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Table of Contents

Day 1: Distress Accessories• Discussion: Overview of Distress Accessories

• Techniques: Distress DIY Ombre’, Distress Highlight Stamping, Distress Off-Set

Stamping, Distress Washed Watercolor, Distress Micro-Glaze Resist

Day 2: Distress Paint & Sprays• Discussion: Overview of Distress Paint & Sprays

• Techniques: Distress Paint Resist, Distress Paint Lifting, Distress Stain Rub Resist,

Distress Luminous Mica, Distress Spritzed Watercolor

Day 3: Distress Collage Mediums & Textures• Discussion: Overview of Collage Mediums & Texture Pastes

• Techniques: Distress Layered Collage, Texture Paste Coloring, Texture Paste

Embossing, Texture Paste Resist, Distress Grit-Paste Grunge

• Samplers: Collage Medium, Grit-Paste, Texture Paste

Day 4: Distress Crayons• Discussion: Overview of Distress Crayons & Comparison

• Techniques: Distress Crayon Smudge, Distress Crayon Gesso Fresco, Distress

Crayon Textured Resist, Distress Crayon Watercolor Resist, Distress Crayon Blended

Background, Distress Crayon Layered Coloring

Day 5: Alcohol Ink & Yupo• Discussion: Overview of Alcohol Inks & Surfaces

• Techniques: Alcohol Ink Stamped Resist on Yupo, Alcohol Ink Faded Layers on

Yupo, Alcohol Ink Faded Texture on Yupo, Alcohol Ink Painting on Yupo, Alcohol Ink

Liquid Landscapes on Yupo, Alcohol Ink Splattered Florals on Yupo

Day 6: Surfaces & Substrates• Discussion: Overview of Surfaces & Substrates


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Day 1: Distress Accessories

Distress DIY Ombré

Steps:1. Apply light ink directly to an empty

Distress DIY Pad.

2. Continue with medium ink, applying to slightly overlap lighter shade.

3. Finish with dark ink until pad is completely covered.

4. Work ink into the pad by swiping the surface with a Craft Scraper.

5. Ink top label using a Mini Brayer to customize inkpad.

6. Apply ink to stamp in the same direction as your inkpad.

Distress DIY Ink Pad (SSS)

Craft Scraper (SSS)

Ranger Mini Brayer (SSS)

Stamp (SSS)

Supplies:

http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=244984&b=199868&m=24698&afftrack=&urllink=https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product?id=323140

http://shrsl.com/?dggj

http://shrsl.com/?dgf4

http://shrsl.com/?dgfr

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Distress Highlight Stamping Technique

Steps:1. Stamp image in Picket Fence Distress Ink on

kraft cardstock.

2. Dry using a heat tool.

3. Stamp same image bright Distress Ink over first image, slightly off set.

4. Repeat Steps 1-3 for each image, varying Distress Ink color.

Distress Ink (SSS)

Picket Fence Distress Ink (SSS)

Kraft Cardstock (SSS)

Stamp (SSS)

Supplies:

http://shrsl.com/?dgfy

http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=244984&b=199868&m=24698&afftrack=&urllink=https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/RESERVE-Tim-Holtz-Distress-Ink-Pad-PICKET-FENCE-TIM40781--TIM40781RI?currency=USD

http://shrsl.com/?dggl


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Distress Off-Set Stamping

Steps:1. Stamp image in Antique Linen Distress Ink on

watercolor cardstock.

2. Watercolor with Distress Ink, Markers, or Stain using a Waterbrush.


4. Stamp same image in Archival Ink over first image, slightly off set.

Distress Ink (SSS) - including Antique Linen

Detailer Waterbrush (SSS)

Distress Watercolor Cardstock (SSS)

Distress Archival Ink Pad (SSS)

Craft Sheet (SSS)

Heat Tool (SSS)

Stamp (SSS)

Supplies:


http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=244984&b=199868&m=24698&afftrack=&urllink=https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product?id=92733&currency=USD


http://shrsl.com/?dgfb




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Distress Washed Watercolor

Steps:1. Stamp image in Archival Ink on


2. Watercolor image using Distress Markers, Ink, or Stain.


4. Apply Distress Micro-Glaze to image using your finger. Wipe away excess with paper towel.

5. Apply Distress Stain to craft sheet. Swipe the stamped cardstock through it.

6. Blot off excess stain. Dry using a heat tool.

Distress Markers (SSS)

Distress Spray Stain (SSS)

Detailer Waterbrush (SSS)


Distress Micro-Glaze™ (SSS)

Distress Sprayer (SSS)

Distress Archival Ink Pad (SSS)

Craft Sheet (SSS)

Heat Tool (SSS)

Stamp (SSS)

Supplies:

http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=244984&b=199868&m=24698&afftrack=&urllink=https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=distress markers

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Distress Micro-Glaze™ Resist

Steps:1. Apply Distress Micro-Glaze through a stencil

using an Ink Blending Tool.

2. Spray glazed cardstock with Distress Spray Stain. Blot excess, if needed.


4. Place stencil over inked area. Apply another layer of Distress Micro-Glaze.

5. Spray with water, heat using a heat tool, and blot with paper towel.

6. Dry completely using a heat tool.

Distress Stain (SSS)

Distress Ink (SSS)

Distress Micro-Glaze™ (SSS)


Mini Ink Blending Tool (SSS)

Craft Sheet (SSS)

Heat Tool (SSS)

Layering Stencil (SSS)

Supplies:



http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=244984&b=199868&m=24698&afftrack=&urllink=https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Tim-Holtz-DISTRESS-MICRO-GLAZE-Ranger-TDA46967-TDA46967?currency=USD


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Distress DIY Ombré1. Apply light ink directly to

an empty Distress DIY Pad.2. Continue with medium

ink, applying to slightly overlap lighter shade.

3. Finish with dark ink until pad is completely covered.

4. Work ink into the pad by swiping the surface with a Craft Scraper.

5. Ink top label using a Mini Brayer to customize inkpad.

6. Apply ink to stamp in the same direction as your inkpad.

Distress Highlight Stamping Technique1. Stamp image in Picket

Fence Distress Ink on kraft cardstock.

2. Dry using a heat tool.3. Stamp same image

bright Distress Ink over first image, slightly off set.

4. Repeat Steps 1-3 for each image, varying Distress Ink color.

Distress Off-Set Stamping1. Stamp image in

Antique Linen Distress Ink on watercolor cardstock.

2. Watercolor with Distress Ink, Markers, or Stain using a Waterbrush.

3. Dry using a heat tool.4. Stamp same image in

Archival Ink over first image, slightly off set.

Distress Washed Watercolor1. Stamp image in Archival

Ink on watercolor cardstock.

2. Watercolor image using Distress Markers, Ink, or Stain.

3. Dry using a heat tool.4. Apply Distress Micro-

Glaze to image using your finger. Wipe away excess with paper towel.

5. Apply Distress Stain to craft sheet. Swipe the stamped cardstock through it.

6. Blot off excess stain. Dry using a heat tool.

Distress Micro-Glaze™ Resist1. Apply Distress

Micro-Glaze through a stencil using an Ink Blending Tool.

2. Spray glazed cardstock with Distress Spray Stain. Blot excess, if needed.

3. Dry using a heat tool.4. Place stencil over inked

area. Apply another layer of Distress Micro-Glaze.

5. Spray with water, heat using a heat tool, and blot with paper towel.

6. Dry completely using a heat tool.

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Distress DIY Ombré Techniqueby Joy Kennedy

By creating a DIY Distress Ink pad, Joy Kennedy now has a perfect custom-blend inkpad for whenever she needs a summery ombré. And her blend of Mustard Seed, Fossilized Amber, and Carved Pumpkin is ideal for an ocean-side sunset. Try creating your own version—I’d love to see what you come up with.

SuppliesRanger:• Distress DIY Ink Pad• Distress Reinkers - Mustard Seed, Fossilized Amber,

Carved Pumpkin• Distress Ink - Squeezed Lemonade, Mermaid Lagoon,

Peeled Paint, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain• Distress Watercolor Cardstock• Mini Ink Blending Tool with Foam• Mini Brayer• Craft Scraper• Craft Sheet

Sizzix:• Stitched Rectangles Thinlit• Stitched Ovals Thinlit• Tropical Thinlit

Stampers Anonymous:• CMS090 Going Somewhere• CMS260 Halftone & Rings

Misc:• Cardstock

Day 1: Distress Accessories

http://joyofstamping.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com

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Distress Highlight Stamping Techniqueby Laura Bassen

Laura Bassen’s stunning card will have you packing a bag for the tropics. Thanks to Distress Highlight Stamping, her vibrant leaves pop against the kraft background. Keep this technique in your back pocket: it makes it possible to use bright colors on darker backgrounds.

Supplies:Ranger:• Distress Ink - Picket Fence, Mustard Seed, Spiced

Marmalade, Carved Pumpkin, Picked Raspberry,

Twisted Citron, Cracked Pistachio, Mermaid Lagoon,

Blueprint Sketch, Wilted Violet

• Glossy Accents

Simon Says Stamp:• Stamps - Tropical Leaves, Uplifting Thoughts

• Dies - Stitches Ovals

• Sequins

Misc:• Cardstock

• Misti

• Foam tape

https://laurafadora.wordpress.com

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Distress Off-Set Stamping Techniqueby Paula Cheney

Give your image the vintage treatment with this technique—the original stamped lines disappear into the background in a faded halo of color. The soft, antique roses Paula Cheney created for her card bring to life a turn-of-the-century garden. Keep in mind that any line-art images and light ink can be used for this technique. What do you have in your stash?

Supplies:Ranger:• Distress Watercolor Cardstock• Distress Inks - Tattered Rose, Fossilized Amber, Antique

Linen, Mowed lawn, Bundled Sage, • Archival Ink - Jet Black• Detailer Waterbrush• Distress Marker Spritzer Tool• Walnut Stain Distress Marker• Alcohol Ink - Metallic Fixative Gold ( for arrow)• Alcohol Ink Applicator Tool with Felt• Mini Blending Tool with Foam• Craft Sheet• Heat Tool

idea-ology:• Adornment Arrow• Jute String

Stampers Anonymous: • CMS255 - Lady Rose• CMS213 - Perspective

Misc:• Cardstock

http://www.oneluckyday.net

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Distress Washed Watercolor Techniqueby Chelle Fowler

Frame your intricately colored images with a washed watercolor frame, as Chelle Fowler did. This technique is perfect for showcasing your favorite images while adding a touch of vintage charm. Check out the organic edges created by the Distress Micro-Glaze—we’ll be taking a closer look at that product next.

Supplies:Ranger:• Distress Markers - Pumice Stone, Antique Linen,

Vintage Photo, Lucky Clover, Black Soot• Distress Spray Stain - Evergreen Bough, Antique Linen• Distress Ink - Picket Fence, Evergreen Bough, Lucky

Clover, Antique Linen• Distress Watercolor Cardstock• Distress Micro-Glaze• Distress Marker Spritzer• Detailer Waterbrush• Mini Ink Blending Tool with Foam• Archival Ink - Jet Black• Alcohol Ink - Mushroom• Alcohol Mixative - Gold • Craft Sheet

idea-ology:• Tiny Attacher• Mirrored Stars• Adornments Souvenir• Charmed

Stampers Anonymous:• CMS232 Fresh Brewed• CMS183 Hashtags• CMS260 Halftone & Rings• Grid-Blocks

Misc:• Kraft Cardstock• String

http://www.apaintergirl.typepad.com

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Distress Micro-Glaze Resist Techniqueby Tim Holtz

The translucent layers of nostalgic color, made possible by Distress Micro-Glaze®, make this card a technique wonderland. But not only does this card provide a unique look at Creative Chemistry in action, it also shows how Tim Holtz incorporates the textures of burlap, film, and other eclectic elements, accented with stitching, for a mixed-media masterpiece.

Supplies:Ranger:• Distress Micro-Glaze• Distress Spray Stain - Mermaid Lagoon, Cracked

Pistachio, Walnut Stain• Distress Ink - Ground Espresso• Distress Collage Medium - Matte• Distress Sprayer• Mini Ink Blending Tool with Foam• Craft Sheet• Heat Tool

idea-ology: • Texture Surfaces• Substrate Sheets• Arrow Adornments

• Long Fastener• Film Strip Ribbon• Compass Coin• Quote Bands• Tiny Attacher

Stampers Anonymous:• Mini Layering Stencil THMST004• Mini Layering Stencil THMST010• Mini Layering Stencil THMST005

Misc: • Cardstock• Tag• Sewing

http://timholtz.com

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Day 2: Distress Paint & Sprays

Distress Paint Resist

Steps:1. Apply Distress Paint to craft sheet and roll

brayer through it.

2. Roll paint directly on stamp, stamp image, and then clean stamp.

3. Dry painted layer using a heat tool.

4. Apply paint through stencil using an Ink Blending Tool.


6. Apply Distress Stain to craft sheet and swipe cardstock through it.

7. Dry inked layer using a heat tool.

8. Ink with Distress Ink using an Ink Blending Tool.

9. Wipe parts of image using a damp paper towel to reveal resist.

Distress Paint - Picket Fence (SSS)


Distress Ink (SSS)



Mini Brayer (SSS)

Stamp (SSS)


Craft Sheet (SSS)

Heat Tool (SSS)

Supplies:











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Distress Paint Lifting

Steps:1. Cover surface with a layer of Picket Fence

Distress Paint; let dry.

2. Apply colored Distress Paint to surface using your finger.

3. While paint is wet, position stencil and wipe using a baby wipe.

4. Let layer dry or dry using a heat tool.

5. Repeat Steps 2-4 to add different color layers.

Distress Paint - Picket Fence (SSS)


Craft Sheet (SSS)

Baby Wipe

Supplies:




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Distress Stain Rub Resist

Steps:1. Apply Remnant Rubs to surface; quickly rip off

sheet to create random images.

2. Spray Distress Stain directly to surface.

3. Blend colors with water.


5. Splatter with water and blot off excess.

idea-ology Remnant Rubs (SSS)



Craft Sheet (SSS)

Heat Tool (SSS)

Supplies:

http://shrsl.com/?dgfn





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Distress Luminous Mica

Steps:1. Rub several Distress Ink pads on craft sheet.

2. Mist ink pools with water to create color droplets.

3. Press surface into inks and lift. Do not swipe.


5. Tap surface into remaining ink drops. Dry between each layer.

6. Apply additional color using an Ink Blending Tool, if needed.

7. Lightly mist entire surface with Mica Spray. Dry using a heat tool.

Distress Mica Sprays (SSS)

Distress Ink (SSS)



Craft Sheet (SSS)

Heat Tool (SSS)

Supplies:

http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=244984&b=199868&m=24698&afftrack=&urllink=https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Ranger-TIM-HOLTZ-MEDIA-Designer-Mica-Sprays-RMTK47964-RMTK47964RI






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Distress Marker Spritzed Watercolor

Steps:1. Spritz various colors of Distress Markers

on watercolor cardstock using a Distress Marker Spritzer.

2. Spray inked surface with water to react the ink.

3. Continue spritzing color. Add more water, if needed.


Distress Markers (SSS)

Distress Marker Spritzer (SSS)



Craft Sheet (SSS)

Heat Tool (SSS)

Supplies:








Distress Paint Resist1. Apply Distress Paint to

craft sheet and roll brayer through it.

2. Roll paint directly on stamp, stamp image, and then clean stamp.


4. Apply paint through stencil using an Ink Blending Tool.


6. Apply Distress Stain to craft sheet and swipe cardstock through it.

7. Dry inked layer using a heat tool.

8. Ink with Distress Ink using an Ink Blending Tool.

9. Wipe parts of image using a damp paper towel to reveal resist.

Distress Paint Lifting1. Cover surface with a

layer of Picket Fence Distress Paint; let dry.

2. Apply colored Distress Paint to surface using your finger.

3. While paint is wet, position stencil and wipe using a baby wipe.

4. Let layer dry or dry using a heat tool.

5. Repeat Steps 2-4 to add different color layers.

Distress Stain Rub Resist1. Apply Remnant Rubs

to surface; quickly rip off sheet to create random images.

2. Spray Distress Stain directly to surface.

3. Blend colors with water.

4. Dry using a heat tool.5. Splatter with water and

blot off excess.

Distress Luminous Mica1. Rub several Distress Ink

pads on craft sheet.2. Mist ink pools with water

to create color droplets.3. Press surface into inks

and lift. Do not swipe.4. Dry using a heat tool.5. Tap surface into

remaining ink drops. Dry between each layer.

6. Apply additional color using an Ink Blending Tool, if needed.

7. Lightly mist entire surface with Mica Spray. Dry using a heat tool.

Distress Marker Spritzed Watercolor1. Spritz various colors

of Distress Markers on watercolor cardstock using a Distress Marker Spritzer.

2. Spray inked surface with water to react the ink.

3. Continue spritzing color. Add more water, if needed.


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Distress Paint Resist Techniqueby Shari Carroll

As Shari Carroll shows us on her card, you can playfully combine color and design to achieve a stunning layered background with Distress Paint Resist. This technique allows you o naturally build color upon color with great success because the underlying pigment image will always come to the front.

SuppliesRanger:• Distress Paint - Picket Fence, Tumbled Glass• Distress Stain - Peeled Paint, Peacock Feathers, Carved

Pumpkin• Distress Ink - Walnut Stain, Peacock Feathers• Distress Sprayer• Distress Watercolor Cardstock• Mini Ink Blending Tool with Foam• Multi-Medium• Mini Brayer• Craft Sheet• Heat Tool

idea-ology:• Small Talk - Occasions

Sizzix:• Wildflowers Thinlits 66190

Stampers Anonymous:• CMS106 Papillon• Layering Stencil THS002

Misc:• Foam Squares

Day 2: Distress Paint & Sprays

http://shari-design.blogspot.com

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Distress Paint Lifting Techniqueby Annette Green

Distress Paint Lifting is another go-to-technique for building layers of color and design. It works beautifully with lively colors—such as the Cracked Pistachio and Worn Lipstick Annette Green chose for her vibrant background—or with muted tones for a softer effect. I can’t wait to see what you do with this idea.

Supplies:Ranger:• Distress Paint - Picket Fence, Twisted Citron, Worn

Lipstick, Cracked Pistachio

• Distress Spray Stain - Worn Lipstick, Scattered Straw

• Distress Ink - Frayed Burlap

• Archival Ink - Dandelion

• Ink Blending Tool with Foam

idea-ology:• Crinkle Ribbon

• Deco Tape

Stampers Anonymous:• Layering Stencils - THS017, THS032, THS037

• CMS257 - Lattice & Flourish

Sizzix:• Springtime Texture Fade

• Spring Greenery

• Tattered Flower Garland

• Labels Thinlits

• Lace Thinlits

Misc:• Cardstock

• Sentiment stamp set and gold adhesive gems

http://annettescreativejourney.blogspot.com

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Distress Stain Rub Techniqueby Vicki Evans

Like paint, rub-ons almost magically resist ink and stains. Here, Vicki Evans takes rub-on resist to the next level by distressing her Remnant Rubs with a little light sanding. The lightly distressed areas still resist stain, but allow the base color of the card to show through, resulting in a double-resist effect with little effort.

Supplies:Ranger:• Alcohol Ink – Honeycomb, Teakwood• Distress Crayon – Black Soot• Distress Ink – Brushed Corduroy, Tumbled Glass,

Walnut Stain• Distress Marker – Black Soot• Distress Paint – Distress Cracked Pistachio, Wild Honey• Distress Spray Stain – Bushed Corduroy, Old Paper,

Tumbled Glass, Walnut Stain• Alcohol Ink – Copper Mixative• Ink Blending Tool with Foam• Distress Sprayer• Collage Glue Stick• Black Foam Tape• Matte Multi Medium• Wonder Tape• Craft Sheet• Heat Tool

idea-ology:• Remnant Rubs – Numbers• Remnant Rub Tool• Gadget Gears• Word Band - Observations• Sanding Grip

Sizzix:• Mixed Media

Misc:• Cardstock

http://digthatcrazychick.blogspot.com

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Distress Luminous Mica Techniqueby Yana Smakula

Yana Smakula packs Florida sunshine into her card with Antiqued Bronze Mica Spray layered over shades of pink and gold. Try different sprays over a variety of color combinations—this is a chance to play chemist and see what results you get!

Supplies:Ranger:• Distress Mica Sprays - Antiqued Bronze• Distress Ink - Picked Raspberry, Spun Sugar, Wild

Honey• Distress Watercolor Cardstock• Mini Ink Blending Tool with Foam• Heat Tool

idea-ology:• Deco Sheets

Hero Arts:• Hero Arts Color Layering Flamingo Stamp & Die

Simon Says Stamp:• Simon Says Stamp Stitched Circles dies

Misc:• Cardstock• Adhesive• Embossing Powder• Vellum

http://www.yanasmakula.com

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Distress Marker Spritzed Watercolor Techniqueby Tim Holtz

A splatter of sunset hues sets the warm tone on this card by Tim Holtz. Create a dramatic background of your own by spritzing color over your card, and activating that color with water. Finish off the look with a black silhouette die cut and random gatherings for a nostalgic style.

Supplies:Ranger:• Distress Markers - Candied Apple, Aged Mahogany,

Ripe Persimmon, Mustard Seed• Distress Ink - Walnut Stain• Distress Paint - Black Soot• Distress Marker Spritzer• Distress Watercolor Cardstock• Distress Sprayer• Distress Splatter Brush• Mini Ink Blending Tool with Foam• Heat Tool• Craft Sheet

Sizzix: • Wildflowers Thinlit• Vagabond 2 Machine• Precision Base Plate

Idea-ology: • Vial Labels• Small Talk Stickers• Pen Nibs• Mini Plaquettes• Mirrored Star• Remnant Rubs - Special Delivery• Remnant Rub Tool• Textile Surfaces

Misc: • Cardstock• Sewing Machine

http://timholtz.com

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Day 3: Distress Collage Mediums & Textures

Distress Layered Collage

Steps:1. Stamp Tissue Wrap using Archival Ink and dry

using a heat tool.

2. Apply layer of Distress Collage Medium to surface.

3. Place tissue on wet medium. Coat with additional layer of medium.

4. Repeat Steps 2-3 using ephemera and more tissue layers.

5. Color to highlight using Distress Crayons, Markers, or Paint.

idea-ology Tissue Wrap (SSS)

idea-ology Ephemera (SSS)

Distress Collage Medium (SSS)

Distress Collage Brush (SSS)

Distress Archival Ink (SSS)

Distress Crayons (SSS), Markers (SSS), or Paint (SSS)


Stamp (SSS)

Craft Sheet (SSS)

Heat Tool (SSS)

Supplies:

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http://shrsl.com/?dgfk

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Texture Paste Coloring

Steps:1. Apply Opaque Texture Paste through stencil

using a palette knife.

2. Let air-dry—do not use a heat tool.

3. Color using Distress Ink, Stain, Paint or Crayons.

Note: Opaque Texture Paste is porous and will absorb

water-based mediums.

Texture Paste - Opaque Matte (SSS)

Palette Knife (SSS)


Distress Crayons (SSS), Markers (SSS), or Paint (SSS)


Craft Sheet (SSS)

Supplies:

https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Ranger-TEXTURE-PASTE-ASSORTMENT-PACK-INK48084-INK48084RI?currency=USD

http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=933373&c=179451







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Texture Paste Embossing



2. While paste is wet, cover with embossing powder and remove excess.

3. Let powdered paste air-dry—do not use a heat tool.

4. Once dry, heat emboss to melt embossing powder.


Palette Knife (SSS)


Embossing Powder (SSS)

Craft Sheet (SSS)

Heat Tool (SSS)

Supplies:

https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Ranger-TEXTURE-PASTE-ASSORTMENT-PACK-INK48084-INK48084RI?currency=USD



http://shrsl.com/?dgfe



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Texture Paste Resist

Steps:1. Apply Transparent Texture Paste through

stencil using a palette knife.


3. Ink surface using Distress Ink or Stain.

4. Note: Translucent Texture Paste is non-porous and will resist water-based mediums.

Texture Paste - Transparent Gloss (SSS)

Palette Knife (SSS)


Distress Ink (SSS) or Stain (SSS)


Craft Sheet (SSS)

Supplies:








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Distress Grit-Paste Grunge

Steps:1. Apply Distress Grit-Paste to surface, using

your fingers to fade edges.


3. Color textured surface using Distress Crayons by rubbing color into surface.

Note: Vintage Photo=Rust / Hickory Smoke=Cement

Distress Grit-Paste (SSS)

Distress Crayons - Vintage Photo/Hickory Smoke (SSS)

Craft Sheet (SSS)

Supplies:

http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=244984&b=199868&m=24698&afftrack=&urllink=https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Tim-Holtz-DISTRESS-GRIT-PASTE-Ranger-TDA53422-TDA53422RI?currency=USD



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Distress Collage Medium Sampler

• Matte: clear matte finish

• Vintage: tinted matte finish (more layers/darker tint)

• Crazing: crazed/crackle finish (apply color to highlight)

Distress Collage Medium – Matte (SSS)

Distress Collage Medium – Vintage (SSS)

Distress Collage Medium – Crazing (SSS)


Distress Crayons (SSS)

Craft Sheet (SSS)

idea-ology Ephemera (SSS)

Supplies:







http://shrsl.com/?dgfk

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Distress Grit-Paste Sampler

• Distress Ink: lightly tinted

• Distress Stain: tinted

• Distress Paint: opaque color

• Distress Crayon: saturated color

Distress Grit-Paste (SSS)

Distress Ink (SSS)


Distress Paint (SSS)


Palette Knife (SSS)



Craft Sheet (SSS)

Supplies:

http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=244984&b=199868&m=24698&afftrack=&urllink=https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Tim-Holtz-DISTRESS-GRIT-PASTE-Ranger-TDA53422-TDA53422RI?currency=USD



http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=244984&b=199868&m=24698&afftrack=&urllink=https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=Distress Paint






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Texture Paste Sampler

• Opaque Matte: opaque; inkable with water-based inks

• Transparent Matte: matte finish; resists water-based inks

• Transparent Gloss: gloss finish; resists water-based inks

Texture Paste - Transparent Matte (SSS)

Texture Paste - Transparent Gloss (SSS)


Palette Knife (SSS)

Distress Ink (SSS) or Stain (SSS)



Craft Sheet (SSS)

Supplies:











Distress Layered Collage1. Stamp Tissue Wrap using

Archival Ink and dry using a heat tool.

2. Apply layer of Distress Collage Medium to surface.

3. Place tissue on wet medium. Coat with additional layer of medium.

4. Repeat Steps 2-3 using ephemera and more tissue layers.

5. Color to highlight using Distress Crayons, Markers, or Paint.

Texture Paste Coloring 1. Apply Opaque Texture

Paste through stencil using a palette knife.


3. Color using Distress Ink, Stain, Paint or Crayons.

Note: Opaque Texture Paste

is porous and will absorb

water-based mediums.

Texture Paste Embossing 1. Apply Opaque Texture


2. While paste is wet, cover with embossing powder and remove excess.

3. Let powdered paste air-dry—do not use a heat tool.

4. Once dry, heat emboss to melt embossing powder.

Texture Paste Resist 1. Apply Transparent

Texture Paste through stencil using a palette knife.


3. Ink surface using Distress Ink or Stain.

4. Note: Translucent Texture Paste is non-porous and will resist water-based mediums.

Distress Grit-Paste Grunge 1. Apply Distress

Grit-Paste to surface, using your fingers to fade edges.


3. Color textured surface using Distress Crayons by rubbing color into surface.

Note: Vintage Photo=Rust /

Hickory Smoke=Cement

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• Matte: clear matte finish

• Vintage: tinted matte finish (more layers/darker tint)

• Crazing: crazed/crackle finish (apply color to highlight)

Distress Grit-Paste

• Distress Ink: lightly tinted

• Distress Stain: tinted

• Distress Paint: opaque color

• Distress Crayon: saturated color

Texture Paste

• Opaque Matte: opaque; inkable with water-based inks

• Transparent Matte: matte finish; resists water-based inks

• Transparent Gloss: gloss finish; resists water-based inks

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Distress Layered Collage Techniqueby Emma Williams

Emma Williams’ romantic display comes together in dreamy layers of color, design, and texture, thanks to Distress Collage Mediums with the help of Distress Ink, Paint, and Crayons. With a little bit of patience, allowing each layer to air dry, you can create a frame-worthy work of art or a one-of-a-kind card.

SuppliesRanger:• Distress Collage Medium - Matte,

Crazing • Distress Collage Brush• Distress Splatter Brush• Distress Sprayer• Distress Crayons Set 1, 2 and 3• Distress Ink - Walnut Stain and

Frayed Burlap• Distress Paint - Old Paper, Picket

Fence, Black Soot• Distress Archival Ink• Distress Watercolor Card Stock

• Alcohol Ink - Mushroom• Texture Paste• Vintage Transfer Foil Sheets• Collage Glue Stick

idea-ology:• Tissue Wrap - Plain• Ephemera - Emporium and Thrift

Shop• Linen Ribbon• Mirrored Hearts• Film Strip Ribbon• Mini Paper Clips• Mini Sprocket Gears• Remnant Rubs - Gilded Accents,

Special Delivery• Small Talk Stickers• Photo Booth

Stampers Anonymous:• Layering Stencil - THS006• CMS267 Dapper• CMS258 Tailor & Houndstooth

Sizzix:• Detailed Butterflies Thinlits

Misc:• Cardstock ,Twine, Foam Tape• Sewing Machine

Day 3: Distress Collage Mediums & Textures

http://stickydots.blogspot.co.uk

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Texture Paste Coloring Techniqueby Kaz Hall

Re-create the Art Nouveau style of Kaz Hall’s brilliantly colored card using Opaque Texture Paste and a stencil with sweeping flourishes. By applying both Distress Stains and Distress Crayons to the paste, you get an unparalleled saturation of color.

Supplies:Ranger:• Texture Paste Matte Opaque

• Archival Ink - Jet Black

• Distress Crayons - Picked

Raspberry, Walnut Stain, Mermaid

Lagoon, Mustard Seed, Hickory

Smoke, Festive Berries, tTwisted

Citron

• Distress Spray Stain - Hickory

Smoke

• Distress Paint - Salty Ocean,

Picked Raspberry, Picket Fence

• Distress Splatter Brush

• Distress Sprayer

• Glossy Accents

• Distress Collage Medium - Matte

• Palette Knife

• Craft Sheet

• Heat Tool

idea-ology:• Textured Surfaces - Corragate

• Remnant Rubs - Special Delivery

• Mini Paperclips

• ChitChat Stickers

• Adornments - Arrow

• Sanding Grip

Stampers Anonymous:• Layering Stencils - THS032,

THS057

• CMS225 - Correspondence

• CMS106 - Papillon

• CMS164 - Tiny Things

Misc:• Cardstock

• Sewing Machine

http://thelittleshabbyshed.blogspot.com

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Texture Paste Embossing Techniqueby Kath Stewart

Gold embossing leads to eye-catching textured details on this card by Kath Stewart. With a few mini stencils and Texture Paste in hand, you can strategically layer design elements around beautifully colored stamped images. Try keeping to warm tonal shades in both your embossing and stamping for a vintage photo look.

Supplies:Ranger:• Distress Paint - Antique Linen, Hickory Smoke• Distress Markers - Mustard Seed, Fossilized Amber,

Spiced Marmalade, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss• Mini Distress Ink Pads - Mustard Seed, Walnut Stain• Detailer Waterbrush• Distress Watercolor Cardstock• Archival Ink - Jet Black• Mini Ink Blending Tool with Foam• Texture Paste Matte Opaque• Palette Knife• Super Fine Clear Embossing Powder• Super Fine Gold Embossing Powder• Craft Sheet• Heat Tool

idea-ology:• Substrate Sheets• Tissue Tape• Mask Sheets• Trimmings - Naturals Black and Cream• Small Talk Stickers

Stampers Anonymous:• CMS241 - Ledger Script• CMS215 - Flower Garden• Mini Layering Stencils Set 8

Misc:• Cardstock• Staz-On Black

http://kath-allthatglitter.blogspot.com

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Texture Paste Resist Techniqueby Dawn Woleslagle

Dawn Woleslagle created her dynamic card in a snap! Transparent Gloss Texture Paste creates a low-profile design that allows for quick, smooth application of Distress Ink. The result is seamless color transitions and an effervescent rainbow gradient over a bold white pattern.

Supplies:Ranger:• Distress Ink – Festive Berries, Spiced Marmalade,

Mustard Seed, Twisted Citron, Peacock Feathers• Distress Watercolor Cardstock• Distress Sprayer• Texture Paste - Transparent Gloss• Mini Ink Blending Tool and Foam• Palette Knife• Craft Sheet

Stampers Anonymous:• CMS252 - Ponderings• THMS014 - Mini Stencil Set #14

Wplus9:• Cardstock• Love Notes Die• Gift Card Layers Die

Misc:• VersaMark Ink• Parchment Paper• Anti-Static Powder Tool• Black Glint Embossing Powder• Opaque Bright White Super Fine Embossing Powder• Clear Foam Tape• Tombow Xtreme Permanent Adhesive

http://stampawaywithme.blogspot.com

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Distress Grit-Paste Grunge Techniqueby Tim Holtz

This steampunk-inspired card by Tim Holtz features the look and feel of grungy rust, brought to life by Distress Grit-Paste. There’s no better way to journey with a nostalgic traveler, seeking adventure along an expedition of creativity, than by layering ephemera and metallic elements in an industrial collage, such as this.

Supplies:Ranger:• Distress Grit-Paste• Distress Crayons - Vintage Photo,

Walnut Stain, Hickory Smoke• Distress Collage Medium• Distress Paint - Black Soot• Metal Foil Tape• Craft Sheet

Idea-ology: • Found Relatives• Ephemera - Expedition• Word Bands - Observations• Remnant Rubs - Numbers• Remnant Rub Tool• Tiny Attacher• Gadget Gears• Mini Sprocket Gears• Game Spinners

Sizzix:• Blueprint & Gears Texture Fade

Misc: • Cardstock• Manila Tag• Wire

http://timholtz.com

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Grit-Paste Snowfall Inspirationby Tim Holtz

Supplies:Ranger:• Distress Grit-Paste• Distress Collage Medium - Matte• Palette Knife

Idea-ology: • Found Relatives - Occasions• Ephemera - Festive• Remnant Rubs - Gilded• Jute String

Stampers Anonymous:• THS021 Speckles Stencil

Misc: • Cardstock• Tag

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Day 4: Distress Crayons

Distress Crayon Smudge




3. Apply a layer of Distress Collage Medium over entire surface, let dry.

4. Scribble Distress Crayons over surface and smudge with fingers.

5. Repeat with various colors and layers working small areas at a time.





Palette Knife (SSS)


Craft Sheet (SSS)

Supplies:








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Distress Crayon Gesso Fresco

Steps:1. Apply Dina Wakley Gesso randomly using a

palette knife across the surface.




5. Place stencil over surface and rub with damp paper towel to lift color.


Dina Wakley Gesso – White (SSS)

Palette Knife (SSS)


Craft Sheet (SSS)

Baby Wipe

Supplies:


http://shrsl.com/?dgfh




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Distress Crayon Textured Resist

Steps:1. Place stencil over surface and apply Distress

Crayon through stencil.

2. Smudge crayons through stencil, using finger to blend.

3. Lift stencil and dry surface using a heat tool.

4. Ink surface with Distress Ink using an Ink Blending Tool.

5. Spritz surface with water, blot excess, and dry using a heat tool.


Distress Ink (SSS)




Craft Sheet (SSS)

Heat Tool (SSS)

Supplies:








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Distress Crayon Watercolor Resist

Steps:1. Stamp image in Archival Ink on watercolor

cardstock.

2. Color image using Distress Crayons, and blend using a waterbrush.

3. Color on a craft sheet and pick up color using a waterbrush. Add layers of color.

4. Dry using a heat tool when finished.

5. Ink entire surface with Distress Ink using an Ink Blending Tool.

6. Splatter background with water droplets, and cover colored image with water.

7. Begin to dry using a heat tool, and blot off excess water using a paper towel—do not rub.



Distress Ink (SSS)



Waterbrush – Detailer (SSS)


Craft Sheet (SSS)

Heat Tool (SSS)

Supplies:










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Distress Crayon Blended Background

Steps:1. Scribble Distress Crayon directly on to


2. Brush color with water to blend for background.


4. Stamp image in Archival Ink.


Waterbrush – Flat (SSS)

Craft Sheet (SSS)

Heat Tool (SSS)

Supplies:





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Distress Crayon Layered Coloring

Steps:1. Stamp image in Archival Ink.

2. Cover surface with Distress Collage Medium.

3. Color with Distress Crayons. Smudge to blend layers (bold).

4. Color with Distress Crayons. Use waterbrush to blend layers (light).

5. Highlight colored images using a Picket Fence Distress Crayon.

6. Dry surface using a heat tool.

Distress Crayons - including Picket Fence (SSS)




Waterbrush – Detailer (SSS)

Stamp (SSS)

Craft Sheet (SSS)

Heat Tool (SSS)

Supplies:










Distress Crayon Smudge1. Apply Opaque Texture



3. Apply a layer of Distress Collage Medium over entire surface, let dry.



Distress Crayon

Gesso Fresco1. Apply Dina Wakley Gesso

randomly using a palette knife across the surface.




5. Place stencil over surface and rub with damp paper towel to lift color.

Distress Crayon

Textured Resist1. Place stencil over surface

and apply Distress Crayon through stencil.

2. Smudge crayons through stencil, using finger to blend.

3. Lift stencil and dry surface using a heat tool.

4. Ink surface with Distress Ink using an Ink Blending Tool.

5. Spritz surface with water, blot excess, and dry using a heat tool.

Distress Crayon

Layered Coloring1. Stamp image in

Archival Ink.2. Cover surface with

Distress Collage Medium.3. Color with Distress

Crayons. Smudge to blend layers (bold).

4. Color with Distress Crayons. Use waterbrush to blend layers (light).

5. Highlight colored images using a Picket Fence Distress Crayon.

6. Dry surface using a heat tool.

Distress Crayon Watercolor Resist1. Stamp image in Archival Ink

on watercolor cardstock.2. Color image using Distress

Crayons, and blend using a waterbrush.

3. Color on a craft sheet and pick up color using a waterbrush. Add layers of color.

4. Dry using a heat tool when finished.

5. Ink entire surface with Distress Ink using an Ink Blending Tool.

6. Splatter background with water droplets, and cover colored image with water.

7. Begin to dry using a heat tool, and blot off excess water using a paper towel—do not rub.

Distress Crayon

Blended Background1. Scribble Distress

Crayon directly on to watercolor cardstock.

2. Brush color with water to blend for background.

3. Dry using a heat tool.4. Stamp image in

Archival Ink.

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Distress Crayon Smudge Techniqueby Richele Christensen

Enhance the vintage texture on your card with strategic color placement, as shown on this card by Richele Christensen. Distress Crayons effortlessly glide over Collage Mediums for easy coloring, and the color saturation highlights the natural texture created by the Crazing medium. Try Distress Crayons with one of the Collage Mediums you used yesterday!

SuppliesRanger:• Distress Crayons• Distress Collage Medium - Crazing• Distress Collage Brush• Distress Spray Stain - Antique Linen, Tea Dye• Texture Paste Opaque Matte• Palette Knife• Craft Sheet

idea-ology:• Gadget Gears• Hex Fasteners• Linen Ribbon• Textured Surfaces• Word Bands

Stampers Anonymous:• Layering Stencil THS013

Misc:• Cardstock• Sewing Machine

Day 4: Distress Crayons

http://californiaartgirl.blogspot.com

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Distress Crayon Gesso Fresco Techniqueby Zoe Hillman

Zoe Hillman discovered that gesso creates the perfect foundation for stencil work with Distress Crayons. Add, remove, and blend different colors through your stencil for astonishing depth and texture, not to mention classically beautiful results.

Supplies:Ranger: • Distress Ink - Vintage Photo,

Frayed Burlap

• Distress Archival Ink - Black Soot,

Vintage Photo

• Distress Crayons: Walnut Stain,

Vintage Photo, Mermaid Lagoon,

Peacock Feathers, Chipped

Sapphire

• Distress Paint - Picket Fence

• Alcohol Inks: Mushroom, Shell

Pink

• Manila Tag #8

• Distress Watercolor Cardstock

• Dina Wakley Gesso

• Palette Knife

• Glossy Accents

• Mini Blending Tool with Foam

• Craft Sheet

ideaology:• Textured Surfaces

• Substrate Sheets

• Ephemera Pack - Emporium

• Vial Labels

• Remnant Rubs - Botanicals

• Heirloom Roses

• Linen Ribbon

Sizzix:• Mixed Media Thinlits

• Handwritten Journey Thinlits

• Wordplay Bigz XL

Stampers Anonymous:• CMS123 - Attic Treasure

• CMS264 - Label Frames

Misc:• Cardstock

http://www.igirlzoe.com

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Distress Crayon Resist Techniqueby Debby Hughes

Eye-catching color saturation and a bold pattern set the stage for Debby Hughes’ card. This gorgeous look is achieved through the use of a Picket Fence Distress Crayon, a flourish stencil with dramatic sweeps and curves, and warm, nature-inspired shades of Distress Ink. It’s amazing what a simple white crayon can do.

Supplies:Ranger:• Distress Crayon - Picket Fence• Distress Inks - Peeled Paint, Mustard Seed, Spiced

Marmalade, Dried Marigold, • Worn Lipstick, Brushed Corduroy• Perfect Pearls diluted with water in a Mini Mister• Mini Ink Blending Tool with Foam• Detailer Waterbrush• Craft Sheet• Heat Tool

Stampers Anonymous:• Layering Stencil - THS032

Misc:• Cardstock• Acrylic Block • Foam Adhesive• Stamp• White Embossing Powder• Sequins• Twine

http://limedoodledesign.com

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Distress Watercolor Resist Techniqueby Jennifer McGuire

Jennifer McGuire’s cards are a study in color! Use Distress Crayons with a bit of preliminary smudging and blending to create a lively, colorful flower. Then, come in over the top with watercolors. The Distress Crayons work beautifully to resist watercolors—as long as you don’t touch the crayon pigment again, the original color will stand firm.

Supplies:Ranger:• Distress Crayons - Festive Berries, Picked

Raspberry, Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed, Walnut Stain, Peeled Paint, Twisted Citron, Peacock Feathers, Blueprint Sketch

• Distress Ink - Broken China• Distress Watercolor Cardstock• Archival Ink - Jet Black• Perfect Pearl Perfect Pearls• Mini Ink Blending Tool with Foam• Craft Sheet

Stampers Anonymous:• CMS215 - Flower Garden

Simon Says Stamp:• Birthday Flower Stamps

Misc:• Uniball White Gel Pen• MISTI Stamping Tool• Fiskars Micro Tip Scissors• Paint Brushes• Heat Gun• Baby Wipes• Microfiber Cleaning Cloth• Post-It Notes• Blue Masking Tape• Washi Tape

http://www.jennifermcguireink.com

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Distress Crayon Blended Background Techniqueby Kathy Racoosin

Put your Distress Crayons to the test, and scribble hard to create dramatic swathes of color and intense gradients, as demonstrated on Kathy Racoosin’s cards. Blend the colors using a little bit of water and your trusty waterbrush—don’t worry, the color won’t run—to give your card that “just painted” artistic style.

Supplies:Ranger:• Distress Crayons• Archival Ink - Jet Black• Glossy Accents

Stampers Anonymous:• CMS212 - Bird Crazy

Sizzix:• Friendship Words: Block Thinlit

Misc:• Cardstock• Watercolor Cardstock• Paint Brush• Foam Tape• Twine• Sequins

http://www.thedailymarker.com

http://www.thedailymarker.com

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Distress Crayon Layered Coloringby Tim Holtz

The ability to smudge, shade, and blend Distress Crayons makes these pigment sticks the ultimate medium for creating Layered Coloring. This collage card by Tim Holtz captures an artistic perspective—imagery layered with texture, colors, and highlighted hues.

Supplies:Ranger:• Distress Crayons• Distress Collage Medium - Crazing• Distress Collage Brush• Distress Archival Ink - Black Soot• Waterbrush - Detailer• Glossy Accents• Craft Sheet• Heat Tool

Idea-ology: • Adornments - Souvenir, Arrows• Number Tokens• Ruler Ribbon• Small Talk Stickers

Stampers Anonymous:• CMS267 - Dapper

Misc: • Cardstock• Patterned Paper• Manila Tag• Black Tag• String

http://timholtz.com

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Day 5: Alcohol Ink & Yupo

Alcohol Ink Stamped Resist on Yupo

Steps:1. Apply Alcohol Inks & Mixative to ink

applicator tool.

2. Stamp inked tool over Yupo covering entire surface.

3. Continue stamping inks, drip inks directly on Yupo for effect.

4. Ink stamp with Archival Ink and stamp image.

5. Immediately wipe away stamped image with dry cloth to lift color and create a ghosted resist effect.

Alcohol Inks (SSS)

Alcohol Mixative (SSS)

Alcohol Ink Yupo (SSS)

Ink Applicator Tool (SSS)


Stamp (SSS)

Craft Sheet (SSS)

Soft Cloth

Supplies:

http://shrsl.com/?dgeq

http://shrsl.com/?dger

http://shrsl.com/?dgew

http://shrsl.com/?dget




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Alcohol Ink Texture Resist on Yupo

Steps:1. Apply Alcohol Inks & Mixative to ink

applicator tool.



4. Emboss texture using embossing folder.

5. Ink raised surface with Archival Ink.

6. Immediately wipe away inked design with dry cloth to lift color and create a ghosted resist effect.

Alcohol Inks (SSS)





Craft Sheet (SSS)

Embossing Folder & Die-Cutting Machine

Soft Cloth

Supplies:







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Alcohol Ink Faded Layers on Yupo

Steps:1. Apply Alcohol Inks, Mixative and Blending

Solution to Craft Sheet.

2. Swipe Yupo through inks on sheet several times until background is covered.

3. Let inked background dry completely.

4. Place stencil over Yupo and gently rub with ink blending tool and blending solution to lift color. (Note: Be sure to apply the Blending Solution to the craft sheet to avoid saturating the foam.)

Alcohol Inks (SSS)






Craft Sheet (SSS)

Supplies:








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Alcohol Ink Painting on Yupo

Steps:Optional Background: Apply light colors of Alcohol Ink and Blending Solution to Craft Sheet. Swipe Yupo through inks covering entire background with light

wash. Let dry completely.

1. Stamp image with light color of Archival Ink and let dry.

2. Create a palette of Alcohol Ink colors.

3. Paint with Alcohol Ink using a fine paint brush.

4. Note: Blending Solution is to Alcohol Ink what water is to watercolor.


Alcohol Inks (SSS)


Blending Solution (SSS)

Craft Sheet (SSS)

Paintbrush

Supplies:




http://shrsl.com/?dges


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Alcohol Ink Liquid Landscapes on Yupo

Steps:1. Apply Alcohol Inks directly on Yupo.

2. Apply Blending Solution over inks.

3. Move inks around by dragging a straw or smooth object across inked surface.

4. Repeat previous steps to achieve fluid landscape design.

Alcohol Inks (SSS)



Craft Sheet (SSS)

Canned Air (optional)

Supplies:





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Alcohol Ink Splattered Florals on Yupo

Steps:1. Apply Alcohol Inks directly on Yupo.

2. Apply Blending Solution over inks.

3. Quickly blast ink mixture with canned air or blow through straw to move inks.

4. Repeat previous steps to achieve splattered floral design.

Alcohol Inks (SSS)



Craft Sheet (SSS)

Straw or Canned Air (optional)

Supplies:






Alcohol Ink Stamped

Resist on Yupo 1. Apply Alcohol Inks

& Mixative to ink applicator tool.



4. Ink stamp with Archival Ink and stamp image.

5. Immediately wipe away stamped image with dry cloth to lift color and create a ghosted resist effect.

Alcohol Ink Texture Resist

on Yupo 1. Apply Alcohol Inks & Mixative

to ink applicator tool.2. Stamp inked tool over Yupo

covering entire surface.3. Continue stamping inks, drip

inks directly on Yupo for effect.

4. Emboss texture using embossing folder.

5. Ink raised surface with Archival Ink.

6. Immediately wipe away inked design with dry cloth to lift color and create a ghosted resist effect.

Alcohol Ink Splattered

Florals on Yupo1. Apply Alcohol Inks

directly on Yupo.2. Apply Blending

Solution over inks.3. Quickly blast ink

mixture with canned air or blow through straw to move inks.

4. Repeat previous steps to achieve splattered floral design.

Alcohol Ink Painting

on Yupo Optional. Background: Apply light colors of Alcohol Ink and Blending Solution to Craft Sheet. Swipe Yupo through inks covering entire background. Let dry completely.

1. Stamp image with light color of Archival Ink and let dry.

2. Create a palette of Alcohol Ink colors.

3. Paint with Alcohol Ink using a fine paint brush.

Note: Blending Solution is to Alcohol Ink what water is to watercolor.

Alcohol Ink Liquid

Landscapes on Yupo 1. Apply Alcohol Inks

directly on Yupo.2. Apply Blending

Solution over inks.3. Move inks around by

dragging a straw or smooth object across inked surface.

4. Repeat previous steps to achieve fluid landscape design.

Alcohol Ink Faded Layers

on Yupo 1. Apply Alcohol Inks, Mixative

and Blending Solution to

Craft Sheet.

2. Swipe Yupo through inks

on sheet several times until

background is covered.

3. Let inked background dry

completely.

4. Place stencil over Yupo and

gently rub with ink blending

tool and blending solution

to lift color. (Note: Be

sure to apply the Blending

Solution to the craft sheet to

avoid saturating the foam.)

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Alcohol Ink Stamped Resist on Yupo Techniqueby Tim Holtz

The lifted layers of ink capture the look of salvaged images from an old photography studio. This collaged card by Tim Holtz creates a haunting effect of remnants from the past.

SuppliesRanger:• Alcohol Ink Yupo - White• Alcohol Inks: Pitch Black,

Mushroom• Alcohol Blending Solution• Alcohol Ink Applicator with Felt• Archival Ink - Hickory Smoke• Distress Ink - Black Soot, Walnut

Stain

• Distress Collage Medium - Matte• Mini Ink Blending Tool• Craft Sheet• Heat Tool

idea-ology:• Film Strip Ribbon• Wishbones• Mini Sprocket Gears• Pen Nibs• Remnant Rubs

• Stencil Mark• Vial Labels• Tiny Attacher• Sanding Grip• Remnant Rub Toom

Stampers Anonymous:• CMS262 - Evolution

Misc: • Cardstock

Day 5: Alcohol Ink & Yupo

http://timholtz.com

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Alcohol Ink Texture Resist on Yupo Techniqueby Wendy Vecchi

Color and texture playfully combine and contrast in this dreamy card from Wendy Vecchi. By removing the color from the raised texture, you draw the eye to those lighter areas, making the texture appear more dimensional than it is. And Yupo embosses beautifully!

Supplies:Ranger:• Alcohol Ink Yupo (background & butterfly)• Alcohol Inks: Stonewash, Denim, Terra Cotta, Caramel

& Gold Metallic Mixative• Alcohol Blending Solution• Alcohol Ink Applicator with Felt• Distress Paint: Tarnished Brass• Mini Blending Tool with Foam• Ranger Craft Sheet• Ranger Heat Tool• Ranger Black Foam Adhesive• Ranger Kraft Cardstock• Jet Black Archival Ink• Tree Branch Archival Ink• Ranger Multi Medium

Sizzix: • Dot Matrix Embossing Folder, Detailed Butterfly Thinlit,

Stitched Ovals Thinlit

Idea-ology: • Screw Eye & Tassel

Stampers Anonymous:• Studio 490 Clearly For Art, Mat Mini Heart, Vintage Text

Background Stamp, Just Say It Background Stamp

Misc: • Cardstock

http://www.studio490art.blogspot.com

http://www.studio490art.blogspot.com

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Alcohol Ink Faded Layers on Yupo Techniqueby Shelly Hickox

This card by Shelly Hickox delightfully demonstrates how to obtain artful designs using a stencil and blending solution to remove layers of ink. The lines and crosses faded into stunning earth-and-sea shades of blue and brown are reminiscent of an old map, inviting us on a creative journey.

Supplies:Ranger:• Alcohol Ink - Juniper, Stonewashed, Hazelnut, Sail Boat

Blue, Terra Cotta, Bottle, Espresso

• Alcohol Blending Solution

• Alcohol Ink Applicator Tool with Felt

• Alcohol Ink Yupo - White

• Mini Ink Blending Tool with Foam

• Craft Sheet

• Distress Ink - Vintage Photo

idea-ology:• Just String

• Sprocket Gears

• Philosophy Tags

• Fluted Fasteners

• Swivel Clasp

• Small Talk Stickers

Stampers Anonymous:• Layering Stencils: THS051, THS053

Misc:• Kraft Cardstock

http://shellyhickox.blogspot.com

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Alcohol Ink Painting on Yupo Techniqueby Kristina Werner

Bold blooms burst forth in lively color when you paint using alcohol ink on yupo, as Kristina Werner’s vibrant card shows us. When painting with alcohol ink, just remember that the ink will spread—use a smaller brush than you think you’ll need for the shapes you want to create—and practice so you can start to anticipate what the ink will do.

Supplies:Ranger:• Alcohol Inks - Red Pepper, Wild Plum, Shell Pink,

Watermelon, Mountain Rose, Lettuce, Pesto, Lemonade• Snow Cap Mixative• Alcohol Blending Solution• Rubbing Alcohol (for cleanup)• White Yupo Paper• Gold embossing powder• Craft Sheet• Multi-Medium Matte

Dies:• Avery Elle Sentimental dies

Misc:• Cardstock• Paint palette• Round Size 6 Brush• Round Size 0 Brush• Paper towels• Martha Stewart Crafts Mini Scoring Board• Simon Says Stamp Teflon Bone Folder• VersaMark Ink• Milwaukee Heat Tool• Tombow Xtreme Adhesive• Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine

http://www.kwernerdesign.com/blog/

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Alcohol Ink Liquid Landscapes on Yupo Techniqueby Tim Holtz

Fluid colors mimic the breathtaking landscapes of the world around us. Tim Holtz lets his creativity flow in layers of colorful hues and artistic perspective, reminding us to capture life’s moments.

Supplies:Ranger:• Alcohol Ink Yupo - White• Alcohol Inks - Red Pepper, Sunshine Yellow, Wild Plum,

Denim, Amethyst, Meadow, Lettuce, Teakwood, Patina, Turquoise, Mushroom

• Alcohol Metallic Mixative - Gold• Alcohol Blending Solution• Distress Ink - Walnut Stain• Distress Collage Medium - Matte• Mini Ink Blending Tool• Craft Sheet• Heat Tool

idea-ology:• Word Band• Long Fasteners• Textured Surfaces - Cork

Sizzix:• Paper Punches - Pine, Branch

Misc: • Cardstock• Straw• Foam Tape• Jute

http://timholtz.com

http://timholtz.com

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Alcohol Ink Splattered Floral on Yupo Techniqueby Tim Holtz

Whimsical splatters dance across a blended background of playful creativity. The stylistic floral created by Tim Holtz takes center stage on this colorful card.

Supplies:Ranger:• Alcohol Ink Yupo - White• Alcohol Inks - Pink Flamingo, Sunshine Yellow,

Limeade, Lettuce, Denim, Amethyst• Alcohol Blending Solution• Distress Ink - Black Soot• Craft Sheet• Heat Tool

Sizzix:• Handwritten Celebrate Thinlits

Misc: • Cardstock• Foam Tape

http://timholtz.com

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