BSS MONDAY IDEA - FAUX BURNT EDGE TECHNIQUE

WELCOME TO THE BUFFALO STAMPS AND STUFF MONDAY IDEA.

Today's idea is to create a faux burnt edge.  I used to burn the edges of wedding invitations and decoupage them to a decorative board and paint flowers as gifts for brides.  The burnt edges were to make them look aged.  I used a candle and had lots of burnt fingers along the way.

This technique is done with distress inks!

There is an explanation of the technique here

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/try-new-technique-f44/tlc227-faux-burnt-edges-%7B6-29-09%7D-t445347.html

Close up of edges.

Pretty simple technique.  Rip the paper toward you so it leaves ragged edges.

I used Frayed Burlap first, then Black Distress ink, just on the very edges, to achieve

the burnt edge look.

Card Recipe

Stamps - Snowman, Northwoods, Sentiment, Stamp A Mania

Gingham - Impression Obsession, Cover a Card, CC006

Papers - Dark Brown textured card stock, Carmel Colored Glitter Paper

Snowman and Gingham stamped on cream colored card stock.

Flower is cut from Burlap and Gold Sparkly net from a

Tim Holtz Sizzix die, Tattered Florals

Small snowflake punch and twine bow

Tree brad from my stash

This is a great technique for aging a project or card.

Thanks for stopping by.  Hope you have a chance to try this technique

Last idea before Christmas, so I just want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

See you next Monday.

Sue Drees