get along very well). I coated the whole thing with versamark & clear embossed.

Hope I have time to play today.

I was hoping you would let me know if I guessed wrong!

I will go edit the OP.

stampkinz · 06-11-2007, 05:56 AM

Thanks for the challenge, Beth, and good luck with your real grout!

BevMom · 06-11-2007, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lacyquilter

Ooooo, oooo, oooo, you used my card! But I must tell you -- I did not use crystal effects (ce & I don't get along very well). I coated the whole thing with versamark & clear embossed.

Hope I have time to play today.

Thanks for sharing Melody!

nmslmomto3 · 06-11-2007, 06:00 AM

OMG, Beth, I am so thrilled that you used my card..wow!!! Thank you so much, this technique was so much fun and I need to do it again! LOVE IT! What I really like too is that you showed many different kinds of faux tiling, from CE, to EP, to just using a scoring tool. You put a lot of work into this, great job, as always!!!

bambi64 · 06-11-2007, 06:00 AM

Have always admired Melody's card, just have done one yet. Maybe today I'll get a chance after I'm done being a mean mom and making everyone clean house!

Twinshappy · 06-11-2007, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawnmercedes

sweet...nice idea...and I got in a tenuous bikeride before the challenge was posted!

Whohoo!! Glad its working for you guys!

joyk · 06-11-2007, 06:02 AM

What a fun challenge Beth! Love the examples! Hope your achy breaky back feels better soon.

ND Stamper · 06-11-2007, 06:03 AM

This sound like a great technique!

LindaKeal · 06-11-2007, 06:07 AM

I'm looking forward to trying this later today!!!!

Grandmama BoBo · 06-11-2007, 06:08 AM

Hope tp try this later. Have to pack a camper today & get ready to go to the lake.

JWill795 · 06-11-2007, 06:08 AM

Great technique! Can't wait to try it out!

Good luck with the real grouting Beth!

Stamps'nCoffee · 06-11-2007, 06:14 AM

Fantastic Challenge, Beth! I remember when Carolyn made that card, I put it in my faves for further inspiration, and until today never had the nerve to try it! Well now that I've been challenged...

Must take DD to her first Kindergarten class for orientation!! Yikes!! But I'll definitely be working on this later!! Can't wait to see what everybody does!!

jojot · 06-11-2007, 06:17 AM

Will certainly be trying to fit a challenge card in today......great technique.....

~CA~ · 06-11-2007, 06:20 AM

Thanks Beth! I'll have to try this later!!

bensarmom · 06-11-2007, 06:22 AM

Can't wait to try this.

Miss Minx · 06-11-2007, 06:23 AM

I already had these cards saved in my faves! Can't wait to actually try it instead of thinking about it!

Thanks for the challenge Beth!!

We did a kitchen backsplash a while back too----you're right that it is a mess but that it is sooooo worth it!!

papermoon04 · 06-11-2007, 06:27 AM

Here's a quick one:

Grout Free Delft

lbirus · 06-11-2007, 06:30 AM

Can't play today but here's a CASE of lacyquilter's card by memory_lane that uses a slightly different technique. You might want to see it too...

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/555683

I hope I can play later, I have so many ideas!!!

Cammie · 06-11-2007, 06:34 AM

OMG!!! Thanks so much Beth....wowzer..I have never been used as a sample before!!! What a thrill! Thanks sooo much!

Beth---Good luck with your backsplash!!!!

lazylizard · 06-11-2007, 06:35 AM

Here's mine:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...95?limit=last1

I really loved lacyquilter's beautiful card with the blues, so that was my inspiration for my card.

erika · 06-11-2007, 06:36 AM

ugh...i've been laying tile in my bathroom all weekend.... i'll try and be happy about this challenge!

just kidding.... this will be WAY better than what i've been doing in my bathroom!!!

Clownmom · 06-11-2007, 06:39 AM

I was struck by Melody's card when she first posted it during VSN. Can't wait to get home to try this one. AND -- I have new toys waiting for me when I get there. Mr. Brown dropped off a box this morning. What a wonderful way to start the week!

bensarmom · 06-11-2007, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Clownmom

I was struck by Melody's card when she first posted it during VSN. Can't wait to get home to try this one. AND -- I have new toys waiting for me when I get there. Mr. Brown dropped off a box this morning. What a wonderful way to start the week!

Woohoo, lucky you! Don't ya feel like calling in sick on the day your packages are delivered? There is so much excitement on those days aren't there?
Have fun and can't wait to see your creations.

genescrapper · 06-11-2007, 06:52 AM

Great challenge, Beth! Love that you showed the various techniques used to create faux tiles.
I used the scoring method on these ones: Anniversary and 'Bear'able

Now, I'm off to make a new card using one of the other methods ...