The shaving cream technique has been around for years, but surprisingly, I’d never tried it. This week I decided it was past time, so bought some cheap shaving cream and gave it a whirl.
I will add a video below, but there are a few variations on this technique, so let me tell you what I did:
- Add some cheap shaving cream to a throwaway bowl or dinner plate.
- Smooth it out with a wooden skewer or plastic knife (etc)
- Add some different coloured drops of reinker
- Take the skewer or knife and swirl the colours around lightly
- Add your cardstock to the shaving cream mix and gently push down
- Remove the cardstock and scrape (or wipe) off the shaving cream
- Put aside to dry
FYI, I used normal cardstock, not glossy cardstock.
I had eight cardtoppers cut ready to go, adding an additional colour about half way though. That said, I could have gotten more if I’d added some more drops.
For the card shown above I used Stampin’ Up! reinkers, cardstock, and twine. The bottom half was embossed with the SU embossing folder Pretty Print Textured Empressions EF.
The tag was made using a Martha Stewart punch, and the stamp is from Inspired by Stamping – from the Creative Tags set. (There are lots of small stamps in this set.)
Here’s the video I promised:
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OH so pretty! LOVE the gorgeous colors and the texture, too! Thanks for joining us at Inspired By Stamping! Hope you join us again soon! HUGS! 🙂 Mynn xx
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LOVE it Cheryl! Thanks foe getting us into this great technique!!
Thanks so much, Mynn. This colour combo is my favourite of all the cards I created.
Thanks Marcelle. It’s great being able to share techniques and ideas with other craft enthusiasts!
It has been years since I did that technique and perhaps many have not heard of the process. So glad you explained it to the newbies to it. And, I love the soft look you achieved on your card. It is wonderful. I know I still have lots of paper still made from when I did it before. Some day I should try making some cards with them. Have a great creative day!
Thanks Verna. This particular card was one of the last I made. I too love that soft look. I shall definitely be making more cards using this fun technique!
I love the gorgeous soft colours you achieved Cheryl and the embossing and ribbon go perfectly! Absolutely beautiful card!
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I’ve never tried this technique before either. Such a pretty background. Thanks so much for sharing with us at IBS!
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Thanks Karen! I love being able to match up cardstock, ink colours, and ribbon/twine. I think it really makes the cards.
Thanks Lisa. It’s great being able to go out of your comfort zone and try new ideas. Or just old ideas you’ve never tried!