PC ~ Beautiful Backgrounds

The wonderful @FarStarr has given me her permission to copy and paste her swap word-for-word for use in the Paper Cutz group so that's pretty much what I have done....

For this swap, we will use multiple layers to make unique backgrounds.

Step 1: Procure either a large cereal box (seperated into 2 pieces-front and back) or 2 pieces of similar weight cardboard at least 8 1/2 by 11".

Step 2: Use your favorite glue to apply a layer of ripped or cut papers to both of your pieces of cardboard. Use a brayer or the palm of your hand to make sure the paper is stuck really well. Let it dry completely.

Step 3: Use at least 3 more techniques from the choices below...feel free to use more...feel free to use different techniques too... to create fabulously layered backgrounds!

•Add paint or ink using an unconventional household item as a stamp. (potato masher, brussel sprout, flip-flop)
•Add a wash of watered down paint.
•Remove some paint with a paper towel.
•Add more paper cut-outs or punches.
•Write random words or a poem across the whole surface with a marker. Go ahead and overlap them.
•Use masks or stencils and more paint or ink.
•Stamp a commercial or handcarvedrubber stamp all over.
•Gently scratch into the surface.
•Use either a regular pencil or colored pencil to draw random shapes.
•Use sandpaper to roughen it up a little in spots.
•Add some tissue paper or paper napkin bits.

Step 4: Cut each of your pieces of cardboard in half

Step 5: Send one half of each background to each of TWO partners. Each partner will get two different halves from you

Your partners can now use these pieces as they wish - inchies, twinchies, bookmarks, ATCs, postcards, skinnies, rolo cards, etc.

Feel free to ask any questions below...Have Fun!