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Welcome to the February 2021 Technique Blog Hop! I’m so excited to be part of this fun collaboration with fellow demonstrators. This month’s technique goes by at least a couple of different names: Mock Croc or Faux Alligator. I can’t wait to show you my projects!
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I decided to try this two ways, one the more traditional way and the other with an embossing folder. For the traditional one in Seaside Spray and Smoky Slate, I applied VersaMark ink, then clear embossing powder, then tried to drag my bone folder in a somewhat random pattern to resemble reptile skin. After making the pattern and flicking off the bits of powder and VersaMark the technique creates, I finished the embossing with my heat tool.
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I found this version a bit harder to manage since I needed to hold the paper to drag the bone folder around, which affected the edges. I’m also really not very good at “random.” It certainly has an interesting look!
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For my other card in Highland Heather and Sahara Sand, I used the Hammered Metal 3D embossing folde. I love how this one looks when embossed.
Select the NEXT button to head over to Carole Garrison’s blog to see her awesome project!
February 2021 Technique Blog Hop Roll Call
- Carole Garrison
- JoAnn Pollock
- Mackenzie Grimme
- Kristie Strum (you’re here)
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Ooo, I really love how it came out with the hammered metal embossing folder.