This looks simple, but a lot of work went into getting it to look this way. It really was a work in progress for several days before I got it looking the way I saw it in my mind. First I printed the recipe with a western font using a DeskJet printer not inkjet as with the later the printing would age too much. The paper was crumpled on the sides then straightened out (some what). It was then sponged with chocolate chip, creamy caramel and mustard inks to give it an old worn antique look. Next I used deckle scissors to give the edges a torn look. Actual tearing wouldn't have been precise enough for 5 1/2X5 1/2 inch size I needed. I altered small copper brads by heating them each dipping them in silver embossing powder 2 and 3 times melting after each dip. When done I would then count to about 5 and while still warm press them onto a piece of scrap paper to give them a more flatten and dull looking nail head appearance. After assembling the WANTED recipe I attached it to wood grain paper using CM photo splits and glue dots.
Date: Monday, October 13, 2008 GMT Views: 545
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Registered: April 6, 2008 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 5982
Mon, Oct 13, 2008 @ 7:30 PM
This is so cool! You sound like me...there are great lengths you will go to, to get that particular look you want! Very cool! Thanks so much for being in my swap! Can't wait to see it in person!