Rip, shred, tear… that’s right, it’s a technique!
Although there are actual tools to create
“straight” tears, it’s not difficult to rip your paper in the shape you want by
using a simple little trick. Take a
paintbrush loaded with clean water and “paint” where you want the paper to
tear. Allow the water to soak into the
paper for a few seconds and then gently tear along the wet line. You will have all the texture of a tear but
with the control you’re after!
Paper
tearing is one of the methods of paper distressing used to give your cards and
paper craft projects a vintage or rustic look.
Add some ink to the torn edge and you will have a whole other dimension
of interest to your project. Similarly, if you choose coloured paper or card
stock with a white core, you’ll end up with a torn white line that contrasts
with the rest of the paper.
Really lovely card.
ReplyDeleteHi Beccy your card is gorgeous. I do love the background you have created. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, beautiful with the different papers, hugs, Lori m
ReplyDeletegreat tip on paper tearing and love this look -and those papers - wonderful card
ReplyDeleteYour torn background turned out really nice and it goes perfectly with the stamped image...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Great tip and a beautiful resulting card.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
I had not used torn paper for a long time and I had forgotten the tip about using a brush to add water for a tear line. Thanks for reminding me.
ReplyDeletePretty card. Good idea on wetting the paper!
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