Crinkled Cardstock

by Ashley Cannon Newell

Use simple sanding tools to give your cardstock an antique look.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

  1. Step 1

    Cut cardstock into the shape you need.

  2. Step 2

    Crinkle cardstock in your hand. Unfold and repeat until the cardstock looks aged/crinkled enough.

  3. If you have more then one cardstock piece you want antique, crinkle your other pieces.

  4. Step 3

    Unfold cardstock pieces.

  5. Step 4 (Optional)

    If you are using cardstock with a different colored core, distress cardstock crinkles with a sanding tool to show texture.

    Variation:
    Try sponging the crinkles instead.

  6. Repeat with all of your cardstock pieces.

  7. Step 5

    Finish your card.

Questions and Comments

We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.

Beautifully done, Ashley!
Debbie Olson  |  Wed May 27, 2009 at 9:24 AM
Me encanta, enhorabuena, como algo tan sencillo puede decorar tan bien. ¡Qué imaginación!
Marimer  |  Thu May 28, 2009 at 11:16 PM
Fabulously pretty!!
Bonnie Sharp  |  Thu Jun 11, 2009 at 2:33 AM
siple and great idea, tfs
antje  |  Fri Jun 12, 2009 at 12:35 AM
i just love the look of these crinkly imperfect flowers that cost far to much to purchase in the lss . . . thanx for showing us how to make them ourselves!
{pam}  |  Sat Jun 13, 2009 at 8:44 AM
Pretty and easy flowers. Great easy to understand tutorial. Thanks Ashley
Darci  |  Thu Jun 18, 2009 at 12:38 AM
Absolutely darling. I love your instructions and truly love your work. You are an inspiration!
Jeanne Kuhlman  |  Mon Jun 22, 2009 at 4:16 PM
What a neat idea! And a new use for buttons, too. Yay!
Thank you!
Kim  |  Tue Jun 23, 2009 at 4:18 AM
Great work Ashley and great name too - my maiden name was Newell!
Dorothy  |  Tue Jun 23, 2009 at 6:22 PM
I love Core'dinations!! With this technique, I took it one step further and slightly misted the paper after crumpling and sanding. Really aged the paper. Thanks for your idea Ashley.
Sandy At Olde Tyme  |  Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 8:46 AM

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