Inky Paws

Mar 19 2008

Triple Scratch Faux Linen

Published by inkypaws at 11:02 pm under Fun stuff

Here’s a technique for a background with lots of texture.

Supplies: Glossy White CS, Ink ( I used Ranger Distress Vintage Photo and Aged Mohogany), sponge, 100 grit sandpaper, stamp from Long Time Friend (SU!)

Step #1

Sponge Vintage Photo ink onto Glossy CS

Step #2

Sand across the CS in one direction.

Step #3

Then sand in the other direction.

Step #4

Randomly sponge on another color ink (I used Aged Mohogany).

Step #5

Sand the outer edges.

Step #6

Sponge the outer edge (I used Vintage Photo).

Step #7

You can leave your background the way it is or you can add an image. I used the little flower from Long Time Friend from Su! I stamped it in a diagonal pattern with Vintage Photo ink.

Finished!

For a look at the card I made using this background go —> HERE

11 Responses to “Triple Scratch Faux Linen”

# Jessie/Knightroneon 20 Mar 2008 at 12:19 am

What a fabulous background!!! Thanks for sharing!!
# Deborah Golanon 20 Mar 2008 at 12:40 am

That s so cool! Great technique! Thanks for sharing! Deb
# Deenaon 20 Mar 2008 at 8:14 am

Fantastic!! Thanks for the inspiration!

Deena(moonrise)
# kittie747on 20 Mar 2008 at 10:06 am

Jeanne, I love seeing this tutorial. Thanks for posting it.
# Linda Marieon 20 Mar 2008 at 4:50 pm

This is fierce! I’ll have to give it a try!
# Bev J.on 20 Mar 2008 at 5:00 pm

Thanks for the detailed info for the technique. Neat. Great card you made with the bg.

Bev J.
# Rose Annon 22 Mar 2008 at 7:57 am

Your background looks amazing! Thanks for all of the deets!
# Stacyon 22 Mar 2008 at 8:32 pm

WOW!!! This seriously looks like a patterned paper that you can buy right off the rack Great way to make those stampin’ & scrap dollars stretch without it looking like you did! Thanks for sharing
# Franziskaon 23 Mar 2008 at 3:10 pm

wow! Such a nice background with so little effort! Really nice! Thanks for sharing!
# Conniecrafteron 28 Apr 2008 at 6:57 am

very cool technique, tfs!
# bunnyon 30 Aug 2008 at 11:18 pm

Gorgeous! I love your tuts!