Wall Tile Background

Use a textured surface for a smooshed ink background.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Choose a removable wall tile you'd like to use for a background and any 3 colors of ink.
   
   TIP:
   Distress Oxide inks work really well for this technique.

   

2. Step 2

   Smoosh the ink into the tile.
   
   TIP:
   Choose any 3 colors that work well together for best results.

   

3. Step 3

   Using a water bottle that has a spray nozzle, spritz the cardstock with water until it has a sheen to it.

   

4. Step 4

   Press your precut cardstock panel firmly onto the wall tile.

   

5. TIP:
   It also helps to have a small board to help push down the cardstock into the grooves.

   

6. Step 5

   The tile has grooves (valleys and mountains like an embossing folder) that the ink settles into - this is where the magic happens!
   
   Gently peel back cardstock from the tile.
   

   

7. Step 6

   Look at the detail! The ink settles into the grooves and transfers to the cardstock!
   
   Air dry or set with a heat tool.

   

8. Step 7

   Embellish the panel to create a card of your own design.

   

9. Step 8

   Complete the project.

   

Video!

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Wall Tile Background. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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