TEXTURE TECHNIQUE TIME

Several people e-mailed me regarding a technique on an ATC.  It's an embossing technique. {Mine is actually distressed embossing.}  You need  an emboss pad, {sold by ink stamp pads} cardstock, stamp/s, distress powder, ink applique.

Touch stamp to emboss pad and stamp to cardstock, repeat process over cardstock {to cover the entire background}

Apply distress powder, I used several colors. Shake it around, then off the cardstock to the paper.  Afterwards, pour the mixture of powder from paper into a container for potpourri powder that you can use later.

Looks like this. Don't touch it!

Use your heat tool and dry it, keep the tool about 6 inches away.  You will see the color and texture change.  Let it cool to touch.  Then gently rub off  release crystals, the ones that come off, and there will be a distressed look.  {I used distress powder for this project.}

I wanted a background color, so I took an applique, inked it in distress ink, and applied gently to areas.  On this project, I applied several ink colors. 

You did it!  And off you go to create with your handmade background.

I hope this explains the process you e-mailed me about. There are many styles, with different powders/crystals. You can even use black paper and emboss with white powder for a fun look.  Be a kid, play around with your supplies and create.

Thanks for looking.

Remember you are talented.

Blessings,

Elaine