Faux Vintage Map Technique

[@kathywest1998]

I love this technique. I have not seen anyone do this. I appreciate everyone sharing and allowing us to improve our creativity. Thank you.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!!

[@hockeyspaz8425]

I’ve seen a lot of different things in classes, but the vintage tape was something new to me. Love blog hops for just this reason.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Yay!

[@sandrafromsydney8192]

Love your sense of humour lol! And yes I agree, I think spattering is the adult version of mud puddles 😊. It is so satisfying isn’t it? The card is great, so different. Thanks for sharing.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@AndreMmmm]

Saw this card on Instagram and so delighted to see a video showing its creation. Never seen the vintage tape technique before, it adds so much authenticity to the card.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!!

[@lyndik772]

Love this vintage look. I never would have known how to do this had you not done this video. And thanks for the giggles with you struggling with the tape. Thanks for leaving this in here!

[@UnderstandBlue]

You are so welcome!

[@gailspresser6092]

Loving this vintage card with plane and ticket! Love watching you craft! 😊

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks for watching!

[@DancesWifHooves]

Incredible as per usual, Lydia! You are so talented and creative! Thank you so much for sharing your inspiration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 💖💖

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!!

[@amymoore5543]

Loved your blending to create the antique look. Great job with the tape...very amusing.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@freedomofreligion3248]

What an adorable technique! Omg, you just lit some fires! I didn't come at this from scrapbooking or junk journaling -- got here from being a tech illustrator & graphic designer when I was really faking being grown up. And, art quilting + miniatures. Card making employs SO many different disciplines, techniques & crafts. It's one of the (many) handmade vs digital that I cling to, still. Digital = cool! But, handmade is awesome. Thx for teaching, such a darling card!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Ooh I LOVE miniatures!! What a fun career you've had.

[@pamelasertich9850]

What a great technique! Never ceases to amaze me how many things you can recall to teach us because we never knew them or forgot them!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@katherinehomola7497]

I loved all the extra detail on your card. The tape was the cherry on top. I don’t think I have as much patience but it turned out so great I might have to give my nerves a test. 😊💕 awesome card.

[@UnderstandBlue]

You can do it!

[@Missyhmakr]

I have never thought to "print" with a stencil! What a great way to extend the use of the stencils in my collection!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Yes! A fave trick - I have a video coming up you won't want to miss!

[@valeriehunter7351]

Watching you create an old map from copy paper was genius! So talented. Great card!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you! Copy paper is shockingly versatile!

[@dawnlee8175]

Love how you made this look vintage! I remember seeing tape like that in old photo albums when I was a kid and my grandparents would tape photos into albums.

[@UnderstandBlue]

YES! Exactly the vibe.

[@lawrycrawford1634]

Love those vintage planes! They remind me of my childhood and the 'roadmap' behind them makes the card. :)

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@SueD.]

Thanks for sharing your techniques to make this look vintage. Love the tape idea.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks for watching!

[@rikkiscott-morgan4248]

What a great card and love all the tips for getting a vintage look. Thanks for sharing.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@loriclark3755]

I LOVE that tape technique!!!! I cant wait to use it on my junk journal!!! This is a GREAT project!!

[@UnderstandBlue]

It's PERFECT for junk journaling!

[@marshafreer9764]

Fabulous card, Lydia! Love the faux vintage cellophane techniquw! 💖

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks so much!

[@happyjoycards]

This is FANTASTIC! Thanks for sharing so many techniques that I have not seen before! I have not done any vintage cards so this is TOTALLY NEW to me!!! 😊 how awesome!! I was wondering what were you doing with the tape and packaging and the alcohol ink! 😮 oh my goodness! I love how you used the distress oxide to print the stencil on! 😍 didn’t expect copy paper to be used too! 😮😮 i gasped when you wadded it up 😮😮 so awesome!

[@UnderstandBlue]

THANK YOU!!!! What a sweet comment!!

[@andrealavigne7824]

Thanks so much for the chuckles, Lydia. And I was laughing WITH you, not AT you. :) I actually saw Lindsay Adreon at Crafting While Caffeinated do a similar technique for faux-vintage tape. She used alcohol markers (e.g. Copics, Olos, etc.) rather than alcohol ink. I think she also emphasized glossy tape, I suppose for a more authentic vintage look. I asked her in that video if Sharpie markers would work, & she said they should. At any rate, for people who don't have alcohol inks or can't tolerate the odor (which was Lindsay's point), that might be another option. I LOVE how your card came out, though. My brother and SIL would really love the plane theme. He is a certified pilot & works for a company that makes/repairs airplane components. She just loves planes (he does, too, of course). They are both WWII buffs as well, so the vintage look of your card would only make it that much better for them. Anyway, thank you for sharing. I hope y'all are surviving the storms that have been rolling through for forever. :P Other than our TV antenna getting blown over by high winds, we've fared pretty well overall. (Thankfully my brother was able to replace the mast & get the antenna back up & working.) Fingers crossed it stays that way. Take care, & have an awesome day! :)

[@UnderstandBlue]

I think Sharpies are stinky! But OLO markers would work for sure!

[@athomeink4189]

This is so fun and your commentary is so awesome! Love all the vintage feels!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks so much!

[@Nannfisk]

Wow … a lot of thought went into your background and the final product was awesome.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!!

[@debbieh5488]

Such a cute card! So different from any stamps and dies I currently have! Thank you!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!!

[@DonnaTCrafting]

I adore this look, so love the travel items

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@bertas-cards]

Great card love the vintage look & the red🛩️.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks for watching!

[@bethanykoehn2536]

Love the distressed vintage look!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@vickiedavis8233]

Oh my goodness! Your techniques always blow me away!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Yay thank you!

[@747cindy]

Love this technique! I have never tried this before. Thanks for sharing all your tips with us.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@rdecook651]

Thanks for sharing this technique. I have several "vintage" vehicles (planes, cars, motorcycles, etc) stamps and dies that would do great on this. HINT: fold down an end of the tape before putting it on the packaging. That would make it easier to pull up. Then just snip off the folded piece after removing the tape.

[@UnderstandBlue]

That would have been smart! Thank you for that tip!

[@lauravance8261]

Such a neat technique. Pretty card. A super great release.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!!

[@CraftystuffbyStacey]

I must admit, I didn't like it until you showed the finished card. It was worth all the effort!☮💜🌞

[@UnderstandBlue]

Everything's a process!

[@patriciawilson4135]

Love it and how it was made to look old and worn, kind of like me. Thanks so much for another great video and technique.

[@UnderstandBlue]

ha! Like me too!

[@user-my5lc5po6p]

Love this theme. Great guy cards. Love that map stencil!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks for watching!

[@maryannovermyer9505]

Love the way you created the vintage map! Can’t wait to try this!

[@UnderstandBlue]

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

[@dawngiffin3454]

That was so entertaining! What a great technique. I never thought of inking the stencil. I gotta try that!

[@UnderstandBlue]

You should!

[@juliatomaine7810]

I love learning new things!!! Love your card!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!!

[@selenabennett9578]

Very nice card! This is not something I thought would be on my wish list but now I see possibilities! Thank you💜💜💜

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@MichelleRobben-wo1ns]

What a fun card. Colors are great.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@andrewandberthapilgrim999]

Wow! I love that background! At first I thought my KZbin feed was being corrupted. Loved the funny clips thrown in. 😅

[@UnderstandBlue]

hahah

[@jendykstra3914]

Beautiful card! I love the technique you used for the background

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks for watching!

[@jennifershimko157]

This is amazing! This reminds me of the map they showed in the Indiana Jones movies when he was traveling. Love it! ❤

[@UnderstandBlue]

Exactly the vibe I wanted - thank you!

[@CraftRoulette]

Oh, you are such a clever filly - a great mashup of products and style. KYB

[@UnderstandBlue]

Oh thank you!

[@rodakowski]

I’ve been stamping for 30+ years- I’ve never aged tape w alcohol ink before! Great technique!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks for watching!

[@UnderstandBlue]

GenX Unite! LOL

[@1maacha1]

This is a fun travel card! Love this release so much!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@tracyrenner9490]

I always enjoy your creative ideas thank you so much for sharing

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you for watching!

[@terikellum]

Wow! What a fun technique - it really does look like an old map! Thanks for sharing your creativity :)

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks for watching!

[@madelinelittman1863]

Loved what you did with the tape. I’m definitely going to try it

[@UnderstandBlue]

It's so fun - I hope you do!

[@christabeard5128]

Cool card. Like the vintage look.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@imacardmaker]

Next time you make vintage tape try putting it on parchment paper. Not much sticks to it. Love this process. 💜

[@UnderstandBlue]

Ooh good tip - it will stay still during coloring though?

[@carolhenryscheevel5432]

wow, so cool!! It definitely looked like some old maps my parents had laying around!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!!

[@gretchenwilson1482]

Lydia this is awesome, love the textures!💞💞

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@mariadelpilarmartinez4536]

Love vintage! And love the techniques! I’ll have to try it!

[@UnderstandBlue]

I hope you do!

[@Sheila7296]

This was awesome!! Wow!! I’m new here, and I’m in awe. So many new things I’ve learned in one 10 min video. Thank you!

[@UnderstandBlue]

awww that makes me happy!

[@DistinctivelyStylish]

Such a unique card! Love it 😊

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@KellieMarie33]

Great tip to create your own cello tape pieces. My left hand is useless, lol. It can only carry a bag or purse. Not a crafty bone in it.

[@UnderstandBlue]

ha! Same

[@tquallen]

What an excellent background! Thanks for the tutorial.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Glad you like it!

[@carolepetersen2279]

Always learn new techniques from you!!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Glad to hear it!

[@kimbreslin281]

What a fun card! Loved it!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@tammihaas4299]

I love that background! I'll definitely give that a try❤

[@UnderstandBlue]

Great!

[@beverlyrobinson7924]

Great card! Thank you for showing us how to do the map.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks for watching!

[@kimfitzgerald3389]

Love this. Great technique. Thanks.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@megs1768]

OOOOOO I LOVE the background! What a cool technique!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulinehappel9643]

I love this background! Neat idea!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks so much!

[@DarkMatterZine]

Love those vintage planes!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@marydoherty6859]

Love this release. Placed my order on release night. My order is on its way. Honey Bee is an awesome company to deal with.

[@UnderstandBlue]

I agree!!!

[@heatherfergusonsuprfoxdesigns]

What a fun technique! Love the added memes !

[@UnderstandBlue]

ha! I have to make fun of myself!

[@mzp6620]

I love learning new things. You're the best! 😃

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you so much!!

[@barbborja1910]

Fun technique and a fantastic card!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks so much!

[@anias7573]

Great vintage card!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks for watching!

[@janbutler6667]

Fantastic techniques! Thanks!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks for watching!

[@bonniedanielson1324]

So fun!!! Great card!!!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks so much!

[@reneeallen1118]

I love the look! So cool!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@TraciBryant-yw8hv]

Great masculine card!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks for watching!

[@teresaharwell859]

Beautiful.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you so much!

[@arlenewaddell]

I love your vintage map idea! The tape is a really cool idea but I’ll probably skip the DIY tape and use Tim Holtz’ 😂 My Dad was a pilot and I loved to create plane cards for him, these images are really great.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks for watching!

[@podpoppersplace]

Fabulous techniques!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks so much!

[@dianacurtis1851]

Beautiful!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@rhondacaroldunn]

Very cool technique!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Glad you like it!

[@juliepatton7868]

Such a great Masculine card. I can see using this stamp for Fathers Day or a Male birthday.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Yes! Thank you!

[@emarjamaa2276]

Loved the technique! (and the commentary :) )

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks for watching!

[@callmejacki]

Great video! You really distressed that paper. I kinda felt siorry for it! Great tips and technique. Cute card!

[@UnderstandBlue]

hahaha - thank you for watching!

[@maryhughes6390]

Gotta try the tape trick.👍

[@UnderstandBlue]

Yes you do

[@kerrymcconnell9905]

Great card!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks for watching!

[@ink.therapy.designs]

Such a cool idea!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@harrietjohnson9315]

Great card

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@lobo1368]

Wow, cool process it’s very cool❤

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@maryannward7771]

Such a Cool Card!!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!!

[@craftconfectionery]

You never disappoint with your videos ❤I always learn something new and ❤️ the fact that you always make me laugh ❤ I missing your live videos 😊

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you so much!!! I'll be back I promise

[@heidiuptegrove6413]

So neat. Love the ide

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you! 😊

[@joanberry1685]

i had forgotten about the aged rape trick! Thanks for the reminder.

[@UnderstandBlue]

You are so welcome!

[@candicebrill-ex6gj]

interesting technique

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks for watching!

[@743linda]

Love this❤❤❤

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!!

[@gretchenbrinkmann7662]

I never saw the vintage tape before.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Awesome - it's so fun to make.

[@flowerlila21248]

STAMPING WITH STENCIL? BRILLIANT!!! How didn't I come up with it?😜 Very nicely done. PS: Vintage tape is a new trick to me, so if I had done it based on your experience, I would have let one end of it wet with water so it wouldn't stick and be easy to peel. Do you think it will work?

[@UnderstandBlue]

Someone above had a great tip - just fold one end under to make a tab before putting it on the plastic - use that to pull it up and then just snip it off!

[@AngieBaumer]

Great card!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks so much!