Do you want to add a wow factor to your cards? Well in today's project (and step by step video), I am going to show you the Basket Weave technique. It's easy and guaranteed to wow your friends and family.
To create an element and phrase for my card I chose the new Art Gallery bundle:
Inspired by impasto paintings, the floral images in the Art Gallery set can be used to create a variety of different cards. What are impasto paintings you ask? Well I had to ask The Google about this term:
"Impasto is a technique used in painting, where paint is laid on an area of the surface in very thick layers, usually thick enough that the brush or painting-knife strokes are visible. Paint can also be mixed right on the canvas. When dry, impasto provides texture; the paint appears to be coming out of the canvas." (Wikipedia)
Pretty cool right?
Here's my Art Gallery Basket Weave card:
Here's a photo with a different angle:
Here's what you need to make my card at home:
Stamp set: Art Gallery (bundle, 156227)
Ink: Misty Moonlight
Paper and cutting dimensions:
Seaside Spray: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 4 strips: 1/4" x 5"
Misty Moonlight: 5 1/4" x 4"; 4 strips 1/4" x 4"
Whisper White: 3 3/4" x 5"; 4" x 3 1/4 (for flower and phrase)
Misc: Multi-purpose liquid glue; Mini Stampin' Dimensionals; Elegant Faceted Gems (152464); Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
Here's my video, showing you 10 easy steps to create my beautiful Basket Weave card. Watch for my bonus tips along the way.