Wood veneer pieces make great little finishing touches on all your crafty projects! They come in dozens, if not hundreds!, of shapes and sizes and finished. This week we'll share how to use these bits of fun, starting with a layout by Heather Leopard (Blog: Heather Leopard | Instagram: @heatherleopard | Pinterest: @heatherleopard | Twitter: @heatherleopard):
Supplies: Shimelle collection - (368138) - Grady paper, (368152) - Haynes paper, (368141) - Hopper paper, (368149) - Curie paper, (368145) - Herschel paper, (368140) - Keller paper, (368173) - die cut cardstock shapes, (368175) – wood veneer, (368180) – precision pen set; Photo by Krissy McKee
How to: The wood veneer comes with fun patterns and sentiments on them but it’s great to personalize them for your project. They are super easy to add pops of color to them. I simply colored in the large ampersand using pink watercolor and then traced around the edges using the pink pen from Shimelle’s collection. I used a similar treatment on the little heart but kept the middle of it with its natural color to make it pop on the page. I then traced the two banners with the aqua pen just because.
Want a chance to get your hands on some wood veneer? (Please note the prize may differ from what is shown - this is just an example of some of the wood veneer packages American Crafts makes!)
Leave a comment on this post by Friday October 10th 2014 and tell us what kind of wood veneer is your favorite! Winner will be announced with Friday's post. Good luck to all!
Wood Veneers YES PLEASE... i love wood veneers.. those Halloween ones are SO FUN..
Posted by: Annette Allen | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 05:28 AM
My favorite wood veneers are the one's with phrases or little saying on them.
Posted by: Kayla F. | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 05:29 AM
Love wood veneers. Never have tried painting or coloring them though. Need to give that a try!
Posted by: Theresa | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 05:58 AM
I use the wood veneers on my 12x12 pages. My favorites are the star shapes that I color to match my pages. I love Shimelle's new collection of veneers.
Posted by: Lynda Miller | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 06:02 AM
I definitely love shaped veneer. Like flowers or bikes or things like that. They're so fun to use as accents and also tuck behind photos.
Posted by: Heather Adams | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 06:07 AM
Favourite? I love them all! Such a fun accent to add to pages!
Posted by: Charlotte Brochu | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 06:20 AM
I love wood veneer and just finished using ink to add color on the Love This heart from the Dear Lizzy pack. Awesome giveaway. Thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: Kelly O | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 06:25 AM
Wi love wooden stars and hearts.
Posted by: Marcia scantlin | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 06:30 AM
Oh...a favorite....this is really difficult to decide...love the accents like the banner or something like little stars or hearts!
Posted by: Alexandra Boehnke | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 06:45 AM
My favorite is the darker hearts that you have, but I also love all the stars, I guess I like the little pieces best.
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 06:51 AM
I can't just pick one because I love all of them. They are all so cute!
-Cher
Posted by: Cher K, | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 06:57 AM
Absolutely love wood veneer. Such great accents to both pages and cards! Nice way to personalize the veneers, didn't know watercolor would work on wood...
My favorite shapes are stars and snowflakes, but all shapes small enough to be used on cards are great!
Posted by: theCook | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 07:28 AM
I love the little doily ones - perfect!
Posted by: Kathy M. | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 07:36 AM
I love that feather in the Dear Lizzy kit. I'm also loving wood veneer leafs for the fall season.
Posted by: Amy Cooley | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 07:41 AM
Oh I love them all! But I love using wood veneer shapes on everything.
Posted by: Amelia N. | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 08:11 AM
I love shaped wood veneers and using them as accents on my pages!!
Posted by: Alyssa Fields | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 08:13 AM
Love wood veneers! Just discovered you can color on them with Gelatos and I am in heaven!
Posted by: Michelle Price | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 08:15 AM
They are all great- I do love the banners.So versatile.
Posted by: Linda Roper | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 08:16 AM
I just love wood veneer. Love adding them to my cards. I love the little shapes like stars and shapes like lil trees, houses, banners, flowers. Love all kinds of them.
Posted by: Linda Tupper | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 08:21 AM
I love the woodveneer shapes all kinds, but from this lot i like the shimelle and the dear lizzy the best
Posted by: Marie-Anne Raeman | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 08:32 AM
Wood Veneer is so fun! I love to mostly work with small shapes but having the larger shapes to slip into 3x4 or 4x6 pocket sleeves are also a fun addition.
Posted by: Melissamorrelli | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 08:45 AM
Stars and arrows are my favorite
Posted by: juliee | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 08:48 AM
I love the wood veneer with words. Such a fun way to express a sentiment on a card or layout. Thank you for this opportunity to win.
Posted by: Nicole Davis | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 09:12 AM
Wood veneer has been an obsession with me lately! LOVE all the designs that have come out. My favorites are the veneers with words - they're great for card sentiments, or just as extra accents to highlight a photo or story.
Posted by: Cynthia B. | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 09:16 AM
I love wood veneer embellishments, especially the small ones I can use instead of buttons.
Posted by: Patchi | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 09:21 AM
I love wood veneer embellishments especially hearts and stars. I also love laser cut words that I can use in my scrapbook page titles.
Posted by: Sandi Pressley | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 09:26 AM
Wood veneers are my favorite embellishment right now. I love the banners!
Posted by: Erin D | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 09:30 AM
I am addicted to wood veneer. I especially like the hearts, arrows & words.
Posted by: Tona | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 09:38 AM
I am loving the little typewriters, feathers, and stars that are trending right now, they are so cute and versatile. Wonderful layout, and love the little veneers Heather used too. Can't wait to see more this week, I will be Pinning them all.
Posted by: Ann Custer | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 09:44 AM
Loving the new Shimelle wood veneers but my absolute favorite are the star wood veneers! They go with everything!
Posted by: Tracy | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 09:47 AM
I just love the wood veneers - all of them! But the pumpkins are my favourites!
Posted by: Romy | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 10:30 AM
These look fun!
I like the banner
shapes.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 10:58 AM
wow, great giveaway, I just started using these and they are so fun!!! I need to find some favorites.
Posted by: Heather Thompson | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 12:33 PM
I love all wood veneers!!! I am loving the new printed veneers!!! I would love to see more in color!
Posted by: Janet | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 12:38 PM
I love wood veneer in all shapes and sizes! But I am dying to try the Shimelle line's wood veneer!
Posted by: Margie Visnick | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 12:50 PM
Hearts, stars, words, anything!!! If it is wood I LOVE it!!
Posted by: Jennifer Wymore | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 12:52 PM
I love tiny wood veneer because I love to scatter them across a layout!
Posted by: Jen S | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 01:09 PM
I don't know which will be my favorite as I haven't tried them yet! I want to, so pick me to win!!!
Posted by: Suzze | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 01:47 PM
I can;t pick just one type. Love them all!
Posted by: mru | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 01:57 PM
I haven't found a wood veneer I didn't like, love them all! My favorite being plain so I can stamp,mist,write on, decorate any way I want! Can't wait to get my hand on the Halloween veneer AC, I love them so much! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: rhonda nickol | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 02:06 PM
always a fan of wood pieces!!!! esp the kind you can alter with ink or paint!!
Posted by: Wendi R | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 02:14 PM
I love wood shapes - great accents and very little bulk for my albums.
Posted by: Patty C | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 02:29 PM
I love using wood pieces on my pages. Some of my favorites are stars and hearts.
Posted by: LouAnn V | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 02:30 PM
Who doesn't love all wood veneer,but seriously my faves are shapes for different seasons
Posted by: JoAnn H | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 02:47 PM
I love using wood veneer pieces on my handmade cards and scrapbook pages. My favorite kinds to use are definitely banners from the DIY Shop line, and everything from the Bits line!
Posted by: Lynda G | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 02:55 PM
I love wood veneers so much fun to use them and adds a special touch. Love the phrases or the simple ones like banners or shapes.
Posted by: Andrea Garland | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 02:57 PM
Sooo lovely layout!!!
Posted by: Elin Larsson | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 04:07 PM
Haven't used veneers yet, but really like the seasonal and animal shapes.
Posted by: Sara | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 04:14 PM
I like small shapes---stars, cameras, geotags, arrows are among my faves!
Posted by: Steffanie S | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 04:27 PM
Beautiful layout! I love using wood veneer banners, stars and flowers.
Posted by: Robin B. | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 04:46 PM
Beautiful layout. I love using wood veneer.
Posted by: Althea Fleming | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 05:52 PM
My favourite wood veneer is ANY that's in my hot lil hands!!
I love it all!!! Can never have too much! It co-ordinates perfectly with everything!
Posted by: Nicole McNamara | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 05:55 PM
Love all wood veneers!! Such fun to ink or paint!! Love to use them on everything. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Jean Marmo | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 06:24 PM
My favorite wood veneers are words and sayings!
Posted by: Melinda Wilson | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 06:58 PM
I love all of the different kinds of wood veneers but mh favorites have words or phrases and I always ink the edges or color them in. Thanks very much for a chance to win. Michelle t
Posted by: michelle t | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 07:45 PM
I love the Halloween wood veneers. I would use them on Halloween cards and door hangers.
Posted by: Brenda Lubrant | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 08:07 PM
The dark hearts are my fave but I love all of the wood veneers! They add such awesome texture.
Posted by: Katie | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 08:21 PM
FANTABULOUS layout Heather!!!
Wood veneers are fun - I love banners, stars, flourishes and well, it's a long list of crafty loves :)
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | Monday, October 06, 2014 at 09:26 PM
Would LOVE to win!! =) I LOVE all of the little confetti wood veneers like the hearts and stars!! I LOVE THEM ALL THOUGH!! THANKS for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett =) | Tuesday, October 07, 2014 at 12:45 AM
I love and use mostly small shapes - my faves are hearts and stars, and also small cameras and bikes and such.)
Posted by: Stokely | Tuesday, October 07, 2014 at 12:45 AM
I love all of them. And the layout is really pretty!
Posted by: Julia | Tuesday, October 07, 2014 at 03:51 AM
How can you pick a favorite? They are all adorable! :)
Posted by: Mandee | Tuesday, October 07, 2014 at 05:57 AM
I have never used wood veneer, so, I don't really have a favorite type. I would love to give it a try, thanks for a chance to win!
Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by: Carol B | Tuesday, October 07, 2014 at 05:59 AM
I am really like the wood veneers that have words etched onto them.
Posted by: jacquie | Tuesday, October 07, 2014 at 08:14 AM
I like the little banners. :)
Posted by: Alysia H | Tuesday, October 07, 2014 at 01:57 PM
I love the stars and hearts wood veneer the most :)
Posted by: Fleur Smith | Tuesday, October 07, 2014 at 04:58 PM
Ooh picking a favourite kind of wood veneer? That's almost impossible, I love them all!! But especially little shapes that can be used on any project, like stars, hearts and arrows!
Posted by: Kathleen | Wednesday, October 08, 2014 at 02:24 AM
Gosh I love all wood veneer!! Love the little pieces best. I can easily add them to my project life pages.
Posted by: Eva Scott | Wednesday, October 08, 2014 at 04:30 AM
I like any that aren't theme specific, like stars, arrows hearts etc.
Posted by: Helen Overton | Wednesday, October 08, 2014 at 06:18 AM
Shimelle's new wood veneer look so pretty and versatile love those!
Posted by: Sweet Tooth | Wednesday, October 08, 2014 at 08:48 AM
I love them all! Stars, arrows, flags, buntings, themed.. all of um! :)
Posted by: Amanda Boerst | Wednesday, October 08, 2014 at 11:39 AM
Love all of them! So original!
Posted by: Elena | Wednesday, October 08, 2014 at 02:00 PM
I love Shimelle's wood veneers.
Posted by: Kristen M. | Wednesday, October 08, 2014 at 03:43 PM
I love all wood veneer, but my favorites have to be Dear Lizzy! Just adorable!
Posted by: Julie S. | Wednesday, October 08, 2014 at 05:45 PM
I love wood veneers that are words. Actually I love all types of wood veneers - they make the perfect finishing touch to so many of my projects. Love the texture they add.
Posted by: serena | Wednesday, October 08, 2014 at 06:06 PM
Love the wood veneer phrases as well as wood sequins and stars.
Posted by: stacie d | Wednesday, October 08, 2014 at 07:19 PM
I like them all, but especially the dear Kizzy with the typewriter in it. Very cool!
Posted by: Susan hartung | Wednesday, October 08, 2014 at 08:52 PM
I love Studio Calico wood veneers: take note, classic calico2, abroad and thataway.
Posted by: marta - sakehanska | Thursday, October 09, 2014 at 05:58 AM
my very favorite shape is STARS!
Posted by: {vicki} | Thursday, October 09, 2014 at 06:20 AM
I am in love with wood veneer! I love tiny bits and big title/accent pieces too!
Posted by: Jill T. | Thursday, October 09, 2014 at 05:47 PM
I love the wood veneer feathers :)
Posted by: Michele Bailey | Thursday, October 09, 2014 at 10:26 PM