OLC – Ombre Faux Torn Edge

Have you ever created an Ombre faux torn edge on a card before? This is a technique that I pull out of my toolbox over an over. Seriously…I have been teaching this technique for over 12 years! As a matter of fact – this project specifically. Do you ever have a project that just sticks with you? I’d love to know – tell me in the comments.

I love this project so much, that I finally broke down and created a video to share with you – just like I promised last week. There is a ton going on in this simple looking card – stippling, faux tearing, ombre, masking and embossing. Here – see for yourself!

See video on YouTube

So what did you think? Did you make it to the end with all the great close up photos? I love how when it all comes together it’s such a striking look. It’s funny, I remember the very first time I taught this technique live – it was at one of my class hostess’ home – Stephanie and we had about 16 people there. It was such a fun class. We actually made stationary, not a card with this technique – Edge on a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 sheet with a matching envelope. So try it any way that you can think of.

Creative Tips –

• When I tear paper, I always tear towards me. Usually the piece I’m adding an edge to is on the left and I’m tearing around it with my right. That way I have all those amazing layers of paper on the piece I’m looking for. This project, however, you want to use the throw away piece – the right side as is. You do not want those great layers showing.
• When stippling, be sure to keep your brush moving in different spots. The key to a smooth transition – and one that is important for the Ombre look, is to not stay in the same general area. That way it flows.
• Work with colors that have the same tone – warm, cool, etc… That way they blend together.
• My first combination that I tried 12 years ago was a gorgeous one – Stampin’ Up! retired – Summer Sun, Really Rust, and the current Old Olive. That was a gorgeous combination.
• The WPlus9 stamp set Hand lettered Thanks is a great one to pair with this project. I love the scripty bold look.

Here is a deepened version of this card – it has a little Peeled Paint at the bottom and the Penny Black stencil – Oscillations in Orange as an added layer.

I’m entering this project into a few challenges this week – be sure to stop by their sites and check out the amazing talent at each!

• Just us Girls – Color Week #289
• Happy Little Stampers – April Stenciling Challenge
• Case this Sketch – Sketch #119
• CASology – Cue Card #143 – Ombre

I would love to know if you have a project that you duplicate over and over through the years – let me know in the comments below. I hope you enjoyed this project as much as I have. I can’t wait to see your Ombre Faux Torn Edge creations!

See you next time –

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