Distress Background


Good Afternoon!

This is one of my background techniques that I taught in a class in 2014.  This shows the colour combinations that can be achieved when blending different inks together.  Be careful not to overdo it!

Mat the card abd accent with a black pen.  I love using the Opti-flow pens from Staples and they are acid free too!




Thanks for looking!

Sheree
The Rubber Room

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