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Cut 4 pieces of card measuring 9 x 6.4cm from the off-cut piece
of Bazzil (these will become the bases for the ATCs) and
another 4 pieces of card (measuring 8.6 x 6cm) from the white
card, these will be the backgrounds.
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Lay 2 pieces of the white card on scrap paper and wipe one
colour of Distress ink across the surface of each piece until
they are 50% covered with ink. Leave on scrap paper and spray
with water until quite wet and colour begins to bleed. Keep in
mind that the Distress Ink colour will lighten as it dries.
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The piece can be left to dry naturally (gives the best result)
and then flatten if needed with a hot iron no steam. If in a
hurry, dry and flatten all at once using an iron no steam.
The results are not as well blended and may look a tad splotchy
when using an iron to dry the project. Be careful when handling
ironed card as it becomes surprisingly hot to the touch!
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Lay remaining piece of white card onto scrap paper and wipe one
colour of Distress ink across the surface until 50% covered with
ink begin with lightest colour of Distress ink so that pads do
not become muddy. |
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Apply second colour of Distress ink until remainder of card is
coloured. |
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Leave on scrap paper and spray with water until quite wet and
colours begin to mingle. |
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The pieces can be left to dry naturally allowing colours to
fully blend and bleed and then flatten with a hot iron no steam. As before if
in a hurry, dry and flatten using an iron no steam. |
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Once pieces are dry, ink the edges of each piece use one colour
only and carefully wipe pad over edges the aim is to slightly
darken each edge and create a border. |
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To create a more interesting background, stamp images randomly
over background in the same colours as used to create background. |
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To emphasise edges gently wipe black ink pad along each edge
this step is optional. |
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ATC backgrounds are now ready to be embellished and/or finished
with a main image. |
