Faux Mosaic Technique

Today we have a card that features the Faux Mosaic technique which I learnt from watching a Stampin’ Up! DVD for demos called “Workshop Wows”. I just had to try it! You can’t tell from the photo, but in between the mosaic pieces is sparkling Dazzling Diamonds glitter – it really shimmers in the light.

The technique is created by first taking a piece of adhesive-backed paper (such as sticker paper). Peel off the backing paper, and carefully place your pieces of paper ’tiles’ – yes, this is a great one for using up all those tiny pieces of paper you’ve been saving!

Next, sprinkle gold or silver embossing powder over the sticker paper – it will adhere to the gaps between the tiles. Heat emboss for an amazing effect, then trim the piece as desired and use to embellish your cards or scrap projects. Or instead of embossing powder, use glitter as I have for this one.

It certainly is a Wow IRL (in real life).  I made this one for a very talented Stampin’ Up! demo and gorgeous lady…  Happy birthday Juliana!

You may also like....

  • Christmas Birthday Wishes

    (Photo removed) Today is the birthday of a wonderfully talented stamper and friend who I’m very proud to say is one of my team members. I wanted to make her a special card, but I took so long making it that I didn’t send it early enough and I suspect it got caught up in all the Christmas mail….

  • Let’s Sale-a-brate

    Haven’t I been a bad blogger! Can’t believe it’s been so long since my last post. Well, in my defence I have been busy planning a special stamping day (details below) and it is school holidays. Hmmm, enough said! 😉 First up, here’s a few projects I made with the beeeeeuuuuutiful Sale-a-bration stamp sets. The…

  • November Stamp Club

    We had lots of fun (of course) at stamp club last week, making Christmas cards and practising all different markering techniques. And because it was Halloween the day we met, we made some fun punch art projects for the kids with chocolate in the middle. Yum.  This lovely surprise arrived in the post yesterday, thanks to…

  • An Aussie Christmas

    Hi stampers! This is a fun Chrissy card, perfect for friends and family who live overseas. It uses Stampin’ Up!’s Happy Christmas Mate stamp set, which is exclusive to the Australian and New Zealand market. How cool is that! I love stamping out the cute surfing santa, gift-giving ‘roo or candy cane koala on watercolour…

  • Project Inspirations

    We had a great time at our group stamping day last week with a wonderful bunch of ladies – it’s so much fun to look at new ways of doing things, see how different colour combinations work, and learn new techniques. I came away from it inspired to try new projects, and grateful for new friendships made. Thank…

  • | | |

    November Promotion: Single Markers!

    BREAKING NEWS! For the first time ever in Australia you will be able to order the fabulous Stampin’ Write markers individually, and for the fantastic price of only $4.95*. Available from 10th – 30th November. The dual-tip markers have a brush tip at one end, perfect for colouring your image or applying ink directly to your…

4 Comments

  1. OH my gosh havent got the mail yet but thank you thank you I LOVE THIS CARD . Thankyou Simone for making this card for me., cant wait to see it in real life, I had a lovely birthday xxx
    Cheers Juliana

  2. This is so pretty Simone, you have inspired me also to try this technique.
    And thanks so much for the gorgeous birthday card you sent me – i got it today – my FIRST one. I am looking forward to tomorrow and some yummy cake 🙂

  3. Simone this is absolutely gorgeous, much nicer than on the video, great that you can see the potential, and you haven’t even got an accent. Big Happy Birthday Wishes to Julianna.

Thanks for leaving a comment today... you've made my day!