Markers on acetate make a marvelous background.
Markers
Piece of acetate
Mist bottle filled with water
Stamp
Ink
Neutral cardstock
Step 1.
Scribble markers on acetate. If you don't have a marker handy, try a blender pen and reinkers.
Step 2.
Spray water on the acetate. For a fine mist, hold the bottle about 6 inches away and spray a couple of times.
Step 3.
Place acetate on neutral cardstock.
Step 4.
Rub your finger over the acetate to spread the water mixture.
Step 5.
Let cardstock dry.
Step 6.
Stamp image on cardstock.
Step 7. (Optional)
Color image.
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Smackin' Acetate. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
Have any questions about this tutorial? Any neat tips you've discovered that you'd care to share with the rest of us? Be sure and hit the comments link in the right-hand sidebar.
