*Shaving Cream

[no1ana]

I seen this wonderful card in the gallery earlier that said she used shaving cream for the backround. What is this.... And, how do you do it. I would love to add this element to the backround on my Christmas cards. Thanks for any help.

[MD Plover]

It is wonderful - I put shaving cream in a pan (large enough to fit my CS) I find using glossy is best. Once you put shaving cream in pan you then put a few drops of re-inkers (your color choices) then with toothpick or some sort of tool you swirl ink around (do not over mix as it will look muddy) then you simply place CS into it and gently press and lift straight up. With spatula you can remove excess from CS - you can get quit a few cards from this before having to re-do pan Hope this helps. I am sure that somewhere in this site there are clearer instructions though

[melfrank1]

Here is a link with pictures and step by step instructions that Keri posted before.

Melissa

http://www.members.tripod.com/kpacini/shavingcream

[no1ana]

Thank you for both replies. The technique looks really easy... I hope I can do it. Thanks again for all the help. Ana