December 19, 2009

Better Backgrounds: Never Distressed

Looking for an easy technique that can stand on its own or form the background for a variety of projects? The secret is in the product, Tim Holtz™ Distress Ink Pads. You'll find the details in my Better Backgrounds column at page 92 of the February 2010 issue of Crafts 'n Things.
Simplicity can be seductive as shown below with this image from My Story by Oxford Impressions. Tim Holtz™ Distress™ Embossing Powders provide the alluring texture.
2010 02 LRoberts Revised Better Backgrounds Never Distressed In Love with You Card
If the flame of love needs no further illustration, you'll enjoy creating this colorful background. The rich full colors need no further embellishment.
2010 02 LRoberts Better Backgrounds Never Distressed Shades of Red Card
I've shown you two great color combinations but half the fun is experimenting to see how these wonderful inks work together. Choose subtle and light as with my "In Love with You" card or rich and warm like my "Shades of Red" card. You are in control.