As I have never used any of the stains before, I had a little bit of fun playing around with them this month and found that when used over paint, they have a nice subtle effect.
On both of these layouts I have used 'Antique Linen Stain' over a cream paint.
No Angel
On this one I have used dots and lines in a diagonal pattern over my painted paper following the pattern underneath.
Using:
Tim Holtz
Antique linen Distress stain
Hardware findings die cut
Walnut stain ink
Clear rock candy
Websters:
Hollywood vogue stardom paper
Garden gala celebrate life paper
Designer trim
Little story tellers letters sweet holiday
Other:
Aqua Champange flowers
Hugs
Here I have used the stain in the same way giving the paint a few random swipes down the page and the odd few dots as well.
Using:
Tim Holtz
Antique linen Distress stain
Journaling tickets
Clear rock candy
Walnut stain ink
Websters:
Seaside retreat A seahorse's legend
Hollywood vogue stardom paper
Journaling card set lifes portrait
Other:
Fabric Thickers coloured with distress stain.
Hope you have fun playing with your distress stains.
