When I saw this Inspiration Challenge that involved using a napkin, I had to make a card with one of these Pansy napkins I've been hoarding for years, even before SU! I already had some Hot Card technique images (using freezer paper and an iron with the napkin) in my stash, so I mounted it on white cardstock using my xyron. This is what I came up with also using this week's great Sketch Challenge. I ended up putting the pansy layer under acetate to protect the delicate edges of the hot card paper. This napkin also makes a very pretty candle.
For those who wanted directions:
There are different ways to do the hot card technique. HereÂ’s a link to Technique Challenge #12: Forums at Splitcoaststampers Another similar technique is called Faux Silk, and hereÂ’s that link to Technique Challenge #40: Forums at Splitcoaststampers
But the easiest way I've found is using a very hot dry iron to bond the patterned tissue paper, stamped tissue paper or decorative napkin (only the top one-ply layer) to the shiny side of freezer paper. Put a sheet of copy paper on your ironing board, then the freezer paper (I cut it slightly smaller than the size of my image) shiny side up, then the decorative napkin/tissue paper (pattern side up), then another sheet of copy paper. You don't want the waxy stuff from the freezer paper on your ironing board or iron. You can crumple the tissue first for a more textured effect - I didnÂ’t for this card. It was a long time ago, but I might have ironed the napkin first to make it really smooth before the freezer paper step. If you use large sheets of decorative tissue paper, you can make wonderful envelopes out of it using any envy template. The edges can be prone to coming up if the bond isnÂ’t perfect, which is why I layered acetate on top for protection.
Date: Saturday, July 29, 2006 GMT Views: 6640
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Fri, Aug 04, 2006 @ 5:46 AM
Thank you for such detailed instructions and tips! Your card is fabulous. I have an aunt who loves pansy and would also hoard napkins such as this one!! ;)
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Tue, Aug 08, 2006 @ 11:32 AM
oh my goodness Linda -- I thought for a minute that you actually stamped this!! I am so glad you shared these hotcard instructions, I have some neat napkins and have been wanting to try this. Love the idea of sealing it under acetate to protect the edges. This card is reeeeealy dynamite, so elegant and beautiful!! -- just like everything else you create!! xoxo Vickie
This is a beautiful card. I would like to know how you made this card. I am not quite up on all the ways of doing cards. If you could help me that would be realy good. I thank you.My email is [email protected] Thanks again.