Heartbeats....#1

One of the new features we will have here on Res-Q-Challenge will be "Heartbeats" brought to you by the Cardiologist on call....

The Card-iologist keeps us up to date on what's new and exciting in the world of Crafting and ways that you can incorporate it in your life!

For this first installment Dr. Denise is on duty!

So, while flipping through my latest issue of Creating Keepsakes I noticed lots of retro stuff, like papers and digital brushes. I also noticed a lot of paint splattered 1980's looking backgrounds.

This is such an easy technique to do! There are a few ways to get a good SPLAT of color!

1. Dip a wet paintbrush in acrylic paint and "flick" it on your cardstock. I would suggest 2-3 colors for maximum effect, and don't worry about any big blobs, that is "totally awesome."

2. Try the "rolling marble" technique. Add a few drops of re-inker to an empty SU plastic clamshell box, add a few marbles (you can get them at a dollar store!), roll them around to get inky. Then use a small piece of tape or reposition-able adhesive to attach your cardstock to the top cover of the box. Give it all a shake and viola! Use another box to add a second color, third color, etc. For a detailed and totally fab video of this technique check out Stamp TV with Gina K!

3. Add some re-inker and a few drops of water to a mini mister and spray away! You can even try some glimmer mist on top to add some sparkle!

For this sample I used the rolling marble technique...I think it made a nice patterned paper for a manly card!

recipe: stamps SU Classic Pick Ups

paper- kraft, old olive, white

ink- old olive, more mustard, pumpkin pie, black, copics markers

So this week, challenge yourself to make some splattered, retro creations! Use the keyword RESQ17 and make sure you link your project here in the comments section so we can all see! You may even be featured in our RESQ'd section!

More First Aid

Here is a running list of all the First Aid Tips we post!

9/14/09 Clear Acrylic stamps all need to be conditioned before use with dye inks. Try rubbing them with a white eraser or cleaning them with Staz-on cleaner and then wash in soapy water and rinse!

9/21/09 If your cardstock begins to buckle when you use your heat gun, flip it over and heat the other side to iron it back out again. Try this for projects that have bent due to misting as well.

9/28/09 When misting your project with a misting spray, start spritzing off your project (to the side) to clear air from the spray nozzle. Spray by moving in the same motion from “off” your project, progressing onto the part you want sprayed. This helps prevent “globs” of ink on your project.

10/5/09 - Many scrapbook pattern papers have images that can be focal points on greeting cards without having to break out the stamps!

10/12/09 - Pigment inks stay wet longer than dye-based inks. For this reason, many are good for embossing with embossing powders. Remember that pigment inks require a longer air-drying time. Some stampers use a heat gun to speed up the process.