This week we are showcasing This Little Piggy.
This is such a fun, cute stamp set that lends itself to lots of different occasions.
The background is done with a fun technique called smooshing. Here is how to do it. Be warned – this is an abstract, unpredictable and addictive technique but you get fabulous results!
You will need:
• ink pads or markers
• a water spritzer
• watercolour paper (You can experiment with Whisper White cardstock and Shimmery White cardstock too)
• a piece of lightweight acetate or cello/plastic bag - the packaging from Stampin’ Up! dies is perfect
• Lightly dab the ink onto your plastic. (Or scribble markers)
• Lightly spritz the plastic with your water.
• Turn over and dab/press it onto your watercolour paper.
• You can pick the plastic up and move it around. Re-ink and spritz as needed.
• You can add other colours. If you are worried that they will look muddy when mixed simply dry the first colour with a heat gun.
Sometimes a picture tell a thousand words. Or in this case I am hoping for 3!
I stamped the original sentiment, cut it apart and then used the Labeler Alphabet stamp set to stamp 2 of 'as' and an 'a'.
Fussy cutting the pigs and adding skewwhiff mats adds a bit of design interest.
The card insides got some love too.
Product List
Love these Lou. I must try that smooshing technique.
ReplyDelete