Announcing Crackle ATC Swap

This swap is for Paper Traders Members only but we would love for you to become a member and join us. Click the purple yahoo button in the sidebar for more information and how-tos.

Crackle ATC Swap
4-for-4 ATCs
Skill Level: 1-4 Any level is welcome, but does require a little more than just cut and paste.
Due: Postmarked by June 15
Hosted by: Connie Holso

This is a technique swap - subject is your choice. If  you haven't played with creating crackle yet, here is your chance to give it a whirl.  I love the look of crackle.  There are lots of ways to create it.  Some very involved and requiring several steps, others so easy that all you do is paint on the product and wait for it to do its magic. You may use any crackling technique or product you like, as long as  you create a bit of crackle on your ATCs.  I only ask that you include a little description telling us how you did it and any products used so we may share our results and learn a few new tricks.  If there are any tips or pitfalls, we would love to hear about them too. :-)  Mail your ATCs along with $1 for return postage to Connie Holso. International players may send ephemera in lieu of payment for postage.

Here are some links to information on creating a crackle effect:
http://miniatures.about.com/od/paintsandpigments/gr/distresscrackle.htm
http://www.ehow.com/how_7303888_diy_-crackle-paper-finish-surface.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxdirybLsrw
http://makethebestofthings.blogspot.com/2010/05/crackle-finish-with-elmers-glue.html
http://www.vintageimagecraft.com/craft_recipes.html
http://www.greenislescrafts.com/2011/06/crackle-technique-prompt-and-page.html
http://www.squidoo.com/fragilecrackle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvReiWe6nnU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gGJzfG1vxg
http://www.michaels.com/Crackling-Techniques/ae0132,default,pg.html

~Connie