I wanted to show you a technique today. I took Bright colored paper and made it match a more rustic looking collection. I still have been unser the weather. But this week on Ustream Wednesday 9pm EST I will show you how to take ten minutes and make any paper match your collection.... an economic way to get your own 'fancy' papers!
Just a sneak peek of how to do it!
I started with Jillibean Soup paper which is BRIGHT colored,
sorta of something my daughter would pick out.
You can see how this does NOT match the muted beige colors in the paper on the right and left.
I took SmoochSpritz it looks brown but it is actually a soft gold
You can see with the Paper towels the overspray of the SmoochSpritz.
After I prayed it I quickly took paper towels and rubbed it in and made it evenly dispursed over the paper.
This was what it looked like right after I sprayed it, you have to quickly take your paper towel and spread it all over the paper, y wiping it quickly.
After I achieved the color I wanted. I used the Shimmer spray to give the paper a finishing touch of shimmer to match the shimmer on the paper I was trying to MATCH.
On the left is the original paper and on the right is my modified paper. I will show you the rest of this project on Wednesday!
Please forgive me that I do not have a finished project. I am still adjusting to this new medication and I am struggling with it..... I am hiring a few people to help me with the webstore. So hopefully I can get back to crafting VERY soon! Happy Hopping.... Next is my Blog Candy to sign up for the giveaways!
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Cant wait to see the final results of the project. I love how you aged the paper.
ReplyDeletethanks for the tip. very useful for me, especially being color blind i have to set my papers side by side in the bright daylite. forget matching papers at nite. it just doesn't work for me. love this idea and i have some smooch too. thanks erica!
ReplyDeleteOkay, now another item I have to purchase! LOL. Thanks so much for all your creativity and inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Thanks sooooo much for sharing! And I hope you feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial about toning down the colors on a page with other products! I would love to try this sometime!
ReplyDeleteTracy
I cant wait to see the final results!!! Feel better soon!!!!! TFS!!!
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What a great technique. Now I have to buy something else! lol Can't wait to see what you do with the papers!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling a little better.
Michelle
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What a great tip! Thanks Erica
ReplyDeleteliking the technique!! thanks for sharing! feel better soon!
ReplyDeletethanks for this idea.
ReplyDeleteI love this. It is always fun changing things up:) Looking forward to Wednesday and seeing what you made. TFS!
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Thanks for a great tip! I hope you get to feeling better soon! Christina
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your Tip.
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Love Jillibean Soup papers! TFS :)
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling better. :)
Awesome tip Erica, hope you show us more like this.....I am terrible at paper choices and all these tips really help!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip! its great
ReplyDeleteHoping you feel better soon! Looking forward to The next Ustream u teach us so much!!! Thanks for sharing an amazing ideas! Hugs iblingit@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThx for tip, I will try that!
ReplyDeleteGet better soon, gal.
Judy
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Thanks for the great tip...love it. Hope you feel better soon :)
ReplyDeleteJenny
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Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip Erica! I have this stuff and never have used it!!
ReplyDelete♥ Laura ♥
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Love the idea!! I use the same thing with gently rubbing chalk in across my paper and smudging it. Hope you get to feeling better with the new meds..I know how that can be!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Michelle
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thanks for the quick and informative little tutorial
ReplyDeleteupnurse at aol dot com
Thanks..thats really cool! i love the antique, rustic look!
ReplyDeleteCant wait for finished project!
thanks for the quick tip. I really want to try this now. TFS
ReplyDeleteDana
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I actually have some of this but havent used it yet... Thanks for showing this!!
ReplyDeleteNever tried spritz sprays, something I'm adding to my wish list! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLisa
www.allmadebylisa.blogspot.com
Thanks for showing us an altered paper technique. Feel better soon!
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I love your lil tip! Where do I find some to buy?
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing this technique. always on the lookout for new things to try.
ReplyDeletelittlen44 at gmail dot com
Thank you for sharing all your ideas to help us get more out of the items we already have and the money saving tips to help us have money to buy other things we would like to have. Erica your in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip and for hosting this hop!!!! Can't wait to see the rest!
ReplyDeletetyvm for sharing that little trick...im new to scrapping and sooooooo much to learn :) lindaplusthree at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteI want to learn MUCH MORE about these awesome sprays - I wonder (does it make the paper curl any??) I guess not if you are doing it - but does it at all?? can't wait till Wednesday! LOVE this blog hop!! Doris
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Erica...
ReplyDeleteYou have the best hops... Thank you for all that you do and for all that you share... This technique is amazing and very affordable...
Karen
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Great way to use product you have on hand!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteHolly
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Thanks Erica for sharing that technique.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great technique! I've never tried smooches before, I'll have to check them out along with your u-stream on Wednesday. I'm sorry that you aren't feeling well. :(
ReplyDeleteI have some Smooch that I bought because I thought they looked fun but, I have never used them because I didn't know what to do with them. Thank you for one idea how to use them. I can't wait till Wed to see the finished project.
ReplyDeletesharon
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Neat technique, i have never tried smooch products, I'm going to have to give it a try!
ReplyDeletescrappindilly at gmail dot com
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very cool tut on paper toning...thanks. I hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteEva :0)
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http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com
I love this idea! You always come up with some great ideas! Thanks for sharing and feel better soon! :)
ReplyDeleteI love changing papers to look different :)
ReplyDeletea super cool idea! please take care of yourself too! tfs callyann(follow)
ReplyDeleteHey your ida was awesome! Glad that I could see it in prson had a blast this weekend !!
ReplyDeleteThis is just a great idea, thank you so much for sharing this with us!
ReplyDeleteLiz Seubert
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Thank you for sharing your tutorial. Hope you get adjusted to your med properly.
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying the hop.
Hugz,
Robyn
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TFS!!! I'm your newest follower:)
ReplyDeleteGreat technique...thanks for the tip! I hope you start feeling better soon!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to get me started...love the technique
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon. Thanks for showing us how to do this technique! Very cool way to make the paper completely different!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Great technique! I'll definitely have to try this out!
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Cool technique!! Time for me to experiment!
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Thanks for sharing this great technique! You can really change the look of the paper by doing this.
ReplyDeleteterilawson88 at yahoo dot com
Thanks for the tip. Now I need some smooch !!!! Can't wait for the upstream ... Feel better
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this technique...i haven't used smooch but I will try it soon....i hope you get to feel better soon:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this awesome technique! I have some shimmers but just keep forgetting to use them!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, i am going to have to try this one.
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Thanks for the great tip! I always wondered what smooch was used for in paper crafting. I hope you feel better and I look forward to your tips!
ReplyDeleteamanbains1 at gmail dot com
Great tip. Feel well soon, Rose
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. I really am looking forward to more tips and techniques too. Hope you start feeling better very soon. TFS!
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Great tip. Never would have thought of that. Hope you feel better soon!!
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What a great idea! Thanks for all the pictures!!!
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I'd love to see what you make with this!-I hope you feel better! -Raquel @ Raquelsdesigns.blogspot.com (new follower)
ReplyDeleteThanks 4 the tip! I'm 4 sure gonna try it! Loyal follower of both blogs & FB fan/liker! Thanx~prhmangel(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteGreat tip, thank you for the idea.
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