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**VIDEO** Watercolor Background w/ Distress Spray Stains

February 18, 2015

Hello! Few weeks ago I purchased few of the Distress Spray Stains and have been meaning to test them out on different projects. Today I am sharing how you can create this cool watercolor background using these fabulous products.


Instead of using sprays to mist pigments onto our layer, I’ve tried putting the pigments directly onto the wet watercolor paper to let the pigments flow and blend with each other. The beauty of working with Distress products is that it may look horrible when working on it, but when you let it dry and come back to it the results are just stunning!

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For the sentiment I used Merci stamp set from Mama Elephant. These scrumptious and bold sentiments are so perfect for focal points.

** When trying this technique, try not to touch the paper with the tip of the spray straw. It will scratch the paper and leave marks (ask me how I know!) **

I really love working with this technique because you can easily intensify selected areas on your project to give variations in shades. More videos using these spray stains will be coming soon!

Mama Elephant Clear Stamp MERCI Set
*Tim Holtz DISTRESS WATERCOLOR CARDSTOCK Ranger Ink TDA39549
Stampin Up! Smoky Slate Cardstock
Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain STORMY SKY Ranger TSS42532
Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain PEACOCK FEATHERS Ranger TSS42372
Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain DUSTY CONCORD Ranger TSS42242
Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain PICKET FENCE Ranger TSS42402
Paint Brushes – 15 Pc Art Brush Set for Watercolor, Acrylic, Oil & Face Painting | Long-handle Artis
Simon Says Stamp BIG MOMMA FOAM TAPE ROLL Foam72
*3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent
WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack 118711 9 x 12
Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink Pad VF-82
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Nicole
Cardmaker, stamper, watercolor enthusiast, and planner lover

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Maureen Reiss
February 19, 2015 at 2:12 pm
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Super pretty card!! Love those distress colors together!!



Kerry Phillips
February 19, 2015 at 10:21 pm
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Such beutiful results!



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