I used the paint dabber resist technique as well as perfect distress with this card. I'm fairly pleased with the end product, but card making is not my strength. Hopefully time and practice will improve my skill (or current lack thereof).
Yuck! This tag went through a ton of ugly---and stayed there. My Perfect Pearls stayed in lumps and all attempts to make it spread a little---well worked as I added layers, but did not touch that first lumpy layer. I suppose that I'm just not a wrinkle free distress based technique kind of girl. (I swear that this tag is a bit less hideous in person)
I love the vintage and shimmery result of this technique.
Note to self: Shabby Shutters doesn't show up really well on manilla tags.
This technique--not my forte. Using the stain to color my background is not my best skill. In the end though, this tag does illustrate the technique so I guess that I passed this assignment.
If you add too much water and wait too long, ink runs everywhere. It's a cool technique, but not one I think that I will will use often. I'm not great at using Distress Stains. I really have to practice with them.
Yet another tag that went through a lot of ugly until I stopped here. I ended up with a good bit of texture and shimmer in the long run. I can tell you this though, it looks much better in person.
I did this technique right on the tag instead of using glossy paper. I really hated how it was looking at first. I just kept adding ink and water. in the end, I love the result.
Lesson learned: If you don't like the results with Distress ink, just keep adding more and playing. It could turn into something you like in the end.
I totally adore this technique. It is very easy and creates a stunningly realistic enameled effect. It is tough to photograph in a way that does it justice.
I chose the wrong stamp to use with this technique. It had just a little too much detail to give a crisp result. It's still a cool technique. I feel like the Worn lipstick is a bit bright for the piece, but the whole point was to have a bright pop on a soft background. From that school of thought, I guess it worked.
This technique creates a very subtle background. I used a Plaid brand stencil as a mask. The green vines were a solid mask that I sprayed and then did a reverse image on the tag. You couldn't really tell what the vines were so I rough sketched an outline with a Pitt Big Brush pen to give them some form. I stenciled the clock face using a Crafter's workshop template.
I love misting--always have.
This one is a bit....funky--not a subtle background at all. I didn't have re-inkers in a large enough variety of colors, so some of my watercoloring was done with the ink pads. I really need to practice this technique and work on my blending skills.
I am in love with my Reflection stamps. I really like how this tag ended up. I had to add some pearl mist. It wasn't part of the technique, but this tag was screaming for some sparklies. Note to self: I really need to get some stamp cleaner. Cleaning archival off of embossing folders with soap and water doesn't work too well.
This technique is interesting. There's no real predictability in the results that you will achieve. It definitely goes through a lot of ugly before it is finished!
I love how this technique looks using this particular stamp. I couldn't resist adding a little Distress Stickles to the eye of the feather. I am totally liking the textile of the torn watercolor paper.
This technique is lots of fun. What I learned: if you want more subtle drops, mist the tag lightly, allow the ink to react, and then spritz and flick.
