Fall is my favorite time of year – the cool, crisp weather, the cozy warm sweaters, and most of all the beauty of the season. When the leaves start to change, I head outdoors for traditional fall activities, from corn mazes to long walks. Searching for a new way to enhance my fall layouts, I discovered a new product from Ranger: Tim Holtz’s Color Wash. Color Wash, an acid-free product, is a versatile tool for enhancing scrapbooking favorites: paper, fabric, twill and ribbon, stickers, and more. The product is available in several earthy shades, including butterscotch, terra cotta, denim, espresso and pesto. To find this product, check with your local retailer.
Before you get started, be sure to take precautions to protect your clothing, hands and work surface. Once this product sets in, it can be difficult to remove. However, the results are well worth your efforts.
Stamping with color wash is an easy way to get started. Spray the color onto a non-porous surface (a butter container lid works just great!) Then, pick up the color with your stamps, creating a unique background for your layout. Combine several colors and stamps for a painted, watercolor effect.
You can also use the color wash to dye twill tape – one of the latest trends in scrapbooking. Place a piece of cotton twill across a protected surface, and spray with the color wash. Try combining several colors such as butterscotch and terra cotta, or spraying first with a light color and then with a darker color for a splattered appearance.
Try different size stamps for another look. For this layout, spray the paper first with butterscotch. Then spray directly on the large-size leaf stamps and press into the paper. Design a background that is uniquely yours!
In addition, try spraying die cuts for a textured, worn feel. First, create your die cuts, then wet and crumple them. Finally, spray with the color wash, drying completely before using on your layout.
Check our Premiere store listing for coupons to a store near you. For more ideas on using Tim Holtz’s Color Wash, be sure to read Part 2 in next week’s newsletter.
