TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

Saturday, March 14, 2015

WAX PAPER BACKGROUND

Wow...bet you didn't think I'd be back already!! Working with the wax paper was easier than I thought.  I hate throwing things out when they look so cool and well.......after the last card doing the resist with wax paper the spent wax paper had a beautiful design on it and I thought why not treat it kind of like Velum.

Here's what it looked like when I was done with the last card.  So I decided to do a type of Northern lights effect using Tim Holtz distress ink pads.  The paper doesn't get very dark no matter how much ink you use so just be satisfied with a lighter look.
I masked off an area for a glowing moon effect and just started adding combinations of yellow, red, blue green, and dark blue inks.  I also used a paper towel to really burnish the color in and to remove from any residual wax that was left.  Slip a piece of white paper under the wax paper to check for darkness.  When your happy remove mask from moon and start stamping.  I used Staz on in black and alot of pressure but the image is still very light..

 I then mounted it on navy card stock with tape and then attached it to a white 5 x 6.5" card base.  This was also a sympathy card so I was ok with it looking deeper on a dark mat.
I wanted to try it again but have it look brighter so I made this one which was adhered to white stock and then placed on a black card base.  I also used a different stamp to show a little difference.

Like I said I hate throwing out something that I think I can transform and I think they look kind of cool.  So if you try the previous posted card...save the wax paper and give these a try.

HAPPY CARDING!!!

3 comments:

  1. What a great technique! I love the soft look of the background and the added texture is wonderful.

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  2. Your card is lovely, Susan, and so is the technique you used with the wax paper too! Saw your comment on Shelly's blog and if you ever have a question about your blog or computer, let me know. If I don't know I can usually find the answer. Hugs,

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  3. Wonderful card. What a great way of not letting a good piece go to waste. To be honest, I probably would have thrown it out. Now I will have to look at things twice before they make in the trash.

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