This week I decided it was about time I dusted off my collection of acrylics. I love the idea of using paints on layouts and really admire the work of girls that use it BUT they never really tempt me. I always think they will cause too much mess (and believe me, I need no help in this area) and will take too much time to use in order to get a nice effect.
However, as I am working my way through my stash it would be cheating to have skipped them so I had a go and was very surprised, so surprised I managed two layouts in quick succession!
Admittedly I didn’t use a lot of colours but the mess was minimal and it was a really quick technique. The’ Daffodils’ layout took no time at all, edging the photos with paint literally takes seconds and really helps them pop off the page. I used a sponge brush to edge the photos and the ghost letters and apply the paint to the foam stamps, but to make the journaling block on the ‘Splash’ layout I used the tip of my finger!
If you are like me and reluctant to use your paints I really encourage you to have a go, even if you start with just one or two colours.
Happy Scrapping!
Charlotte
ooooh i like this, charlotte x
Posted by: Joy | February 01, 2008 at 07:43 PM
I just LOVE using paints on my layouts, and everything else for that matter!
Posted by: willowthewysp | February 02, 2008 at 07:58 AM