Hello, Hello!
I kind of skipped last Monday's Make Something post. I literally blame it on the traffic. I-80 was a parking lot and added 2 hours to my return trip that I was not anticipating. I was hoping to use those hours to do some random projects. Anyway, let us move forward and I will post the 2 ideas I had last week on this post instead.
Firstly I want to apologize for a lack of pictures on this first part. I wanted to do this technique I had seen where you use crayons to color the background.
1) Color it heavily so that the paint does not adhere to the paper.
2) Paint over it in a solid color. Black is the most commonly used hue.
3) And then scratch out designs.
I did not really enjoy this project. The paint did not scratch off well and was very messy. The colors were not as vibrant as I had wanted, but I used recycled chipboard instead of white. I ended up with a few postcards that turned out so-so. None I was particularly fond of. Try it and tell me how it worked for you.
Second project: Chalkboard Postcards
I used the same scrap cardboard and painted it with an acrylic.
I followed the instructions for the chalkboard additive which required 2 coats.
Let dry and then use chalk to write on it.
These were a lot of fun! I enjoy chalk work and hope to make more in the future!
Both projects should be finished with a clear gloss or matte sealer before mailing.
Consider making some today!
-Becky
I kind of skipped last Monday's Make Something post. I literally blame it on the traffic. I-80 was a parking lot and added 2 hours to my return trip that I was not anticipating. I was hoping to use those hours to do some random projects. Anyway, let us move forward and I will post the 2 ideas I had last week on this post instead.
Firstly I want to apologize for a lack of pictures on this first part. I wanted to do this technique I had seen where you use crayons to color the background.
1) Color it heavily so that the paint does not adhere to the paper.
2) Paint over it in a solid color. Black is the most commonly used hue.
3) And then scratch out designs.
I did not really enjoy this project. The paint did not scratch off well and was very messy. The colors were not as vibrant as I had wanted, but I used recycled chipboard instead of white. I ended up with a few postcards that turned out so-so. None I was particularly fond of. Try it and tell me how it worked for you.
Second project: Chalkboard Postcards
I used the same scrap cardboard and painted it with an acrylic.
Let dry and then use chalk to write on it.
Both projects should be finished with a clear gloss or matte sealer before mailing.
Consider making some today!
-Becky
ooo... chalk postcards! I've never thought of that! I love the colours of the flowered ones you did. Very creative, B!
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