TLC229 Faux Grid Card {7/13/09}: Card Techniques & Samples

Lynn in St. Louis · 07-13-2009, 02:00 AM

Here is a fun and quick way to add interest to any stamped images. It can be a way to create a focal piece or a unique background. I was reminded of this technique after seeing Dawn Griffith's post on her blog. Dawn has done a video tutorial on this technique, so if you are a visual learner, you may want to check her tutorial HERE.

So let's begin - for this project, you will need:
cardstock
stamps
ruler
pen
(not required, but very handy - a piece of grid paper to work on)

1. Stamp your images in various random locations on your cardstock
2. Draw lines with a pen at equal intervals across your page, skipping over those images you have stamped. This is where the grid paper comes in handy. If you place your stamped cardstock onto a piece of grid paper, it makes it easier to measure and draw your lines.
3. Turn your cardstock 90 degrees and draw lines with a pen at equal intervals, creating a grid which your images seem to float upon.
4. For interest, color a few of your squares in colors that coordinate with the rest of your project.

To view my sample card for this project, CLICK HERE.
To view all the projects using the Faux Grid technique, CLICK HERE.

Be sure to add the keyword TLC229 (no spaces) when you upload your cards to the gallery.

Stuff you may need for next week: Freezer Paper and fabric scraps

debils · 07-13-2009, 03:31 AM

I'm first? How did that happen?

Technique looks interesting, will have to see if I have time to give it a try later this morning.

Lynn in St. Louis · 07-13-2009, 03:41 AM

I wish I had a prize for ya.

Quote:

Originally Posted by debils

I'm first? How did that happen?

Technique looks interesting, will have to see if I have time to give it a try later this morning.

n5stamper · 07-13-2009, 03:49 AM

Here is my SUMMER SUNSHINE SNEAK PEEK.

Biggan · 07-13-2009, 03:52 AM

Thanks Lynn for another great thechnique and easy this time! Here´s mine;

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=125756

TFL!
Birgit

jdmommy · 07-13-2009, 03:58 AM

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=136194

bensarmom · 07-13-2009, 04:17 AM

Can't wait to try this technique again. Thanks Lynn!

MariLynn · 07-13-2009, 04:23 AM

I tried this technique just last week. So much fun. I can't wait to make another. Thanks Lynn.

Annie's Pantry · 07-13-2009, 04:25 AM

This is a great challenge.... I am up for playing with this one today!

LilLuvsStampin · 07-13-2009, 04:25 AM

This is such a fun technique that I did for the first time last week when DawnL challenged our CCEE group to use it. I won't upload it to today's gallery since it's not a new creation, but I thought I'd share the link in case anyone is interested in looking.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=39689

I hope I get a chance to play tonight!

Lynn in St. Louis · 07-13-2009, 04:36 AM

That's adorable Charlene...thanks for the inspiration!

Quote:

Originally Posted by LilLuvsStampin

This is such a fun technique that I did for the first time last week when DawnL challenged our CCEE group to use it. I won't upload it to today's gallery since it's not a new creation, but I thought I'd share the link in case anyone is interested in looking.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=39689

I hope I get a chance to play tonight!

Emma F · 07-13-2009, 04:52 AM

I may have to try again later ... I'm not happy with this one! Funny how that happens!!

Butterfly Grid

princessdi69 · 07-13-2009, 04:58 AM

This was a fun challenge. Here is my card. http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=44893

Cook22 · 07-13-2009, 05:04 AM

I really enjoyed doing this for another challenge last week, so more than happy to try it again. But hmmm - should I have done the housework first? Think I''d better go and make a start on it, at least.

ddaniels · 07-13-2009, 05:32 AM

oh this looks like fun...Can't wait to try this one out when I get home. Thanks Lynn!

clee1953 · 07-13-2009, 05:44 AM

Cool technique - can't wait to get home from work so I can try it!

gizmonl66 · 07-13-2009, 06:03 AM

I really like this concept...just might have to try it

Thanks!

Toy · 07-13-2009, 06:15 AM

Fun and quick technique, Lynn... thanks for bringing it to us!

Here is mine:

~~ Brighten My Day ~~

TFL!~

niki1 · 07-13-2009, 06:21 AM

here is my version :
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=205884
I am off now to make an other one with stamps and a full grid...
niki

marilynprestonn · 07-13-2009, 06:39 AM

Hi ladies! Lynn, this is a fantastic technique...I sort of made one of those last week.

So that's why I'm just swimming here! Thank you Lynn, you always make me smile, because you always encourage us to challenge ourselves nicely. Love your pretty cupcake card also.

Here it is:

Little owl story

Thanks for looking and enjoy ladies.

Luciesfloozies · 07-13-2009, 06:58 AM

Here is my Faux Grid card
This was very fun!!!

cullenwr · 07-13-2009, 07:00 AM

What a fun and quick new technique to try! Used some freebie paper from my good friend and stamping buddy, Teresa Kline (va.sunshine). THANK YOU

ButterflyEars · 07-13-2009, 07:10 AM

My Card

chrisations.ink · 07-13-2009, 07:38 AM

Here's my attempt: I've already got another idea too - hope to play again!

DIFFERENT STROKES

Annie's Pantry · 07-13-2009, 07:47 AM

Is it noon yet???????

I have been busy stamping the morning away.... I needed some birthday cards for a couple of friends so I took the Technique Challenge over here on the card side this morning. It was really fun and easy to do. I think it would make a great background idea for scrapbook LO's.

Here is a peek at what I have been doing this morning..... Friendly Birthday

amyz2988 · 07-13-2009, 07:49 AM

Here's my card for today's challenge... Scary Skeleton
Thanks for looking!!!

tdodd00 · 07-13-2009, 07:51 AM

Such a fun new technique, thanks for posting this today! Here's my card:

Rockstar!

Penny AK · 07-13-2009, 07:55 AM

Good morning ladies.. Afternoon for some.. maybe.. Looks cool already have a cute idea for it.. hope it comes out as good as it looks in my brain..

Awhile back Lynn asked for Ideas.. Was wondering if sometime in the future we could do a slider or Jacobs ladder..

Well It will be much latter before I can do my card.. Hope you have a great day in the mean time..

Treehouse Stamps · 07-13-2009, 08:24 AM

What a great challenge!!

) Here's Mine

Lions, Babies, & Booties

Hugs,
Ashley

Lala · 07-13-2009, 08:40 AM

One of the girls cards caught my eye in the recent posts! Love the look and the whole gallery is looking wonderful! Lots of great variations!
Your instructions are super...Hoping to try it myself over the next couple days...
(ah these great summer days with kids home and weeds to pull, unpacking from camping trips etc...all fun and fabulous but certainly cuts into a girls stampin' time!)

Barbarar20 · 07-13-2009, 08:51 AM

Here's mine!. Lots of fun with this one!

crafterthoughts · 07-13-2009, 08:53 AM

Here's my card which also worked for today's CAS challenge!

Give PEACE a chance

bensarmom · 07-13-2009, 09:02 AM

Here's mine called Chocolate Frosting Cupcake.
Faux Grid Friends is my second card for this challenge.
Thanks for another great challenge Lynn.

Cook22 · 07-13-2009, 09:43 AM

Tiled Peacock
This is the card I'd originally intended making when I first read about this technique last week. Thanks, Lynn, because without the challenge today it would probably still just be on my to-do list.