TLC364 ~ Wrinkle Free Distress ~ (2/13/12)

[StampingQueenJAR]

Today we are going to "paint" our backgrounds with Distress Inks.
(FAQ: Q: I don't have any Distress Inks. Can I use other inks? A: Sure. Distress Inks "bead up" better than other inks when sprayed and you will get a slightly different looking outcome, but use whatever you have!)

You will need:
1. Craft Sheet
(FAQ: Q: I don't have a Craft Sheet. Is there something else I can use?
A: YES! A page protector, wax paper, foil, plastic placemat, glass cutting board - anything that isn't porous should work fine. Saran Wrap is not the best choice, however, because of its stickiness)
2. Mini Mister or small spray bottle
3. Two to four different colors of inks
4. Heat gun/tool
5. tag, cardstock, or watercolor paper

INSTRUCTIONS:
There is a fabulous tutorial in the SCS Resources section by Sherry Cheever, called Wrinkle Free Distress HERE.

Sherry gives you great pictures and instructions on how to do this technique using a shipping tag and Distress Inks. And her final project is DA BOMB!

My sample is made slightly differently, as I used watercolor paper, only two inks, and I turned my paper a bit when pressed into the ink for a blended look.

MY SAMPLE - DANDELION PUFFS

Do what moves you! We will have a lot of different supplies used, and our backgrounds will have our own special touch!

One word of advice: When you pick up your wet tag, cardstock, or paper, DON'T JUDGE your work just yet! I always think it's ugly at this point, but once you dry it and stamp on it, you will LOVE IT!

Let us know in your description or list of supplies what kind of ink you used so we can see the differences in the technique using different supplies!

Remember when uploading to use keyword TLC364 (no spaces).

You can view the entire TLC364 gallery here.

Have fun!

[fauxme]

Judy, this sounds great. I am off to try it now. Thanks for the inspiration.

[hobbydujour]

Judy, what a fun and fantastic technique! I had never seen this before, but found it a lot of fun. Bet there are going to be some extraordinary cards in the gallery today. Thanks for introducing me to this technique...I'll be using it again.

CHLOE STEMS

[lacyquilter]

Here's my card: sending love.

[hskelly]

This was really fun Judy, thanks!! Here is my Fabulous Day card.

[lisa lara]

Fun technique Judy. Here's my card....I did not follow the rules of making a background.

[n5stamper]

Here is my DISTRESSED TRUE FRIEND.

[Emma F]

Thanks Judy ~ here's one from me

Distressed Elegance

[true-2-you]

Oh what a fun challenge Judy!
I just had to play along! I did have to do some additional spritzing after the transfer because of the texture of the canvas and ussed lots of water and pearl mist but I think it turned out pretty cool...if I say so myself!

I hope you will all come check out my "To Live a Creative Life" mixed media canvas.

Hugs,
True

[peeps321]

I love making backgrounds this way Judy! Thanks for today's challenge!

Gingham in Black and White

[jdmommy]

Thanks Judy! Fun technique this morning.

Here's mine: Easter Duckies

[ladyjanek]

Oh, I love this technique! Hope I get to play...

[mamaxsix]

I went for a very neutral look with this technique. Here is mine: Neutral Comfort

[Biggan]

Thanks Judy! Here�s mine;

Distress Inks

TFL!
Birgit

[mamaxsix]

Tried again after re-reading the instructions!!! Faith in Distress

[hobbydujour]

Loved this technique so much, Judy, I decided to do another card. I did use OLD PTI inks...they worked, but not as well as the Tim Holtz. Thanks again.

ROSE QUARTZ & BUTTERFLIES

[katieg]

Thanks for the great challenge Judy! I had never tried this before! Here's mine:

Elementary Wrinkle Free Distress

[niki1]

Here is my card :
TLC346 A trio of spring flowers by niki1 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
niki

[elmo98ca]

What a fun challenge. Here's mine:

Just Because

[Crafty Julia]

Thanks for the super technique challenge! I used grey paper with red, green and orange diluted ink- on waxed paper- for Bearable. I used SU's Razzle Dazzle, Bear Necessities, and Country Greetings for my images, and wish you all a Happy Monday!

[elmo98ca]

Here's another one:

Butterflies and Leaves

[Crafty Julia]

I was so impressed by the wonderful distressed cards done by the SCS gals that I gave it a second try: Here's Grown With Love Distressed Style

[cjzim]

What a great technique - can't believe I've never tried this before! I needed a masculine birthday card, so made this

[krischir]

This was a fun technique! Thanks!

Birthday Wishes

[cjzim]

Here's another one for today:

Sympathy Tree

[TaesTatters]

Thanks for the great technique! I love it! Hope you enjoy my card.
TLC364 Journey awakens by TaesTatters - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[AnniePanda]

Oh wow what a beautiful technique! Everyone has done a beautiful job so far!

[Mrs Noofy]

This was such a fun technique. Here is my effort.
TLC364 Distress Coy by Mrs Noofy - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Sue

[darbaby]

Very fun technique.
Here's my card combined with todays' CAS challenge:
CAS157,TLC364 by darbaby - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[mamaxsix]

Really fun technique so I made more! Distressed Dragonflies

[n5stamper]

Here is my PUPPY LOVE.

[dlsplu]

Great technique! Here's mine: TLC364, The Art of Life by dlsplu - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[susanbri]

I'm so happy to have learned this technique - it's perfect to use with a collage stamp! I've posted two versions:

TLC364 Moments in Time

Layered Moments in Time

[Hawkeye Stamper]

I made two cards for this challenge. I was surprised at how easy the technique turned out to be. I'll definitely use it again.

Dragonflies

Valentine

[Coconutmuffn]

Thank you for the super fun technique this week!! I had a blast trying something new!!

Thinking of Distressing

[Debra]

LOVED this technique. Thank you!

Distressed Crumby Blues by Debra - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[SweetnSassyStamps]

This is a fun technique! Thanks, Judy! Here's mine: You are amazing SC372 by sweetnsassystamps - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[n5stamper]

Here is my GARDEN SILHOUETTE DREAMS.

[krischir]

This is such a fun technique.... I had to play more!

Dreamy Daisy

[BobbiesGirl]

This was a great challenge and I really need to try it again when I can do some experimenting. Here's my card.