Backgrounds - Faux Mother of Pearls

This background is nothing short of stunning.  The SU Shimmer paints rock in this technique.

I will replace this photo so that you can see how lovely the pearl effect is.  Those that attended the workshop will know how lovely it looks - most participants replicated this background for their card/wall hanging.

Materials :- 

Whisper white card stock, ink pads for the chosen colours,sponge, shimmer paint in a colour of your choice, piece of cling wrap, plastic plate or plastic craft/ acetate sheet, stamp of your choice and a damp rag/tissue 

Method:-

Step 1 scrunch up your cling wrap and add a little shimmer paint to it

Step 2 dab this onto your plastic plate/sheet until you dab off the excess

Step 3 randomly dab onto card stock picking up extra paint of your plastic plate/sheet as you go

Step 4 allow shimmer paint on card stock to dry

Step 5 using your sponge pick up colour from your ink pad

Step 5 sponge and blend one or two colours over card noting that ink will not colour the card where the shimmer paint is.

Step 6 using a slightly damp cloth or tissue gently wipe away ink from shimmer paint to reveal the "pearl" look

Step 7 using a rag or tissue or alike gently polish card

Step 8 stamp or emboss image onto your background

Step 9 cut card to size and finish project.

The stamp set I used is a hostess set from the 2012 summer mini "Up in the Air"  just gorgeous isn't it.  


The photo certainly does not do the technique justice, but it is stunning.  Have a play and create a beautiful effect.