January 24, 2003, Newsletter Issue #113: Paper Textures- Crumpling Paper
Tip of the Week
Crumpling Paper
There are lots of different uses for crumple paper. Don’t throw away that piece that got wrinkled!
Different thicknesses of paper gives you different looks!
You can also spray crumpled cardstock lightly with water, crumple again, then flatten the paper out and iron it. Repeat the process again, and you have a soft, wrinkled background page.
Uses for Crumpled Paper:
Rustic feel
Crumple and rub with chalk- the wrinkles will accept the chalk well
Wet and crumple tiny bits of cardstock to make balls- grapes, ladybugs, etc.
Crumple letters for a title
Crumple brown cardstock and then tear out a tree shape
Crumple leaves
Crumple premade diecuts for added dimension
Crumple background papers
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