Flower Garden Faux Batik

One technique that I was excited about doing with Flower Garden was Faux Batik. Last August I wrote on my blog about how I came to develop this version of Faux Batik. Here is part of that post.

"Last year we had an opportunity to visit St. Kitts. A little Caribbean Island that is known for its Carabelle Batik. We went to Romney Manor to see first hand how it was done. The beauty there is amazing...and is truly reflected in the work they do! While there watching them hand create, melting the wax and carefully outlining...it occurred to me how neat it would be to transfer this process to paper. The wheels started turning. Faux batik has been done...but Ive never felt that the effect is true or close enough to the real deal. After coming home I realized that I could replace Rubber cement for the wax that is used on cloth and thus my version of Faux Batik was born."

Today I will show you how I do this rustic technique!

First... I use a cardstock with very little tooth... Cryogen White by Curious is my favorite for this.

After you stamp the images how you want them, apply rubber cement over the areas you want to Faux Batik.

The next step is to take a tack and slowly scrape in a pattern.Now it's time for the spray! I love  Memories Mist that Stewart Superior carries when doing this technique. The ink is just diluted enough to seep in the scrapped areas! After you spray, let the ink sit for a minute to allow some saturation.

(I started with the loose flowers but decided that I wanted to create a panel... so I went and stamped the images together on another sheet of cardstock)

 Next, dab off the excess ink with a paper towel or rag.

Now, set it aside for about ten minutes. This will allow the paper to dry for the next step.

After the paper is completely dry you can proceed with the next step. Gently roll the Rubber Cement off of the image. (If the paper is still damp the rubber cement will tear the paper.)

Here is the finished card!

This card also uses a sentiment and the bee image from Flower Garden Sentiments! I love this little bee... there is a mini bee trail image in the set as well.

a closer look at the bee. :) I just love this saying too!

Oh... I have one more project to share for today!

This is a simple and quick tote bag created using The Flower Garden Stamp set, Puffy Velvet Markers, PTI Ribbon and SEI Buttons. The Tote is by Loew-Cornel.

I simply stamped the images in lighter ink, traced over it with the pens, heat set then decorated it! Easy stuff and a quick gift!

So today I shared something that I discovered in a HOT, Tropical  place and something that needed to be Hot to activate! Hot, Hot, Hot! Heehee!

Make sure you drop by Candice's, Nichole's and Amy's Blogs to see what fun sneak peeks they have for you!

Tomorrow is the last day of the Flower Garden and Flower Garden Sentiments countdown. I have several eye candy projects for you...see you then!

Lisa

All supplies by Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted

Flower and Bee Card

• Stamps- Flower Garden Sentiment, Flower Garden
• Ink- Black Noir, Memories mist plum
• Cardstock- Kraft, Cream, Cryogen White (curious)
• Other- Lavender moon saddle stitch ribbon, Linen Thread (SU), Marvy  yellow Scalloped Circle

 

Comments

[Steph]

1.

Ah, so it's a bee! I guessed a butterfly on the PTI forum :) this little insect is too cute with that sentiment. Love your projects again today!

[Monika/buzsy]

2.

Fantastic technique... love the purple... that hand bag looks fab! Nice colors and love the row of buttons. TFS!

[Lynn Mercurio]

3.

Stunning, all absolutely stunning Lisa! Love the look of this technique and now I'll actually have a USE for rubber cement! (I don't even know how old my bottle is...lol)

Your tote is perfection too. How cute are all of those buttons!

Thanks for inspiring us all every day!

[Marie]

4.

What an awesome technique!! I had not see this before and your card is just stunning.

[2stampis2b]

5.

Love it! I'm a quilter and batiks are my favorite fabric, so this is right up my alley!

[Danielle]

6.

These are so pretty! I love your faux batik-what a fabulous idea! That tote bag is just adorable too! TFS!

[Mimi Hornberger]

7.

Wow. That's a cool technique. I will have to try that. TFS! XO, Mimi

[Susanna]

8.

What a great bag! You got a Shout Out today over at www.CardOfTheWeek.com. You can check out the post at http://www.cardoftheweek.com/2008/06/card-of-the-w-1.html

Thanks for sharing!

[Julia Aston]

9.

Love the faux batik - what a great look that is! and very fun little bag - love the stampings and all the buttons - great inspiration!

[suzi finer]

10.

fabulous....
~love.

[shary]

11.

I can't find the Flower Garden Sentiments stamp at papertrey!! Help

[Melissa]

12.

Oh my goodness! I have never seen anything so cute---LOVE that row of buttons and those darling, stamped flowers!
Melissa

[otter]

13.

WoW Leese!! I love this tech!!! Your bag is adorable!!! Feel free to send it to Ohio...I will not object!! Love it!