Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Background - Acrylic Smash

Scroll down to the next post for information on how to WIN 3 free stamps sets from ISC.

On SCS in the last couple of weeks they had a tutorial for an interesting background technique called Acrylic Smash. This is basically stamping on an acetate sheet (transparency) and on the back paint/rub on some acrylic paints.

Here is the link to the tutorial on SCS.

I have two cards to show you using this technique:

Eclectic Christmas:

The Smash is on the layer behind the Dec 25 - I used Cranberry and Gold Ranger Paint Dabbers, white card stock and the background image from ISC new sheet Eclectic Christmas. I really like how this card turned out but I wanted you to have a better sample to see the background image and technique so...

Shimmery Snowflake:

The background for this I used Silver Paint Dabber and blue card stock and only covered parts of the acetate with the silver. The snowflake is cut from a cuttle bug and I glued 4 of them together (we'll call it faux chipboard) and sprinkled with Martha Steward Snow Glitter.

Here's a close up of the Snowflake - look at that shimmer!!!

Have a great day!

KAT

The Stuff:
Stamps - Eclectic Christmas, Festive Season
Other - Acetate, Stazon, Paint Dabbers (Ranger), Gold EP (Ranger)

5 comments:

Sabrina Jackson said...

KAT, I am blown away!!!! Love those colors!!! Hugs, Sabrina

Connie M. said...

These are both just sooo pretty, KAT!! Love your acrylic smash...such a fun technique!!

Wendy Weixler said...

Oh my goodness, Kat!! These are BOTH totally amazing and fabulous! I must try this acrylic smash technique!!

Beth Norman said...

These are show stoppers. The top one really tugs at my heart. So awesome Kat!

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