I'll admit that it was a little difficult to take a perfectly good piece of card stock and crumple it up... really crumple it up. But the end result of this technique using the Ranger Distress Ink Pads adds fabulous color, design and texture to a project.
After smoothing out the card stock as much as possible, I took the Ranger Distress Ink Pads and applied the ink directly from the pad to the paper. For this project I used "Weathered Wood" and "Old Paper".
Next I sprayed the paper with water. Because it is now damp, the wrinkles will further relax. So, if desired, the card stock can be smoothed out even more. This is particularly important if you are planning to stamp on it.
Allow the paper to dry. It can now be used as is. However, I decided to stamp it with the beautiful backgrounder image "Trees" from Cornish Heritage Farms.
I trimmed the piece to the desired size for my card.
For the finished card I also used some Graphic 45 designer paper from the "Botanicabella" and "Communique" Collections. The sentiment is from the Cornish Heritage Farms Mona Lisa Moments set "Motivational Centers".
This was such a quick and easy technique using my Ranger Distress Ink Pads. And I love the unique design created every time!
Thanks for dropping by the CLASSroom today. Happy crafting!