Another take on the faux lace

I was having one of my stamp clubs on Saturday and a few of the girls were commenting that the faux lace technique was really a little too hard for them so one of the girls cut her strip in half and did a double layer with the crimped piece and it looked great so this method is much easier but still gives a beautiful look.  So, we can credit one of my customers (Brenda S) for coming up with this easier version. I showed it to several of my other classes and about half of the girls chose the double layered look. All you have to do is take an 11 x 1 1/2 inch piece of cardstock, punch a border along one edge, run it through the crimper several times and cut it in half. Then add sticky strip to the back and tape it down kind of loosely. Then add the other half to the top of that.

Here is a close up of just the lace part. I did end up with about an inch left over on each piece so you could make it a little bit fuller if you want to.

This was the original card that we were making with the faux lace on it.

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12 Responses to “Another take on the faux lace”

1. Susan Jones Says:
   January 20th, 2010 at 11:44 am

   Sooo cute and feminine.

2. Carey Rogers Says:
   January 20th, 2010 at 12:40 pm

   You give her a big pat on the back about this. I wish I had known this before I messed with making a bunch of pleated cards. I will know for next time.

   Carey
   aka Roscoe’s mommy

3. Kate Deignan Says:
   January 20th, 2010 at 1:52 pm

   I think I like the crimped version better!  Thanks for sharing!

4. Dawn Says:
   January 20th, 2010 at 2:27 pm

    
   I think I like that better!  TFS!

5. Patty Bennett Says:
   January 20th, 2010 at 3:25 pm

   Being a "pleat imparied" person, I totally love this new idea!  Thanks for sharing !!    
   Patty

6. lorijane mittlestadt Says:
   January 20th, 2010 at 4:41 pm

   I love both ways to use the paper lace piece.  It has the feel of Craybtree and Evelyn.  Such a beautiful set.  lorijane

7. Janet Swofford Says:
   January 20th, 2010 at 10:20 pm

   These are both beautiful cards! I really appreciate you showing both version. It's great to tuck both techniques away for use on future cards:-) Thanks for shring.
   Inky hugs,
   Janet

8. Sandy Fleming Says:
   January 20th, 2010 at 10:25 pm

   This card is gorgeous!  I love the lace look.

9. Cyndi Says:
   January 20th, 2010 at 10:46 pm

    Lisa, I love the look of this version! She did a great job coming up with an alternative!

10. Missy Says:
    January 21st, 2010 at 10:41 am

    Brenda is such a trend setter!!!!! Yay yay Brenda   I think both techniques would look great for a bridal card or bridal shower card, it has that garter effect!  Lovely

11. Sue D Says:
    January 21st, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    Cool!  That does look easier and I like the double layer.

12. Jen Timko Says:
    January 23rd, 2010 at 3:24 pm

    Both versions are really beautiful!  Thanks for sharing the technique!

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