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Author Topic: Technique Challenge - Tape it up and rub it out!  (Read 6302 times)
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« on: December 12, 2011, 01:03:43 AM »
Okay... don't be frightened. This is the basic idea: take masking tape and adhere random strips until your desired area is covered. Then, have fun rubbing on ink so the edges get more definition! Smear. Its a little Kindergarden, but I've had fun with it. It REALLY does look cool when its all said and done, I swear! In my experience, I've dug smaller torn pieces of tape for rougher edges, but I would soooo love too see more clean-cut edges with this technique as well. I really wanted to do a Fireplace Christmas brick thing but its been a big week. But rough-on if you so choose! Oh, and it helps if you spray it after with enamel. My example is a postcard, but I aspire to complete my brickwork...
I confess to being totally geeked out as to what you will come up with!


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« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2011, 05:40:18 AM »
Deirdre, I think this is my favorite card out of all your fantastic creations so far.  I'm a sucker for the faux leather look, I'll admit to my closet addiction.  You did a great job on it and that you for the challenge.
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« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2011, 06:08:57 AM »
Wow Deirdre this came out really nice...I'll have to put the thinking cap on this one...
well done
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« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2011, 07:15:32 AM »
well done like this alot
so let see what I can do
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« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2011, 07:23:41 AM »
Deirdre you did a fantastic job with this technique. That looks awesome! I keep thinking I will get to play and Christmas preparations keep getting in the way. Maybe it will happen this week. Anyway wonderful challenge; glad you are hosting!
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« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2011, 07:53:54 AM »
This looks awesome.  I think I need to buy some masking tape though lol.  My kids keep stealing mine.  Grin
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« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2011, 07:54:53 AM »
This looks fantastic, Dierdre.
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« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2011, 08:22:05 AM »
Great card, Deirdre!  Nice technique, though it means I'm going to have to go dig out the masking tape again.  I'm up for that!
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« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2011, 10:09:55 AM »
Great challenge Deirdre!  I really want to try this technique and I did finally get me some masking tape.  Your example is sooo pretty!!! Smiley
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« Reply #9 on: December 12, 2011, 11:50:23 AM »
Awesome Deirdre!!! I always love your creations.
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« Reply #10 on: December 12, 2011, 01:05:41 PM »
Great card Deirdre!
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« Reply #11 on: December 12, 2011, 01:52:58 PM »
This is one of my favorite techniques.
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« Reply #12 on: December 12, 2011, 04:33:20 PM »
What a great idea 37 (and welcome, and WHAT is your name? We're pretty informal here but if you want to roll with the "Get Smart" alias I dig that too)!!!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE how the technique works with the giraffe! You realize I'm going to have to make one now (a giraffe card that is)! Beautifully executed; I can't even point out specifics cuz I straight-up like the whole darn thing!
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« Reply #13 on: December 12, 2011, 04:49:48 PM »
Love your giraffe card and the background is perfect! 
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« Reply #14 on: December 12, 2011, 05:24:52 PM »
Great looking card crdmkr37..perfect background for your giraffe...well done
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