[Beth-W]

The first thing I did was cut a strip (3 1/2" x 12") of the Jenni Bowlin Turquoise Wallpaper patterned paper. I then crumpled it up:

[jazzyscrapper]

I love those flowers too and have them in a few different colors.
So how did you distress your lo with a sanding block?

[Beth-W]

I love those flowers too and have them in a few different colors.
So how did you distress your lo with a sanding block?

We will get to that in just a sec. Hold that thought.

[Beth-W]

Unfold it:



If you want it to be more wrinkled, crumple it again.

[Hudson]

just got in -- whew

[Beth-W]

Next, I used the large sanding file from the Basic Grey Precision set to sand the paper. You will notice that it really makes the creases in the paper from crumpling it stand out.

[hellmgle]

Do we follow along with the steps then try on our own at the end?? Or do we do something after you show us what the next step is??

[baltoscrapper]

My distresser arrived last week!

[Beth-W]

Do we follow along with the steps then try on our own at the end?? Or do we do something after you show us what the next step is??

It's up to you. I am not sure if you will be able to create all of the LOs during the class because I have quite a few.

[Beth-W]

Next, I inked it using some Ranger Distress Ink. Hold the ink pad over the paper and lightly brush it with the pad. The harder you press, the more ink will be added to your paper.

[jazzyscrapper]

I like this idea of crumpling the pp first. Sorry I jumped ahead just love my sanding tools use them on everything even cards.

[AlwaysHappy]

I'm observing and taking it all in. This is something I can do!

[SarahA]

I've never crumpled. I must try!

[Heidi1154]

I made it!!!
Late a usual here.

[jmo95]

I am afraid to crumple my paper. AAAHHHH. lol seriously distressing is stressing for me. although i do have that basic grey precision file and i just got the heidi swapp edger thing. I am hoping to learn great things from this class!

[craftyfool]

I'm here...but I have to run a really fast errand, then I'll bb!

[Beth-W]

My distresser arrived last week!

Great!!! Did you try it out yet? I didn't know ACOT was going to carry them when you bought yours. Sorry!!!

I ended up ordering a second one because mine often gets lost.

[AlwaysHappy]

I notice you're using the "old paper" ink color. Will this work well with any of the shades of brown?

[Beth-W]

I like this idea of crumpling the pp first. Sorry I jumped ahead just love my sanding tools use them on everything even cards.

Go for it!!!

The first time I did any of the techniques it scared me. PPs are expensive and I didn't want to ruin them, lol. You can always practice on scraps of paper. Baby steps.

[hellmgle]

Crumpling is good stress relief!