2012 Technique Calendar - October - Distressed Glue Technique

For October I thought it would be fun to pull out the glue and ink and get messy!!

2012 Technique Calendar

October

Distress Glue Technique

Supplies:

Thick Glue
Cardstock
Ink Blending Tool & Foam
Ink
Stamps
Embellishments to finish your calendar page

Instructions:

1. Dot your cardstock with small globs of glue.  I like to use Aleene's Thick Tacky Glue because it doesn't spread as much as the thinner type glues.  If you are using a thin white glue like Elmers then use really small dots here and there.

2. Spread the dots of glue around the page using your finger or if you don't want to get messy you could use a scraper, gift card, etc.   You need to let the glue dry completely.

3. Once the glue has dried it's time to apply your ink.  I prefer using the Ink Blending Tool & Foam but you could use what you have or like to work with.  Since it's for October's page I am using a variety of Distress Ink in orange shades.

You will immediately notice how the inks highlight the areas of dried glue.  I love how you never get the same look twice.  It's always unique and very eye catching.

and here is how my paper turned out....

 I used several Third Coast Rubber Stamps to help finish off my calendar page! 

I just LOVE that saying!!

Now it's your turn to get messy!

I hope you have fun with this technique.