Medium sandpaper
Glossy cardstock
Sponge or sponge brayer
Classic or pigment ink (I used Apricot Appeal Classic Stampin’ Pad® in this sample)
Background stamp (optional)
Stamps
Step 1.
If you would like to have a background on your card, stamp it now. I used Bravo Burgundy Classic Stampin’ Pad® with French Script here. Make sure your background is dry before moving on to step two.
Step 2.
Take your sandpaper and sand your glossy cardstock making vertical lines. Sand the entire piece of cardstock.
Step 3.
Sand your cardstock horizontally, and keep sanding until all the gloss is gone.
Step 4.
Apply a light colored ink to your sanded cardstock. You can use a sponge brayer or a simple sponge. I used Apricot Appeal Classic Stampin’ Pad®.
Step 5.
Lighten your ink by using your sandpaper again.
Step 6.
Finish your card.
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Faux Linen. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
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