Whitewash Technique for The Paper Players

When I saw The Paper Players' Challenge #208, I knew what I wanted to do right away!  I have been eyeing that Corner Garden stamp for a long time now, and it says "Whitewash Technique" to me every time I see it. It actually does!  It speaks audibly and says, "Use the Whitewash Technique, if you know what's good for you!"  I'm not arguing with it, because I do know what's good for me, so I set out to create a Whitewash masterpiece. And I had a wonderful time!

This is the Challenge that inspired me:

You might be wondering what the Whitewash Technique is.  Well, if you've read Tom Sawyer, this is what it isn't: Scamming everyone into making the card for you while you sit back and enjoy!

Take a close look at the technique:

• You start by stamping the image in VersaMark ink (after using the Embossing Buddy to keep the embossing powder from sticking in places you don't want it) and adding White Stampin' Emboss powder to it.  Then you heat set it using the Heat Tool.
• Next, using an Aqua Painter, you cover the images with Whisper White Craft ink and let them dry completely.
• Then you use a Blender Pen and reinkers or ink from the Classic Stampin' Pad to colour in the areas over top of the Whitewash.  The colours blend with the white craft in and it gives a softened effect, as well as allowing you to colour on the Crumb Cake cardstock without the paper pilling up. But it's really important to let the white craft ink dry thoroughly.  You can add darker areas directly with the appropriately coloured Stampin' Write Marker and blend it with the Blender Pen as long as you don't press too hard or work on it too long.

• Why would I use this technique instead of using Blendabilities?  Two reasons:  Blendabilities doesn't have all the colours required in the Challenge; and although they allow you to colour on plain cardstock without the paper pilling, you don't get the same lovely softening effect that you do with the White Craft ink.  It looks almost luminous.

This is another technique you might want to try on your own sometime.  It took awhile to complete, but I found it so soothing to do.  It was therapy!

I will be setting up shop at the Westbank Farmer's Market on Saturday!  I will have some great deals, great prizes and games, some retired products for sale as well as some kits and I am looking forward to meeting you!  Come and say hello!

Click on the links below to take you to my On-Line Store, where you can read about, look at, and purchase if you wish, the products used to make this card today!

Product List

Corner Garden Wood-Mount Stamp Set [134045]	Corner Garden Clear-Mount Stamp Set [134048]	Perfect Pennants [english, wood] [133227]	Perfect Pennants [english, clear] [133230]	Basic Gray 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [121044]
Calypso Coral 8-1/2 X 11 Card Stock [122925]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [120953]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad [101731]	Whisper White Craft Ink Refill [101780]
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [126983]	Hello Honey Classic Stampin' Pad [133643]	Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [126981]	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [131172]	Calypso Coral Stampin' Write Marker [131902]
Blushing Bride Stampin' Write Marker [131265]	Aqua Painter [103954]	Blender Pens [102845]	2014-2016 In Color Stampin' Write Markers [133654]	Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers [131261]
White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132]	Embossing Buddy [103083]	Heat Tool [129053]	2013-2015 In Color Sequin Assortment [133631]

Gettin' Grungy for As You See It Challenges!

I love the grunge look!  I didn't think I would ever love something as much as the vintage look for hand-stamped cards, but I've found something I like just as much.  The Challenge #040 Sketch this week for As You See It Challenges provided the perfect opportunity for gettin' grungy, so I did!

Here's the sketch:

So cute!  Thanks, Amanda!  If you get a chance this, week, please play along!  It's not hard, and it does give your creative juices a definite boost.

I got this colour palette off Pinterest:

I put the two together and this is what happened:

• I did a little bit of sewing on this card.  Can you see it?  I took a closer photo to make sure:

• I started with a base of Bermuda Bay, then added panels of Pistachio Pudding, embossed with the Decorative Dots embossing folder which carried over from Sale-A-Bration to the new Annual Catalogue.  On top of that I added a panel of So Saffron topped with Pool Party.
• Using the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set, I grunged up the Whisper White cardstock with So Saffron splotches, Pool Party splatters, Pistachio Pudding lines and Calypso Coral spots.
• I added a Tea Lace Paper Doily, folded in half and stamped with the Pool Party splatters and held it in place with some washi tape from the Everyday Adventure Project Life Accessory Pack. 

• For  the focal point, I brought out the Perfect Pennants stamp set and stamped a Pool Party heart and two little flags with the hello sentiment on them.  I couldn't decide between Bermuda Bay and Calypso Coral so I stamped one with each colour and hand-snipped them out.  I still couldn't decide, so I thought it would make a statement if I used both of them.  The top one is popped up on dimensionals.

I have to say that this was one of the most enjoyable projects I've done for a long time!

Are you excited about the new 2014/15 Annual Catalogue?  Can I get you more excited?  How about a Free Catalogue Launch Party and Rubber Rummage Sale??  I'm hosting one on Saturday, June 14 from 1 pm to 4 pm at my house, 3670 Webber Road!   What will we do at the party? We will look at some new products from the catalogue, we'll do some new catalogue-based Make and Takes!  There will be some fun games and some delicious food and great door prizes!  

But the main reason people come out is my Rubber Rummage Sale!  I have dozens of retired stamp sets, paper and accessories that will be for sale at this event.  Here's the kicker:  Whatever you spend on my retired sets, I will give you 50% of that amount towards new catalogue products, providing you order that afternoon!  Even if you can't stay the whole time, at least drop in for awhile and take advantage of the savings.  

This event is FREE, but please register to let me know you are coming, so I can have make and takes and a free gift prepared for you.  If you sign up or renew for one of my Stamp Clubs that afternoon, there will be a free gift for you.

Register here for this great event.

Click on the links below to take you to my On-Line Store, where you can read about, look at, and purchase if you wish, the products used to make this card today!

Product List

Gorgeous Grunge Wood-mount Stamp Set [130514]	Gorgeous Grunge Clear-mount Stamp Set [130517]	Perfect Pennants [english, wood] [133227]	Perfect Pennants [english, clear] [133230]	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131197]
Pistachio Pudding 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131294]	So Saffron 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [105118]	Pool Party 8-1/2 X 11 Card Stock [122924]	Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [100730]	Lullaby Designer Series Paper [133695]
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [131171]	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [126983]	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982]	Pistachio Pudding Classic Stampin' Pad [131177]	So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad [126957]
Tea Lace Paper Doilies [129399]	Everyday Adventure Project Life Accessory Pack [135301]	1-3/4 Inch Circle Punch [119850]	Circles Collection Framelits Dies [130911]	Paper Snips [103579]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]