December 12, 2008

Better Backgrounds: Texture Plates

It’s a game that I’ve always enjoyed playing, and you may too. When you look at tools, do you brainstorm about ways to use them - other than the intended purpose?
Whether it is a matter of stretching your dollars or simply challenging yourself to think “outside the box,” tools provide inspiration. While texture plates are designed to emboss paper, I’ve found it is even more fun to create backgrounds by stamping with them. Four recent creations are featured in my “Better Backgrounds” column on pages 92 – 93 of the February 2009 issue of Crafts ‘n Things. You may choose to complete your card with stamping, stickers, or transparency or decide to leave it unadorned. Whatever you decide, Tim Holtz™ Adirondack® Color Wash™, Inkssentials™ Gloss Paper, and a texture plate are all you need for striking results!
2009 02 CnT Lynn Roberts Color Confusion Texture Plate Card
Color Confusion (above): Texture plate (Sizzix) Wild Dashes
2009 02 CnT Lynn Roberts Birds of a Feather Texture Plate Card
Birds of a Feather (above): Texture plate (Fiskars) Lace; Transparency (Prima) Paintables ERA
2009 02 CnT Lynn Roberts It's a Bug's Life Texture Plate Card
It’s a Bug’s Life (above): Texture plate (Cedar Canyon) Op Art; E-Z Rub-On (Royal & Langnickel) Creepy Crawly Bugs Glitter
2009 02 CnT Lynn Roberts Optical Illusion Texture Plate Card
Optical Illusion (above): Texture plate (Cedar Canyon) Op Art; Stamp (Stampabilities) Thanks
Be sure to check the April issue of Crafts ‘n Things to see my next “Better Backgrounds” column.
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