2012 Technique Calendar - March - Wax Paper Die-Cut Resist Technique

Today's technique is a variation on one of my favorite techniques - Wax Paper Resist.  I thought it would be fun to kick it up a notch and try something new so here goes....

2012 Technique Calendar

March

Wax Paper Die-Cut Resist Technique

Supplies:

Wax Paper
Cardstock (regular or glossy)
Ink
Iron
Die-cutter & Die
Embellishments to finish off your calendar page

Instructions:

1. Fold a sheet of wax paper several times sized to fit your particular die-cut.  I'm using a smaller shamrock so I was able to fold my wax paper down to about a 2.5x2.5" square.

2. Die-cut and crumble the wax paper.

3. Open and smooth out your die-cuts. Arrange them on your cardstock* so they are fairly close together.

*Note - I am using plain cardstock for this particular example.  Plain cardstock yields a subtle resist while glossy cardstock will give you a much more defined resist pattern.

4. Cover with a second sheet of cardstock and iron. I ironed my waxed paper for about 30 - 45 seconds...

5. Lift the top sheet of cardstock off the pile and remove all of the wax paper die-cuts. Now you're ready to add ink!

6. Apply ink in desired fashion. I usually either apply Distress Ink with my Ink Blending Tool or in this case I applied Distress Stain over both sheets of cardstock.

here is how it looks wet....

and after it has dried....

Now the Wax Paper Die-Cut Resist paper is ready to be used...either for the calendar or whatever other project you have in mind.

And my finished March page....

I again left large portions of my calendar page open to show the cool background paper that I created using this technique.  I believe as with yesterday's technique sometimes less is far more.

Now it's your turn...

I hope you enjoy giving this one a try!

Have a super day friends!