Faux Wood Panel Layered Card

A project from our live show MIGHTY MONDAY - Join Toni for her detailed papercrafting sessions - Broadcast 14th April 2025 · 14/04/2025 · watch it from 37:00

Build a sophisticated card with a faux wood effect by layering and distressing coordinating paper strips. This technique creates a vintage, dimensional look perfect for adding character to your designs.

You will need

Stamps By Me - All Surfaces Vintage Paper Collection - 270325ASEE IT

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Step by step

1. Cut paper strips of varying widths from your coordinating vintage papers. ▶ watch 37:00
2. Arrange the strips horizontally on a card blank, creating gaps between each layer. ▶ watch 37:45
3. Layer additional strips at different heights to build a panel effect. ▶ watch 38:30
4. Apply ink pad colour to the edges and surface of the paper strips to add depth and texture. ▶ watch 39:00
5. Use a fine-liner pen to draw wood grain details and rivets across the layered strips. ▶ watch 42:00
6. Press a gel pen into the paper to create indented lines that mimic wood texture. ▶ watch 44:15
7. Add white gel pen highlights to enhance the wood effect and create dimension. ▶ watch 45:00

Tips from the show

• Pressing with a gel pen creates indented lines in the paper that look like wood grain detail.
• You can place additional design elements underneath the layered panel for added interest.
• Distressing with ink pads in varying shades creates a more authentic vintage wood appearance.

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