I’ve shared almost all of the projects from Stamp Camp. Haven’t they been great? Today’s project was designed by Laura C. Laura combined the beautiful Climbing Roses Bundle with the Polished Stone Technique on the background.
The Polished Stone Technique is an oldie but goodie. For this technique you need Glossy White cardstock, cotton balls, rubbing alcohol, ink refills and if desired, shimmer paint. To make your background you dampen the cotton ball thoroughly with alcohol. Add 2-3 drops of each of the colored ink refills you have chosen (only choose a few or the background will look muddy) . Dip a toothpick in the shimmer paint and dab on the cotton ball. Pounce the cotton ball all over the Glossy White paper. The alcohol will spread the ink and shimmer. Use a dry cotton ball to remove excess ink for a softer look. Let dry. You can get some amazing looking backgrounds with this technique. I think the background can look just as amazing without the shimmer paint. It all depends on how much shimmer you want on your card.
Isn’t this a lovely card? The trellis die really adds to the card doesn’t it? There are some really nice dies in the Rose Trellis Thinlits set and some great sentiments in the Climbing Roses stamp set. Definitely a must have…..I should probably put it on my next order…. 😮
Have a great day! Take care and Happy Stamping!