Good morning! The Technique Lovers Challenge at Splitcoaststampers this week was to add a couple of steps to the Belleek Inspired technique that we learned a few weeks ago and to create Faux Patina.
The additional steps was to lightly sponge ink over the raised areas to help it stand out and then finish with rubbing the versa pad over the raised area and light sprinkling gold embossing powder over it with a spoon and heating. I used Antique Linen to brayer the embossing folder to create the Belleek embossing. I then used a sponge to lightly apply Broken China to the raised embossed areas and then heat dried. I then lightly rubbed the versa ink pad directly on the raised embossing and lightly sprinkled gold embossing powder and heated. It is a beautiful effect.
I tried to duplicate the gold effect on the vanilla foliage and the frame and blue flowers. I sponged both with Antique Linen and then sprinkled the embossing powder on lightly so it wouldn’t stick and cover the whole thing. I distressed the back of both the flowers and foliage with a stylus on a mat to shape. 
I attached the frame with mounting tape and then arranged the foliage and flowers with Glossy Accents to create a flower spray. I finished by placing a tiny antique gold pearl in the center of each flower. This card is so much prettier in person than in the photos. I seem to have difficulty photographing gold embossing. It must be the camera’s fault. LOL!
I hope you have a wonderful day and I appreciate you stopping by.
Paper: Aqua Mist, Vanilla
Ink: Broken China, Antique Linen, Versa
Accessories: Martha Stewart Flower Punch and Deco Flowers PATP Set, MFT Leafy Flourish, Cuttlebug Textile Folder, Gold Embossing Powder, Pearls, Stylus, Mat, Glossy Accents
Wow!! This is an attention grabber. Awesome Kittie, just awesome!
Fantastic card! This is a stunning design. Blaming it on the camera is perfect, because it can’t be you! You keep us all in amazement with your work.
I love this affect with the ink and the gold embossing too… very nice indeed!! I’ve done the sponging before, I’ll have to try this for sure..
Thanks for sharing!!
Gorgeous, I love the faux patina!
Love It! One question…When you sponge ink over the high areas, what type of sponge do you use? I tried this and got too much ink in the lower areas of the embossed piece.
This look of faux patina is awesome!!
This is beautiful. I love trying the techniques you so graciously provide us with. Have to tell you that I made a birthday card for a friend of mine who works in our church office. It used your flower sprays and other videos that you have on your blog. It was the talk of the church office. The lady I gave it to has had so many health problems and personal problems and it made me so happy to see her beaming. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. It definitely has a ripple effect.
I never get tired of viewing your stunning work. This patina is beyond words; I have a hard time believing it’s even CS, as it’s so realistic. Totally L O V E this piece!
P.S. I’m sure you’re tired of reading my critiques every day, but I can’t help it – I’m addicted !!! 🙂
ABSOLUTELY gorgeous!!! You mastered the faux patina because it really looks like real metal!
Beautiful and you explained why I was having problems with this technique, I was using too much embossing powder and versamark. Combining the two techniques is perfect!!!
You’ve done it again, Miss Kittie. Stunning!
I love the belleek look. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Here’s my first attempt at using belleek.
http://melaniereidscrapbooking.blogspot.ca/2012/04/belleek-card.html