Sunday, February 6, 2011

Faux Copper Verdigris

Today I posted a new tutorial on the Gingersnaps Creations blog - Faux Copper Verdigris. I'm not sure what inspired me to try this...I guess it's a combination of all the things I love. First of all, I am addicted to my Cuttlebug and embossing with it. Next, I really enjoy working with paint to achieve faux effects. Finally, I love the look of metal - especially aged copper. But, where exactly does one find nice panels of perfectly aged copper? Necessity is truly the mother of invention!

Doesn't this look exactly like real copper? I love the patina. Who would think it started out as a piece of plain white cardstock?

I thought these stamps from I Brake for Stamps/Time to Stamp were perfect for the monthly theme - Royalty - and also fit the whole look I was going for. His wings were stamped on mica and adhered with Glossy Accents. The base is a piece of chipboard that was painted, collaged with various papers, and stamped.

Make sure you go check out the tutorial at Gingernap Creations and then give it a try yourself!
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13 comments:

  1. ScrumplescrunchFebruary 6, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I did leave some love on Gingersnaps, Shelly.
    But I will say again how stunning this technique looks.
    Smiles:)

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  2. NettyFebruary 6, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    This is terrific Shelly. Thanks for the tutorial. Annette x

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  3. Inge BekaertFebruary 6, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Hello Shelly,

    you are an artist as I like them !

    Really love this faux verdigris copper. it's one of my favorite colorcombinations !

    I hop over to see HOW YOU created this !
    thanks for sharing the technique.

    greetings from Belgium
    Inge

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  4. debbiekFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Lovely piece, Shelly! You are so creative. I still think you should be on Tim's DT. You are an amazing artist.....!

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  5. LoriFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Fantastic! Off to check out the tute!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Appreciate the info. Done well!

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  7. Evelyn S.February 6, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    For sure I'll be going to Gingersnap Creations next! I spent the whole Super Bowl working on a Gothic Arch. ;-)

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  8. SusanFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    What a fantastic technique! Your work is lovely.
    Susan

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  9. TerryFebruary 7, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    What a fun technique and tutorial! Great project! I love copper! Congratulations on being the GC Muse!

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Such a fabulous card, Shelly! I love your technique, especially as I am addicted to all things copper.

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  11. MartinaFebruary 7, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    This piece is just brilliant, fantastic, totally awesome, wow, what more can I say. Love it.

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  12. Art By WandaFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Shelly, this is awesome!!!!

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  13. jan metcalfFebruary 7, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    So awesome, thanks for sharing your technique!!

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