The cards below were all made using blank scraper foil sheets. Both backgrounds and embellishments can be created by first embossing the background or die cut shape using embossing folders through the Cuttlebug or similar. The raised design can then be sanded to reveal the inner foil of the scraper board.
The other metal technique we explored was using metal tape - the kind found in most hardware stores. We covered card with the tape then die cut shapes. You can then colour the shapes with various combinations of alcohol inks and emboss designs on to them using the embossing folders. We also took this one step further by inking up the raised designs with archival ink pads. Before the ink dries it can then be rubbed off with an old facecloth, removing the alcohol ink from the raised design and making it 'pop' out by revealing the silver tape again.
We are now gearing up for our Saturday Altered Art workshop on the 11th. For those of you attending, don't forget to gather up your holiday souvenirs and mementoes such as postcards, tickets, maps, old coins, stamps etc. ready to bring along. We will have some available, but obviously your altered piece will be more personal if you include some of your own items. Kay will be on hand to get you started and then you will be able to ask us all questions or for advice about particular techniques, as you get stuck in!! Below is a link to an altered art website to give you a bit more insight and background into how it has developed.