Textured Wood Grain Background with Stencilled Glitter Paste

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT - UK TV Show - Join Toni for her latest goody bag show 1 - Broadcast 1st May 22 · 01/05/2022 · watch it from 41:00

Build a sophisticated card using a distressed wood grain background stamp with layered ink tones, then add dimension with a stencilled glitter paste design. The result looks professionally textured and dimensional.

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Step by step

1. Start with white cardstock and select the wood grain stamp from the set. ▶ watch 41:00
2. Ink the stamp with brown ink, using craft-tone colouring for a monochromatic look. ▶ watch 41:15
3. Add touches of mahogany ink to some areas of the stamp for depth and variation. ▶ watch 41:30
4. Spray the inked stamp with water to soften the colours and create a natural texture. ▶ watch 41:45
5. Press the stamp firmly onto your cardstock. ▶ watch 42:00
6. Once dry, place the stamped piece on the eureka platform and drag an ink pad across it on its side to add extra texture and dimension. ▶ watch 42:15
7. Add a touch of blue ink to enhance the driftwood effect. ▶ watch 42:30
8. Select the 7x7 stencil from the set and position it over a corner of your background. ▶ watch 42:45
9. Using a palette knife, apply glitter paste through the stencil, starting with a small amount. ▶ watch 43:00
10. Carefully lift the stencil away to reveal the stencilled design. ▶ watch 43:15
11. Allow the glitter paste to dry (approximately five minutes) or heat set it with a heat gun for speed. ▶ watch 43:30
12. Mount the finished background onto a coloured card base to complete the card. ▶ watch 43:45

Tips from the show

• A little glitter paste goes a long way – start frugal and add more if needed rather than trying to remove excess.
• Wrap your stencil in a baby wipe or place it in water to keep it moist between uses.
• The eureka platform allows you to add extra texture by dragging ink pads across the stamped surface.

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