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C+P Layers of Flavor

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C+P Layers of Flavor
Swap Coordinator:FarStarr (contact)
Swap categories: Challenges  Art  Handmade 
Number of people in swap:13
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:September 28, 2011
Date items must be sent by:October 19, 2011
Number of swap partners:2
Description:

For this swap, we will use multiple layers to make unique backgrounds.

Step 1: Procure either a large cereal box (seperated into 2 pieces-front and back) or 2 pieces of similar weight cardboard at least 8 1/2 by 11".

Step 2: Use your favorite glue to apply a layer of ripped or cut papers to both of your pieces of cardboard. Use a brayer or the palm of your hand to make sure the paper is stuck really well. Let it dry completely.

Step 3: Use at least 3 more techniques from the choices below...feel free to use more...to create fabulously layered backgrounds.

  • Add paint or ink using an unconventional household item as a stamp. (potato masher, brussel sprout, flip-flop)
  • Add a wash of watered down paint.
  • Remove some paint with a paper towel.
  • Add more paper cut-outs or punches.
  • Write random words or a poem across the whole surface with a marker. Go ahead and overlap them.
  • Use masks or stencils and more paint or ink.
  • Stamp a commercial or handcarvedrubber stamp all over.
  • Gently scratch into the surface.
  • Use either a regular pencil or colored pencil to draw random shapes.
  • Use sandpaper to roughen it up a little in spots.
  • Add some tissue paper or paper napkin bits.

Step 4: Cut each of your pieces of cardboard in half and send one of each to each of your partners.

Each partner will receive 2 pieces of layered background approx. 8 1/2 by 5 1/2" that they can cut into ATC's or postcards.

A few more notes: When you send to your partners you must include a note describing your process. Swapping's all about the personal connection, isn't it?

Don't worry if you think your backgrounds look ugly somewhere along the way. It happens~~smile~~There is nothing that another layer of paint wash can't fix. You also might find that you want to start more than two sheets right from the outset. I always keep gessoed cereal boxes ready to add whatever wet paint I happen to have going to them(Mostly just because it kills me to throw away ANY paint). The results are sometimes surprising and the process is sooo much fun!

When is the background done? When it looks right to you! If you need some more inspiration I almost always make layers like this for my postcards in my Flickr stream.

Feel free to ask any questions below...Have Fun!

Discussion

jukejan 09/ 7/2011 #

You just sucked me right in, glue, paint, stamp, aaaah!

FarStarr 09/ 7/2011 #

Mwaaa Ha Haa....It's all part of my evil plan.... :P

deLux 09/22/2011 #

Just to clarify: we are making one half of a cereal box and cutting that in half to send to 2 partners? I get confused by the directions. Or do you send one 8 1/2 x 11 each to two partners?

SherriB 09/23/2011 #

I agree. Can you clarify? First it says:

"Cut each of your pieces of cardboard in half and send #one# of each to each of your partners."

Then it says:

"Each" person will receive #2# pieces of layered background approx. 8 1/2 by 5 1/2" that they can cut into ATC's or postcards.

FarStarr 09/24/2011 #

Okay, I can clarify....This line seems to be the problem...

"Each" person will receive #2# pieces of layered background approx. 8 1/2 by 5 1/2" that they can cut into ATC's or postcards."

Each partner will receive 2 pieces of layered background approx 8 1/2 by 5 1/2 that they can cut into ATC's or postcards.

Each person will receive a total of 4 pieces


You are using 2 pieces of at least 8 1/2 x 11 cereal box weight cardboard to make two 8 1/2 x 11 backgrounds.

Cut each of the backgrounds in half.

Send each partner a half of each of the pieces (2 in total 8 1/2x5 1/2).


I'm editing the swap to corrrecting the person vs partner wording...

FarStarr 09/29/2011 #

Partners are assigned! Have fun!!

Mar1l1ze 10/13/2011 #

@FarStarr - this swap totally blew my mind and I have you to thank for it.

I have always been a bit scardycat about layering techniques. I was watching this swap for a while and just decided to dive in and do it. Oh my - am I ever glad I did. I have had so much fun trying out different techniques, themes etc. Tweaking here, experimenting there... My crafting skills have just been pushed up a level :)

Thank you for hosting a swap that pushed me out of my comfort zone and taught me something new :)

I love hpping around Flickr seeing what others did - this swap has been inspirational, fun and a great way to get through my paper stash :)

FarStarr 10/13/2011 #

I'm so excited! I hope everyone had as much fun! :)

bluemonkeymama 10/19/2011 #

This was an awesome swap! I had fun making layers for my partners (and they were pleased with what I sent), and what I got in return was just awesome! Thanks for hosting, @FarStarr ! Great swap! :D

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