This is a simple technique that creates a subtle background. The technique is easily adapted to a variety of projects. Here it has been used to create a background for a little pig, however it would easily adapt to many others including a sea or a sky background.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: Quick
Here's How:
- Using the embossing pen, draw a few random dashes to indicate grass and draw a couple of long stems for the flowers. Use the fine tip of the pen.
- Lightly brush green chalk over the grass, brushing away any loose powder.
- Draw a couple of flowers and dust these in red or pink chalk. More chalk can be added to build up deeper colors.
- Stamp the pig or other image as required.
- Variations
There are numerous ways that this can be varied. More or less grass, for instance, or different sized flowers. Grass could also be drawn with a green marker pen and the combination of styles would give a greater impression of texture.
Tips:
- Stamping the image last ensures that the image sits on top of the background and gives the illusion of perspective .
- Chalks can be blended to create new shades and hues.
- Lightly dust the color over the clear ink, building up the color as required. It is easier to add color than take it away!
- The embossing ink is clear and will be difficult to see. Hold the paper to the light to see where the embossing pen has been used.
- It is possible to get a similar effect by dipping a fine paint brush into a pad of embossing ink.
What You Need
- Paper or cardstock
- Clear embossing pen
- Chalks
- Rubber stamp and ink as required
