So, the first technique is:- DISTRESSING
There are loads of different distressing technqiues out there but for these two pieces I have used just two.
The first one:-
I coloured the piece using distress ink swooshed onto a mat and then lifted with a blending tool - this was then splashed with water and the following effect created:-


For my second piece - I swished three colours of distress inks onto my mat and spritzed with water from my mister bottle. For this technique just give the ink a few spritzes - if you are too heavy handed the chipboard drinks the ink and it gives you a very weak colour base - too much water can also cause the chipboard to seperate. I then added the shape to the "watered ink" and swished it around allowing all of the shape to become coloured. When dry I then dropped water onto the piece and added colour to the edges with the blending tool (I forgot to take a picture at this stage) with the piece I created:-

The centre image is a stamp which has had some white lines added. you can see how the water/ink have coloured the background. Doodles and bling finish the pieces off.
Pop along to the Tando blog and see what Joanne has come up with and don't forget there's a new technique show casing more new shapes on Thursday. All shapes will be available to buy shortly.
TFL xx
5 comments:
wow beautiful
Both pieces are fab Carol - love the distressed look. Look forward to seeing more!....x
These are stunning Carol XXX
These are gorgeous Carol, I absolutely LOVE what you've done with the scalloped circle, your stamp is perfect for it xx
Super chipboard distressing going on there Carol. I love them. :)
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