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Mixed Media Background Card with Spray and Texture Stamping

A project from our live show CATCH UP with PEARLYWINKS CREATIVE STENCILS LAUNCH in the HTCN studio broadcast 21st Jan 22 · 21/01/2022

Donna creates a layered, artistic background by spraying ink onto card, letting it dry, then adding random texture stamping with fingers for a messy, creative mixed-media effect. This technique celebrates imperfection and builds depth through layering.

8steps
52:00in the show
Step 1 of 8

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  1. 1

    Spray your card with the Hint of Gold spray, creating an even golden-brown base layer.

    ▶ watch this step 52:00
  2. 2

    Allow the sprayed card to dry completely before proceeding.

    ▶ watch this step 52:30
  3. 3

    Ink up a small texture stamp from the Mix It Up set using a black ink pad.

    ▶ watch this step 53:00
  4. 4

    Press the inked stamp directly onto your fingers rather than using a block for a random, imprecise effect.

    ▶ watch this step 53:15
  5. 5

    Dab the stamp randomly across the card, allowing impressions to overlap and build up texture.

    ▶ watch this step 53:30
  6. 6

    Catch excess ink on a separate sheet of paper to create additional background pieces for future projects.

    ▶ watch this step 54:00
  7. 7

    Continue layering stamps until you achieve the desired level of texture and visual interest.

    ▶ watch this step 54:45
  8. 8

    Once dry, use this textured background as the base for mounting focal point elements.

    ▶ watch this step 55:00

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