Faux Tile

by Michele Kovack

Create a faux tile look by cutting up a stamped image and covering the pieces with Glossy Accents™.

Supplies

  • Stamps (Crafty Secrets Seasonal Friends used here)
  • Black ink
  • Coloring medium (Copic Markers used here)
  • Paper cutter
  • Cardstock
  • Glossy Accents

Step-by-Step

  1. Step 1

    Stamp and color image.

  2. Step 2

    Cut image into approximately 1" x 1" squares.

    Hint:
    You may have to compensate a bit, as with this image, so as not to cut off the lady's head - so it's fine if your squares are not perfectly 1" x 1". Use a distressing tool to roughen up the edges a bit.

  3. Step 3

    Cover each square with Glossy Accents. Be sure to cover each square evenly.

  4. Step 4

    Reassemble squares on contrasting background paper. Be sure to leave a small amount of space around each square. The paper underneath will mimic the look of grout.

Video!

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Faux Tile. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

Questions and Comments

We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.

Sooooo CUTE! I will just have to try this look. Thanks for sharing
Terry Lundeberg  |  Sun Jan 9, 2011 at 9:39 PM
Mary Kay,
The paper I usually stamp on is Papertrey's white paper. It works great with my Copics! There is no sticky back to it though. : )
Michele Kovack  |  Mon Jan 10, 2011 at 3:53 AM
I absolutely LOVE this, Michele!! Great tutorial!! Thanks!!
Rose Ann  |  Tue Jan 11, 2011 at 7:46 AM
Michelle, when someone sees a card as colorful and as darling as this, how can they not create a faux tile card? What a great creation this is.
Anne Ryan  |  Tue Jan 11, 2011 at 6:39 PM
My first time at commenting on anything!! I love this technique and am going to try it right now!! Thanks
Darlene  |  Sat Jan 15, 2011 at 1:02 PM
I love the look of this. I am going to try it tomorrow as it is 12:31 a.m. here. This looks like it will be fun. Thanks for your tutorial.
Sylvia Johnson  |  Sun Jan 16, 2011 at 10:32 PM
Finally got around to making one! I have another in the works. Here's mine in my gallery:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1883928?&cat=500&ppuser=172662
Shelley Germann  |  Mon Jan 17, 2011 at 1:39 PM
Where does one find Glassy Accents by Ranger?
Chris Bjornstedt  |  Mon Jan 24, 2011 at 9:06 AM
Chris, you can find it in most Hobby stores and online stores. Most stores carry Ranger products.
Hugs and smiles
beate  |  Mon Jan 24, 2011 at 9:26 AM
Great job Beate--love your videos--they are so precise! This technique is fun! Short cut for this technique would be to use the grid paper from Mosaic Moments! I fell in love with this technique and found it even more simple to use--the 'grid format' is all thought out already and you just glue and design! Thank you...you have inspired me to try this again!
Susanne  |  Wed Dec 14, 2011 at 6:14 AM
I love learning so many new ideas! The only hard part now is to decide which scene I will use!
Nicole  |  Wed Jan 18, 2012 at 12:35 PM
Love this card! I have this stamp set. But what did you use to color with? My colors are not as bright as yours.
Michelle  |  Wed Jan 18, 2012 at 4:27 PM

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Michele is a mother, wife, teacher, designer for Provo Craft, JustRite, and Crafty Secrets.

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