Thanks For stopping!

Thanks to everyone that stopped by yesterday during the MemoryWorks Blog hop! It was so fun to see all the inspiration from my fellow team members! What a great hop!

More inspiration will be coming from MemoryWorks soon. So stay tuned! Look for a special inspiration surprise in May!

Today I want to share a layout I made for the MemoryWorks Blog and posted it last week.

I created this layout using the NEW Amy Tangerine line - Yes, Please and Tim Holtz Distress Stains! I really wanted to reach out of my comfort zone and make my own layout background.

How Did You Do It?
Quite simple, actually. Get over your fear that you will screw something up. It's just paper ;)

Okay for real.

1. I used a Fancy Pants Design: Stencil Set - Patterns stencil and put temporary adhesive on the backside and stuck it down on my page.
2. Next, I took an embossing ink pad and inked on top of the stencil.
3. I pulled the stencil away and sprinkled (heavily) clear embossing powder over inked areas. I gathered up the excess and returned it to the container.
4. Then I heated it up with my heat gun.
5. Once it cools, I sprayed the paper with water. Excessively (not soaked) but a good 3-5 sprays. 
6. I gathered the distress stain colors I wanted to group together and rubbed them in various areas on the layout. in the center. 
7. Next, I sprayed the layout with water again and than I held up the layout to let the inks run together a little bit. 
8. Finally I placed a paper towel over the top of the inky area and pressed it dry, picking up the excess water/paint. I than (because I'm NOT patient), used my heat gun again to dry it further.

There you have it! It is actually simple. Experiment on cards, scrap paper and tags, if you are afraid to start on a full layout.

Supplies: Amy Tangering: Yes, Please (Theme Set, Flair, Puffy Stickers); Fancy Pants Design: Stencil Set - Patterns; Studio Calico: Thickers - Goodness; Studio Calico: Sun Drifter (Die Cut Shapes, Cardstock Stickers); Wood Veneer - Cameras; Tim Holtz: Distress Stains (Picked Raspberries, Seedless Preserves, Mustard Seed, Evergreen Bough, Spiced Marmalade); Washi Tape; Staple

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a great Thursday!!

Lacey