Distress Stickles with Markers

 

 

 

Happy Thursday!!

 

Tonya here with a quick tutorial using one of my favorite techinques:

 

Distress Stickles and Distress Markers

 

 

I love using my Distress Stickles.  They are a more muted tone compared to the regular Stickles. 

But sometimes they just do not have enough color for my projects.  So, after the Stickles dry, I use the brush end of my distress marker to color the up a bit.  You could also use a paint brush or an applicator to apply ink from a distress pad.  The color will not be as rich as the markers.  The markers color is a bit more concentrated than the pads. 

 

 

 

Here is a sample I created with distress Stickles with and without marker. 

 

(left to right - Bundled Sage, Spun Sugar, Milled Lavendar, Barn Door, Vintage Photo)

The top row is with marker, as the bottom is without. 

 

 

 

 

Here is a close up of Spun Sugar...

 

                               Without Marker                                            With Marker

 

 

 

 

Another close up - Barn Door

 

                           Withouth Marker                                          With Marker

 

The markers give the Stickles a richer, deeper color.  It does not take away from the distress look or soft sugar crystal like texture. 

 

 

I love to use this technique on many items, such as die cuts and borders on photo mats.

 

 

Hope this tutorial, as all our others, inspire your crafty side.