Old School Techniques are Still Cool!

Hello, my dear friends! Today is all about old school techniques that are still cool! I have a surprise item that can add a fun effect to your cardstock, as well as some ideas on how to use these new Halloween themed papers for a different occasion.

Lots of wonderful new things have been keeping me busy this week. I truly appreciate your patience with my frequent blog posts. The recent Unity Stamp Company Countdown to Autumn release has been incredibly inspiring to me, and I can’t stop creating new things.

Join me for a video and a closer look at this beautiful pair of thank you cards.

Featured Supplies

Say It Big USC	The Happiest Wishes USC	Never USC	Happiness & Wildflowers USC	Eternal Midnight Weave {paper} USC
Deckle & Stitches Nesting Dies USC

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Assemble This! Video

Join me as I assemble this card with all my tips, tricks, and thoughts along the way.

Embossing Folder Rub

The Details

I’m an old school techniques kind of gal. This is one of the first techniques I learned, gosh, close to 20 years ago! With embossing folders making a trendy comeback, I love to make those patterns pop with a surprising tool – fine sandpaper. Check out the video to see it in action.

I combined the beautiful Eternal Midnight Weave pattern paper with a gorgeous jewel toned purple. The flowers were stamped and colored using Copics, and I paired them with a delightful thank you sentiment.

Copic colors: C0, C1, C2, C4; V000, V12, V15, V17

Technique Tip: Be gentle. Don’t rub too hard, just a light rub is all you need. Or go crazy if you want an extremely distressed look. Both would look fabulous depending on the style of your project.

Stamped & Paintbrush Splatters

The Details

This card is popping with stamped grunge and some more of those lovely patterned papers. I paired a beautiful damask stamp with a bold Thank You sentiment. The results are pretty magical. Simple stamping and ink splatters are old school techniques.

Technique Tip: Check out the video for how easy it is to mix both stamped and paintbrush splatters for a fun look.

Thank you for joining me today. I sincerely hope that today’s projects will inspire you. If you end up creating something, feel free to tag me, @dahlhousedesigns, on social media as I would be thrilled to see it!

Supplies

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Please Note: Product names with ** are suggested supply substitutions if I use something discontinued or hard to find.

Say It Big USC	The Happiest Wishes USC	Never USC	Happiness & Wildflowers USC	Eternal Midnight Weave {paper} USC
Deckle & Stitches Nesting Dies USC	Ornate Banner Die SB | AMZ	Hammermill Cardstock 100lb AMZ	Black Soot SB	Seedless Preserves SB
Obsidian Amalgam Ink OTH | EH	Nocturne ink SB	Quilted Folder SB	Black Burlap String USC | AMZ	Ebony Black SB
Wink Of Stella – Glitter Clear SB

Most Used Tools

MISTI – Original SB | SSS	MISTI – Original – Black SB	MISTI – Mini SB | SSS	White Glass Mat SB | OTH | AMZ	Foam Roll Combo Pack SB
Foam Roll – 2 Inch SB	Stamping Tool SB	Grip Mat 6×6 SB	Media Mat Mini SB | SSS	Mini Stencil Mat** SB
Multi-Use Mat SB	Cutter Bee Scissors SB | SSS	Reverse Tweezers SB	Glossy Accents SB	Glue Bottle SB
Connect Glue SB	Blending Brushes AMZ	Mini Blending Brushes AMZ	Finger Blending Brushes AMZ	Jewel Picker AMZ
Rhinestone Pencil AMZ	Post It Note Tape AMZ	ATG Adhesive Tape AMZ	Big Shot SB	Mini Trimmer SB
White Pen AMZ	White Gel Pens SB | AMZ | EH	Artist-Tac Micro Dot Adhesive AMZ	T rulers AMZ	1.5″ block SB | OTH