Just wait until you see what Laurie Schmidlin has in store for you next!
"Hey everyone! Are you enjoying all of the amazing challenges so far? Are you ready for another one? My Anniversary material is Aluminum +Tin! Adding metals to cards is so trendy right now and with the technique I will be sharing it couldn’t be easier! I am showing how to create the Tarnished Foil technique. This is a perfect technique for creating cards for the upcoming Fall season, but is versatile enough to use anytime! With all of the supplies being readily available, it’s something that everyone can do! I’m so very excited to be hosting this challenge and cannot wait to see what you all create!"
- Trim A2 card base from Kraft cardstock. Trim smaller kraft panel and sponge with Kraft ink using Dots stencil.
- Trim kraft layer measuring 4” wide by 3” tall. Sponge all kraft layers with gold ink.
- Wipe black permanent ink onto tin sheet. Emboss with Woodgrain Stencil.
- Apply Versamark ink in small patches on tin sheet and add copper embossing powder. Heat set.
- Repeat above step using gold embossing powder.
- Rub permanent black ink over gold and copper embossing to achieve tarnished look. Trim to 4” wide by 2 ¾” tall. Adhere to smaller kraft layer.
- Die cut leaves and sentiment.
- Add gold embossing powder to lower portion of sentiment die cut.
- Adhere tin layer to kraft background using dimensional foam. Adhere to card base.
- Adhere leaves and sentiment to tin layer. Glue on twine bow.
- INK: Kraft, Versamark, Jet Black Archival Ink (Ranger) or Jet Black StazOn in (Tsukineko), Delicata Gold
- PAPER: Kraft, True Black, Honey Nut, Simply Chartreuse, Scarlet Jewel
- DIES: Leaf Silhouettes, Counting My Blessings
- OTHER: Woodgrain Stencil, Stencil Basics: Dots, Copper Embossing Powder, Gold Embossing Powder, Tin Crafting Sheets (or Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil), Black twine
- Now it's your turn! Create a project featuring some form of the tarnished foil technique. You can choose to re-create the exact project from Laurie above or design your own using the same concepts. Your project must also incorporate at least one Papertrey product.
- Post your project on your blog, in your gallery, Instagram or on any other photo-hosting site (such as photobucket or flickr).
- Add your project to the InLinkz list below.
- You will have until 7am ET, Thursday, August 31st, to add your link to the list to be eligible to win. One project per person please.
- As a reminder, you will have until 7am ET, Thursday, August 31st, to add your link to the list to be eligible to win.
- One randomly selected winners will be chosen from all of the InLinkz entries on this post on Thursday, August 31st. The winner will be posted on our Thursday night Stamp-a-faire winners page after 9pm ET. The randomly selected winner will get a $20 PTI gift certificate to spend however they like!
- One randomly selected winner will be chosen from the comments of this post on Thursday as well. You will have until 7am ET, Thursday, August 31st to add your comment and be eligible to win. The randomly selected winner will get a $10 PTI gift certificate.
I love the results that Laurie was able achieve with this technique. And to think it is just ordinary supplies from around the house! How do you think you might apply this technique to a project? Are there some other products you want to pair up with it? We look forward to seeing your projects!
Pat Ackley says
I love this tarnished foil technique. My husband would love a card made in this style!
Shelly Sweigart says
I have to admit I had my doubts when you started adding embossing powder randomly over that embossed sheet but the end results are amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Jamie Greene says
Such a pretty card! I love the tarnished foil.
Angela Person says
Beautiful project. I love the tarnished foil effect.
Dennisonka says
So many great, new techniques being shared this weekend! Lovely card and great, informative video! Thanks for inspiring.
Jill S says
Cool video! Going to have to pass on this for now due to supplies not on hand, but I can see giving it a try in the future. Very pretty card.
Jen says
Love this distressed tarnished look! I hope mine comes out as good as yours.
Donna Gourley says
I’ve never tried anything like this Laurie! Thanks for sharing.
Cindy O says
That tin panel is gorgeous! Perfect with the diecut leaves.
Colleen says
Thanks Laurie for the tin technique, this looks really interesting! Thank you!
Lisascreativeniche says
How pretty! I love the background!
Patt H. says
Another awesome technique! Will be trying this one soon. Love the metallic look!
Keri says
Very cool technique! I don’t have the tin, but I am interested to see how this turns out on aluminum foil.
Cynthia Johnson says
This is an awesome technique! I don’t usually like grungy but the grunge is kept to a minimum here and it looks fantastic!
Erin S says
Great card Laurie. Very interesting technique.
Sandye Curry says
So pretty!!! I love glitz and glimmer on a card’
Susan W. says
I would certainly like to try your method of tarnished tin, but I don’t have the necessary elements to carry this out right now. Thanks for the inspiration though. 🙂
Dana Kirby says
Just gorgeous!! Thank you for the inspiration!
Jan metcalf says
Looking forward to your video Laurie! Love trying new techniques!
Melanie Ann MacKenzie says
What a terrific technique! Your project is wonderful. Cheers.
Tracy A says
Wow, that is stunning. Thanks for including the video. It was wonderful to watch your technique.
Bevwilkinson31@comcast.net says
Your cards are beautiful. Ive also seen this technique done with silver mirror cardstock instead of tin which more folks may have on hand.
Sandy Dayhoff says
Loved this card! I can’t wait to finish mine!
Nancy Penir says
Wow! This is great, Laurie. What a beautiful effect!
Mimi R says
Love that tarnished look, it’s so cool.
PT says
Such a great technique. Perfect for masculine cards which are always a challenge!
Kim Maxwell says
Wow, this is so cool!! I love how it turned out. Looks amazing!! Thanks for sharing!!
Deborah Rosenow says
Great technique!
DIANA L. says
Beautifully done, love the colors together.super video, thanks for the inspiration.
Patty says
Wow, gorgeous card and technique.
Krissie says
Such a beautiful card. Thanks for sharing.
Ann says
This is an interesting technique and such a beautiful result. Just loving it.
Pat from sd says
Loving the end result! Thanks for sharing all the wonderful tips along the way.
Sylvia Hildman says
Awesome video, a beautiful unique card and some great products. Thank You
Annette Snyder says
Beautiful card!!
Marianne says
The piece loked like a hot mess when you started, but the end result is amazing. It reminds me of autumn forest.
Debs says
This is a wonderful technique and your explanation was very helpful. The card turned out beautiful.
Isabel Z says
I have been super busy packing for a trip this weekend so I haven’t been able to play along but I have enjoyed looking at all of the beautiful creations.
Leigh Penner says
I love your card, Laurie! I ended up using my Keaf Silhouette dies on quite a few of my SAF entries.
Adele Holcomb says
I like the look of the 2-tone sentiment.
Kelly Schirmer says
How cool is that?! I love the shine and the dimension on your project. Stunning, Laurie!
Tracy L. says
There are so many great metallic techniques to try this year, thanks for sharing Laurie!
Kris says
Beautiful card. I’m excited to try this technique with some of my various metal stash. So fun to see what I have at home to use!
Becca Yahrling says
Very pretty technique.
Kirsty Vittetoe says
This is fabulous with very cool effects!
Sandy S. says
I think this is the prettiest card of the weekend!
Jennifer Thompson says
What a cool project. I want to find some heavy duty tin sheets to try this.
Karen says
I LOVE this effect on aluminum foil, and I believe it would only be better with the specialty aluminum paper! Beautiful card – I case’d it as close as I could. :0)
Karen
Deniseinindy says
I’m really impressed with how you created the tarnished foil. The end result is stunning!
Virginia P says
Great looking card!
LindaM says
Wow – love this card. This look so complicated, but is so simple using ink and embossing powder. Really great.
CathyL says
So unique! Thanks for sharing this idea.
Karen B. says
This is very cool.
Catherine Milne says
I hope this metal trim never goes away. It adds so much to a project.
Linda Craig says
Very pretty. I love your card.
Olga V. says
I love the half-embossed sentiment, it looks really cool & artsy! I’ll try it! Thank you for inspiration!
Jen Carter says
This turned out so beautifully!
Renee says
Great technique!
Laraine Randall says
Great technique! Lovely card!
AllysonA says
So cool! I just love everything done by Laurie. I enjoyed watching this fun technique. Beautiful card!
Birgit says
What a beautiful card and fun technique!
merryf says
oooh how spectacular! This is stunning. I can’t wait to try this one. Thanks for this technique!
Mary says
I could see using this technique with vintage Christmas photos.
MelissaF says
I LOVE the tin panel,with woodgrain, a perfect background for the pretty leaves. Thanks for the detail look at foils too!
Jen shears says
Gah!! I love this look!! Thanks for the directions!
Carmela says
Laurie, what an amazing card! Thanks for sharing this technique.
Janet Ingraham says
Fabulous texture
Pat Whitley says
Georgeous, Laurie!
Bevwilkinson31@comcast.net says
Mine didnt come out as cool as yours and Im at a loss as to what to add for embellishments so it will be a work in progress. Great technique for masculine cards!Thanks Laurie!
Betty D Wright says
I definitely need to try this! Love the variations of colors and tarnishing effect!
LaFaunB says
Nice card! Creative way to use aluminum/tin.
Noelle says
What an amazing card! So much new to learn and try – Thanks Laurie =)
Kathy Mc says
Laurie, I’m so grateful to be participating in the SAF festivities and learn so much from you experts. Your card is just beautiful, and I still hope to attempt this challenge before the deadline. Time is running short! TFS!
Nancy M says
This technique takes some time, but the results are worth it. The texture the tarnished foil adds to a card is incredible.
Terri Trotter Earley says
Another great video and technique. I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to play along, then I found the tin paper from ranger at Michaels. Woot woot! Card is made and will be up today!
Susan P says
I am excited to try this technique once I locate some of that silver foiled paper! I do not have my die cut machine with me at this time, so I will have to wait to try this out. But thanks for a great video and explanation of the technique!
Teddra says
Love your card, what a fun technique!
lainey says
A very interesting technique and it looks lovely on your card!
Victoria Nelson says
What a really cool technique! Thanks so much, Laurie! This ended up being my most favorite project from the entire weekend!
Becky Green says
Laurie, this is BEAUTIFUL!!!! I LOVE the modern feel of this too!!!! Your card is QUITE STRIKING!!! THANK YOU!!! 😉
LR says
Love the look of your tin technique, Laurie! Thanks for the inspiration and your wonderful video! I will have to give it a try!
Jeni says
Interesting technique. Can’t wait to give it a try. I think it will be great as a background for those masculine cards.
Luanne Ford says
This is super cool! Great video too. Thank you for all your inspiration!
Kristie H says
Cool technique….off to see if I can make something with it using tin foil. Crossing my fingers!
S. Molinari says
Cool effects!
Hlee says
I love this technique. Looks so much like tin!
Helen F. says
This technique would is really different and would make some amazing masculine cards. Thanks Laurie for your inspirational video!
Betty N says
What a cool technique! Lovely effect!
Ruth C says
I love the tarnished foil look on this card. Beautiful!
Betsy L. says
Wow, beautiful effect! Stunning affect using embossing powder on metal!
MandaLJ says
This is such a beautiful card – love the soft metallic look!
angie b says
Bright idea!
Leanne S says
Beautiful!!
Sue in Grapevine says
I love this way to break up the expanse of just the tin color.
Imke Ludwig says
Very pretty card and great technique. Maybe i will give it a try….someday….sometimes….
Kate says
The effect is stunning-thank you for the tips and the technique. Beautiful card.
Cheryl B. says
Never thought of using tin foil in this way. This faire has been so informative!
Kristie H says
Really interesting look that I would have never thought to try! Thanks for the inspiration!
Greta H says
Stunning! I’ll be giving this a try, even though not in time for SAF. Thanks for the inspiration!
D.Ann C says
That wood grain piece is just fabulous! Love this idea of using the traditional anniversaries for PTI’s 10th!
Cynthia says
I was amazed when I finished making my metal piece… beautiful!
Nancy Penir says
Loved working with my Aluminum Duct Tape again. Shiny and easy to shape. Laurie, your card is gorgeous!
Marilyn in Michigan says
Laurie’s cards are so cool! Love the shine!
Karen B says
I really like the unique tarnished look of this technique! Thanks for sharing, I need to try this soon!
Karen Carlie says
Such a creative way to add so much depth! Thank you for sharing!
Dawn @Petals.Paper.SimpleThymes says
I really love your tarnished foil technique, Laurie! I’m hoping to try it this coming weekend. Your sentiment is so striking with the gold embossing on the lower half! I’m inspired to try it, too! I love using those dies all year long! Thanks for a great video! ?
Carrie Crafts says
2017 SAF was THE event of all crafting events! It was such a treat to have 3 days of fun crafty activity! I managed to complete 14 of the 21 challenges. Thank you SO much for putting on such an amazing event!! Already looking forward to next year!
Angela W says
I didn’t have any tin or heavy duty aluminum foil to participate within the time frame given, but this look is so amazing. I definitely hope to try it in the future!
Lori B says
This is a really fun technique. Your card is so shiny & fun.
Sharon D says
Wow! So elegant!
josiane says
This card is one of my favorites from all the challenges. This technique is perfect for masculine cards as well. Can’t wait to try it!
Anne says
Loved this card and enjoyed being encouraged to think outside the box and be different. Great inspiration.
Lisa K says
Your card is stunning. I’ve seen things done with tin before but I really like your idea of embossing it with other metallics. Very nice.