Mix-Ability - Credit Card technique

Birgit has a great challenge this week over at the Mix-Ability forum - this week we are using a credit card, gift card, paint spatula, or other stiff plastic tool to move acrylic paint around.

I started with a dark grey Artist Trading Card from Inchie Arts, added a few dabs of acrylic paint then pulled them around with the edge of a plastic card to create a really cool background for my focal piece.
 

 My next step was to add a little texture using drywall tape as a mask. I stippled white acrylic paint through the holes.

I added just a little more texture using a large Cover-a-Card stamp from Impression Obsession - this is one of the grunge backgrounds called CAC Scratches. I only wanted the pattern in one corner, so instead of mounting the stamp, I held it in my hands, inked just one area, and curved the stamp so that only that area would print.

Following that step, I stamped Bike Silhouette with Versafine ink, then splattered some watered-down white acrylic paint over the panel. Love these little ATC pieces, and their durability under such a variety of techniques and media.

Here's my completed project... the sentiment can be found HERE.

...a few details...

 If you try this background technique, let me know - I'd love to see your results!  Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

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