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SISC9 ~ Create Your Own Background! And a BONUS Tweaked Technique!

Beth | May 13, 2010

Happy Thursday, Groovy Groupies! Got lots of fun stuff for you this week! First, we have some new releases, one that should remind you of a certain love triangle… or not! It is called What The Heart Wants. And another set of immortally inspired rubber sentiments! If you liked Otherworldly Loves, you will completely dig Simply Supernatural!

PLUS – we have a special Tweaked Technique from published art author, Roni Johnson! You can find other fabulous techniques on her blog, Ink Stains, or in her book! Be sure to check out her site for more info!!

NOW! On with the Tweaking… This is a tweak on the shaving cream technique, and it presents all sorts of insanely cool possibilities for texture and pattern! Give it a try – we CAN’T WAIT to see what you come up with!

Mousse Me! Supplies:

Mousse * Dye Reinker * White Cardstock * Heat Tool or Embossing Gun * Gloves (optional) * Scraper, Craft Spatula, Popsicle Stick (optional)

Instructions:

Spread a layer of mousse over your cardstock.

Add one drop of ink to the mousse. Spread around in circular motions with your fingers, scrapper, craft spatula, popsicle stick, etc. Don’t over blend.

Melt the mousse with a heat tool. You will notice as the mousse begins to melt the ink will be absorbed into the cardstock in some really cool patterns.

Repeat with 2^nd and 3^rd color(s) if desired.

Soooo… This week we are challenging you to try out the Mousse Me technique, (or another technique you choose to share!), and create your own background! It is so easy to get wrapped up in designing around your paper – make your paper fit your design!! We can’t wait to see what you come up with! Here are the Groovies with their amazing-as-always projects!