dimensional grunge...

where did the time go today bloggers?  one minute i'm enjoying morning coffee and the next thing i know it's 10:00pm and i'm in my studio working away to share this cool technique with you.  as you know i love grungeboard and the many possibilities it holds, but using it for added dimension is a cool thing to do with it as well.  here is a very basic tutorial to get the look of embossed canvas, but i can also imagine this technique working on a book cover or other flat surface to give it a little added dimension.  hope you give this a try on your next project.  back to working away on samples for the cha show.  just a few more days until cha sneak peeks of new products starting on july 1st - i can't wait...t!m

(supplies: matte multi-medium, cut n' dry foam, distress ink, ink blending tool/ranger; grungeboard, word key, keyhole/idea-ology; mini canvas; dictionary paper)

step 1: adhere grungeboard shape to the front of the canvas with multi-medium with cut n' dry foam and let dry.

step 2: apply more multi-medium over entire front of canvas including over the grungeboard shape.

step 3: place canvas face down over dictionary paper.

step 4: immediately turn canvas over and press around grunge shape with your fingers to reveal the shape.

step 5: repeat with your fingertip around the edges to outline the detail of the shape.

step 6: turn canvas back over and apply more multi-medium around the edges of the canvas.

step 7: fold paper edges around canvas and wrap behind canvas to finish and let dry.

step 8: apply distress ink with ink blending tool over raised shape.

step 9: continue inking the entire canvas to highlight shape and edges of canvas.

step 10: embellish as desired with word key and keyhole.

Comments

[Karen R.]

Can't wait to give this a try.

[Nicks]

Nice project and effect , but why waste precious grungeboard when a thicker cardstock would do the same job ?

[Sandra]

what fun .... you are filled with neat ideas!
Sandra

[Kathleen Ford]

Love it!! TFS!!

[anji]

i like you was just sipping coffee, then all the sudden its late at night. i decided to check your blog before bed and now i have pulled all the supplies out and am getting ready to try this technique. LOVE IT!!!!

[Jill in Frisco, Tx]

I'm off to go try this one!!! Super cool - thanks for sharing.
~Jill

[Karen Brock]

Thanks for sharing this great idea Tim. Can't wait to give it a try.

[Sheri Twing]

That is so cool! I think I have to try this! Thanks for the inspiration!

[Cynthia Pettigrew]

Just love the mini canvas frame and the heart/dictionary technique!

[Ruth]

super cool!!! Can't wait to try this on a boat load of stuff! Thx Tim! You never cease to amaze and entertain me! See ya at Carson! Woo hoo!