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I have naked chipboard and have just started using it on some projects. I get stuck on what to do with it too and would love to see some links to tutorials.
I think I like the "idea" of chipboard, rather than the reality, lol. I have it, and look at embellishments that people have used it for on their cards. but I have yet to do much with it. I just bought that cute little picket fence die from Papertrey, and I think chipboard will make wonderful fences, so that may get me going on it.
I just got a Cinch, and I know I can make book covers with it, but haven't done that yet either.
I'd like to hear other ideas, too.
__________________ Bugga in OK
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I like to use chipboard by painting it first usually. It dries fast. Once painted, you can distress ink it up, or sand it, or add stickles, or even cover it with coordinating papers. You wouldn't have to paint it if you cover with DP. I've painted and sanded it before and it looks terrific. I've used glimmer mists on them too. Covered a few beach pieces with sand once and that was cool. I find chipboard so strong it's not very flexible. If I need flexibility, I use Tim Holtz grungeboard. It takes on ink super fast and seems easier to work with. Some chipboard pieces though are just supper fun to work with. Let your imagination fly!
I like to use chipboard by painting it first usually. It dries fast. Once painted, you can distress ink it up, or sand it, or add stickles, or even cover it with coordinating papers. You wouldn't have to paint it if you cover with DP. I've painted and sanded it before and it looks terrific. I've used glimmer mists on them too. Covered a few beach pieces with sand once and that was cool. I find chipboard so strong it's not very flexible. If I need flexibility, I use Tim Holtz grungeboard. It takes on ink super fast and seems easier to work with. Some chipboard pieces though are just supper fun to work with. Let your imagination fly!
These are great ideas!! Thanks so much for sharing. I have become addicted to the Ranger Ink and Jenni Bowlin paint dabbers the last few days. I tried the snow cap and love it. I will have to try that grungeboard.
I love naked chipboard and use acres of it in my scrapbooks. I usually color it with craft inks (pigment ink) or cover it with patterned paper. Sometimes I let it be naked with some stamping or ribbons or metal embellishments. You can color it with craft ink, let dry then decorate with rub ons, too. Have fun! The possibilities are endless.
Mary Beth
I prefer Grungeboard and grungepaper to chip board but have used chipboard for years on cards. I have inked it, distressed it, painted it, covered it with designer paper. I have stamped and embossed on it. Someday I will get a gallery going but right now I just don't have the time.
For example: I have snowflakes. If I paint them when and how do I apply dry glitter?
After the paint has dried you need to add some sort of adhesive like Tombro 2-way glue or for something like stripes you can use Sticky Strip then add the dry glitter.
I prefer grungeboard now. But have a ton of chipboard and paint it often with distress crackle paint. I love the look. I ink it and use acrylic paints too.
I am new to naked chipboard. What do you do with it?
