This is a relatively easy technique which makes an
interesting background. The supplies
you’ll need are:
Neutral cardstock (I
used MFP Pistachio Fleck.)
Ink (I used Tim Holtz
Distress Bundled Sage.)
Sponge dauber
Piece of clear acetate
(I used some packaging from a Spellbinders die.)
STEP ONE
Lay the clear acetate diagonally across your cardstock and
sponge on the ink, starting on the acetate and moving onto the cardstock. This will make the darker color closer to the
acetate.
STEP TWO
Move the acetate down about
¾” , keeping it parallel to the previous sponged line, and sponge
again. Continue moving the acetate and
sponging until you reach the bottom left-hand corner.
STEP THREE
This is the reason you have to use CLEAR acetate. Move it about ¾” above the first sponged line
and sponge again. Because the acetate is
clear, you can see your other sponged lines.
STEP FOUR
Continue moving the acetate and sponging more lines all the
way to the top right-hand corner.
STEP FIVE
Rotate the acetate so that it is going in the opposite
diagonal direction and sponge from upper left-hand corner to lower right-hand
corner.
STEP SIX
Repeat the Steps 2, 3, and 4.
Here is the finished background. See how it looks like a pillowtop.
Now you can complete your card any way you wish. Here is mine.
