TH Technique #3 - Embossing Resist ATC

This is the third in a series of technique swaps. This is a really easy technique that I used before discovering Tim Holtz. But it works very well with his style of layering. You will be making one ATC for each of two partners (2 ATCs total). ATCs are 2.5 x 3.5" in size.

This sample tag shown was the third tag I made in the class I took with Tim Holtz last May in Novi, Michigan.

Step #1: Stamp your image on your cardstock of choice. Immediately heat emboss the image. You can use colored ink and clear powder. Or clear ink (like VersaMark) and colored powder. Just DO NOT use resist powder for this step!

Step #2: Color your background using 2-3 colors of distress ink. The embossed areas will resist this ink. Once you are done with the distress inking, lightly wipe your card with a barely damp paper towel. Any ink that was on top of the embossed areas will wipe off (resist).

Step #3: Embellish your ATC to your heart's content!

This card will have a bit shorter turn-around on it since it is so easy (and I have some other more complicated techniques to share with you soon).

Have fun and feel free to PM me with an questions or concerns.