I watched Tim Holtz in this video use Distress Oxide inks on glossy paper, heating in between layers and using his heat tool to dry between applications. Then he added Micro Glaze to bring out the shine and color of each layer. Well, mine didn't work so much like his!
First, I didn't use Tim Holtz glossy paper. I used some glossy paper in my stash that of course I had NO idea what the brand was. But obviously it wasn't the right kind. When I dried mine with the heat tool, it started crackling and looking kind of weird. But after I was done, I actually like it so I used it to make 2 birthday cards.
Here's a couple of close up views so you can see the crackled background:
The flower dies are retired from Paper Smooches and so is the black birthday sentiment. The white sentiment is from Altenew heat embossed on black card stock. Thanks so much for stopping by!
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Thank you for sharing this happy accident! I love the sparkle effect! Distress oxides and glaze are in my wishlist, so I'll remember this technique when I buy them :D Bookmarked!!
ReplyDeleteSorry, I meant 'crackle' effect :D
DeleteWell I think your cracked backgrounds are gorgeous and as the cards you did with them. I am trying to use more of what I have on hand and so many of the newest techniques are not done by me for that reason. So I would try things with my own supplies on hand too like you did.
ReplyDeleteI'm a big crackle fan, Angie, so I love those backgrounds. I just watched the video and Micro Glaze is now on my wish list. I also just ordered a crackle background stamp so you'll be seeing that some day.
ReplyDeleteI like this card! I am a big paper smooches fan, and right away remembered those flowers. Can't miss on Kim's font style. Love the crackle background.
ReplyDeleteYour cards turned out amazing Angie, even if it wasn't how you envisaged the background. Thanks for joining us this week at Watercooler Wednesday. Dawn ~ DT
ReplyDeleteSWOON!! LOVE the effect Angie, even if it wasn't the result you were going for!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty birthday cards Angie! Your happy accident crackle effect adds loads of interest to your background. Thanks for sharing at Just Add Ink this week.
ReplyDeleteGreat multiple use of this die - goes awesome with the crackle bg. Thanks for joining in at STB again
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet cards, love the crackle effect, TFS the video link and for joining in at Seize the Birthday, Cathy x
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