Sunday, March 15

Everything Papercraft - Tearing


 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.


8 comments:

Crafting Queen said...

Really lovely card.

Jackie T said...

Hi Beccy your card is gorgeous. I do love the background you have created. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Lori m said...

Fabulous card, beautiful with the different papers, hugs, Lori m

Gail said...

great tip on paper tearing and love this look -and those papers - wonderful card

terrie said...

Your torn background turned out really nice and it goes perfectly with the stamped image...
Thanks for sharing.

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Great tip and a beautiful resulting card.
Faith x

Verna Angerhofer said...

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.

Teresa said...

Pretty card. Good idea on wetting the paper!