Today’s technique uses homemade sparkly mists, or Perfect Pearls Mist.
They are easy to create and practically free, since they use the Perfect Pearls and Distress Re-Inkers you probably already have at home. Ranger does make a line that you can purchase, but making your own gives you hundreds of color choices.
Since Tim Holtz has a video of this and there is no way I could do it any better, I thought I would just show you how he makes them …
Pretty cool, eh?!
I did this very simple card front using the new Summer Distress Inks …
After applying the ink, I spritzed it with mist made with the Picked Raspberry ink and Biscotti powder. Since Distress Ink reacts with water, the spritz helped to mix the colors and created a little pattern. However, because of the Perfect Pearls, it also sparkles. After it dried (with a heat tool because I am very impatient), I added some Tissue Tape and a stamp. Very cool. Very easy. Very cheap. But very beautiful.
Once you create your ink, what can you do with it?
— color white or cream paper flowers (like those from Prima or KaiserCraft)
— create amazing backgrounds
— use with masks
— use with Crafter’s Workshop templates
— add a bit of sparkle
— and so much more …
Stop by Capture A Memory today from 2-6 p.m., bring an empty Mini Mister (or buy one at the store), and I will help you make a bottle of your very own — free!
I can’t wait to see you!
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