Thursday, September 1, 2011

Crayon Background

When I came across this video by Split Coast Stampers on how to use an iron and crayons to create a background I knew I had to try it. The only thing is I don't have a craft iron or a travel iron so I used a flat iron (you know, the ones for your hair) that I don't use any more. I love how it turned out and I can't wait to play around with it some more. I may even buy a craft iron!




The grass is three shades of green and the sky is yellow, orange and cerulean. I used a sheer/satin combo orange ribbon by Michael's along with brown grosgrain near the bottom. The tree is cut from Bloom Lite and mounted with pop dots. The brown paper is Bazzill and the orange is DCWV.

Challenges:
Die Cuttin Divas - Fall Colors
Fantabulous Cricut - Yellow
Ribbon Carousel - All Tied Up

11 comments:

Misty Olsen said...

AWWEEESSSOOMMMEEEEE!!!!!!! I love the crayon back ground....I am so happy you joined us this week at DCD!!

Mistyrose
Die Cuttin Diva

Sarah said...

That's a beautiful background. Thanks for creating with us at FCCB this week :)

Georgiana said...

What a neat technique to try. Thank you for sharing at Die Cuttin' Divas this week.

Georgiana
Carson's Creations
Die Cuttin' Diva Design Team member

Dr Sonia S V said...

Fantastic technique- I have not seen it before it looks like a painting beautiful
Cheers from Bangalore ,India
Dr Sonia S V
http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

My Lil' Bits said...

This is new to me! It looks awesome! Thanks for joining us this week at FCCB!!
Lisa

Cre8tiveVet said...

I love this technique! I did a project back in junior high (such a long time ago) I will have to look up the tutorial. thanks for joining us this week at DCD. -Yvette
cre8tivegirls.blogspot.com

Creative Diva said...

I love the background color. Thanks for joining as at DCD.

Hugs,
Patty
creativediva98.blogspot.com

Suzanne cricutcraftingrammyblogspot.com said...

This is so beautiful. What a great technique and one I definitely want to try. Would be great for Fall or Halloween background too. Thanks for joining us at the FCCB challenge this week.

Tanya~Studio 5380 said...

Oh wow...your background turned out fabulous! Love those colors and how they all blend together, very pretty! Thanks for joining our challenge this week at FCCB.

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

WOW! This is so beautiful!! Great scene of Mother Nature! Thanks so much for joining in the fun and playing along with us over at the RCC!

Jennie Garcia said...

Cool background!! Great idea!!
Thanks for Playing with us @ FCCB!!
TFS!! Take Care!!
Jennie @ http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/