This is a case of needing the right tools for the job. And I did NOT have the right tools for this technique! I used your basic 2-sided embossing stylus and regular vellum CS.
My first thought was "Oh Parchment paper, like what I use for baking. I have that!" and I grabbed some from the kitchen to try and it was WAY too thin! I tore through it the first try and I was being VERY gentle! Then I actually READ the instructions and realized that I needed my Vellum. Ok ok, so I'm a bit impatient sometimes. Anyway, once I got the right (or at least closer to right) paper, it went a bit easier. You still have to be SUPER careful not to tear through the vellum. It rips SO easily!I have the whole thing done and then I decided it needed more. (Why can't I leave well enough alone?) So I poked tiny little holes randomly in the centers of the flowers with a pin. It looked "ok", but not that great. So I then decided to cut out the centers. WHY??? Again, if I'd had the right tools, it might not have taken an hour and a half just to cut out those little pieces! I used my Coluzzle blade and paper snips. Oy!
Ok now that part was done, what do I DO with it? I had originally had made it to lay over the card base, but quickly realized that wasn't going to work right, so I trimmed the focal piece off and started playing around with it. I finally decided "Less is More" and attached it to the Night of Navy card base using my Glue Pen! (Love that thing!)
So there's my first attempt at Pergamano. Like I said, it looks ok, just needs something, but I'm not entirely sure what.
4 comments:
Wow, this is awesome. You've inspired me.
You need glitter! Lots and lots of glitter!!! No, just kidding. It looks amazing all on its own. Great job!
This is beautiful. It reminds me of a fancy handkerchief. I think it is just lovely. I'm going to attempt to do this. You have inspired me.
This is really good for a first attempt and incorrect tools, you're a riot I love to read your thoughts. The card is beautiful, TFS.
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