Ink Spritzer Background

Use spray inks and a report folder for a fun spritzy background.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Place a plastic report cover on a craft mat or large piece of scrap paper. Open the report cover and spritz with the first color of spray ink, leaving a few inches between each spray. Spritz the second color, and then the third, allowing the colors to overlap.
   
   NOTE:
   More or less un-inked space on the cover will allow for different effects.
   

   

2. Step 2

   Holding two pieces of cardstock together, gently set them in the fold of the report cover and lay both pieces of cardstock down to one side.
   
   Close the cover gently. Starting from the spine press the cover to the cardstock, pushing outward to help blend colors.
   
   Run your hands along the entire surface of the cover to allow the cardstock to absorb the most amount of ink.
   

   

3. Step 3

   Remove the cardstock and set it aside, with the inked sides up.
   
   While the cardstock dries, rinse the cover under a faucet with warm water, wipe dry with a paper towel and set aside for your next project.
   
   NOTE:
   Drying time will vary by the amount of ink sprayed and type of cardstock used.
   

   

4. Step 4

   Once the cardstock is dry, be creative! Use a template to shape it into a box, die cut it, or cut it into smaller panels for cards or other projects.
   
   This sample was cut into a pillow box using a template found online.
   

   

5. Step 5

   Embellish as desired – even the scraps can be used.
   
   To create these faux ribbon embellishments, wrap strips of cardstock around a straightened paper clip, starting at an angle.
   

   

6. Step 6

   Complete the project.

   

Video!

Your Turn

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