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Paper Tearing and Chalking Tutorial

February 22, 2012 by Holly Gagnon 25 Comments

Here’s a simple tutorial  on paper tearing and chalking techniques.  I actually learned this paper tearing technique from a scrapbooking demonstration that I attended on a Royal Caribbean Cruise years ago.   The chalking was something else I’ve learned on my own.  What a great vacation, huh?  Sun, food and scrapping!
Tutorial on how tear paper and add chalk for enhancements. Cute Mermaid Card made with Cricut.

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Chalk is subtle way enhance a project.   You can add more or less chalk by simply blending the color with a cotton ball or applicator unlike if you were to use ink pads.

Paper Tearing and Chalking Tutorial
Supplies Used to make this card:
*Chalks
*Cotton Balls and eyeshadow applicators (I just use cheap dollar store applicators).
* White Card Base
* 3- 1 inch white-core cardstock strips in blue tones for ocean colors.
*Die-cut with a body or face that can be enhanced with chalk. I used the Mermaid cut from
Life’s a Beach cartridge.
* Stamped sentiment
How to Tear Paper to make waves
When you tear paper you either want to tear towards you or away from you. In this example, I’m tearing towards me because I want to see the white core. If you tear away from you, you’ll still see the rough edge but not the white core.
Paper Tearing and Chalking Tutorial to make waves
Using a cotton ball, choose a color you want to chalk with and cover the white torn edges as desired .
Paper Tearing and Chalking Tutorial to make waves
Using your cotton ball again, chalk the white background of the card in a circular motion to make the look of clouds or sky.
Layer and adhere the waves on your card. Remember you’re making waves, they’re suppose to look uneven.  For more added texture, I embossed a layer with a swirl embossing folder.
Mermaid enhanced with chalking
Now I want to add a little bit of color to my Mermaid.  Using an applicator, I added some pink to her cheeks, a little bit of tan to her skin and some yellow highlights in her hair. For detailed chalking, I like to use an applicator and blend with a cotton ball if needed.
Cricut Mermaid enhanced with chalking tutorial
So here she is…….enhanced with a sun-kissed tan and flowing blonde hair. I mean she is a Mermaid!
Click to view a  few more examples of paper tearing & chalking:
 
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Pretty Paper Cone Wreath
Holly Signature
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Filed Under: Cricut, Handmade Cards, Tutorials Tagged With: Beach Themes, Cards, Cricut, Tutorials

Comments

  1. Jovan says

    February 22, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    Everything looks so great…You make me want to run out and buy chalk!

    Reply
  2. ScrappyRae10 says

    February 22, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    Love all of your projects!! Aweasome Job! Thanks for playing along with CTO!!

    Reply
  3. Adrian says

    February 22, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    Very pretty projects, thanks for playing @ CTO!

    Reply
  4. Amy says

    February 23, 2012 at 1:01 am

    Great projects- love that mermaid card! Thanks for playing at CTO this week!
    :)Amy
    Amy’s Crafting Space
    Celebrate The Occasion Design Team Member

    Reply
  5. Patricia says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    So adorable…love the texture!

    Reply
  6. Miranda says

    February 23, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    These are adorable! TFS
    Miranda 🙂
    http://www.nanasscrapspot.com

    Reply
  7. Lisa says

    February 23, 2012 at 10:33 pm

    Awesome tutorial, Holly!! I have that same case of chalk and never think to use it…I just seem to grab inks. Thanks for reminding me how fabulous the chalk looks!! And of course I LOVE the mermaid card!! 🙂

    Lisa
    A Mermaid’s Crafts

    Reply
  8. Tammy says

    February 23, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    Very cute cards. Love all the detail you put into it.

    Reply
  9. girlia says

    February 24, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    cute. Thanks for joining us at CTS

    Reply
  10. Expressions By Elaine says

    February 24, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    Your mermaid is too cute! love the paper tearing!
    Thanks for joining us at Cardz Tv:)

    Reply
  11. Melissa says

    February 24, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    Cute card, thanks for joining CCC!

    Reply
  12. Dilsaver Designs says

    February 25, 2012 at 5:42 am

    So cute, love the pretty pink flower in her hair! Thanks for joining us @ CTO for our “Thinking of You” challenge 🙂

    Reply
  13. Naomi Edwards says

    February 25, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Lovely job!!! You certainly have the tearing and chalking techniqes down! I am going to have to try this… the colors are so fun and uplifting..I love love love these cards.

    http://scrapbookingforbeginners-naomi.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  14. The Queen (Laura) says

    February 25, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    She is so cute! Thanks for joining us over at Cardz TV

    Reply
  15. Kate says

    February 25, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    Wow! Everything looks awesome. Thanks for the tutorial too. Thank you so much for joining us over at Cardz TV Stamps “Anything Goes” Challenge. Hope to see you again.

    Hugs,
    Kate

    Reply
  16. Sharon says

    February 26, 2012 at 4:40 am

    These are fantastic!! I so love the tearing and chalking. I still use my chalks some, but now I want to use them even more. Love the mermaid and those boots on the other card. Thank you so very much for joining our ‘Anything Goes’ challenge at Cardz TV!!!! 🙂

    Reply
  17. Esther says

    February 26, 2012 at 6:19 am

    She is fabulous! Your torn paper waves and embossing are wonderful touches!
    Thanks for joining CTO this week

    Reply
  18. girlia says

    February 26, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    Thanks for joining us at CTO this week.

    Reply
  19. Karen says

    February 26, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    Hi Holly you did a great job with the mermaid I struggled so when I tried this cut. Thanks so much for joining Cardz TV challenge. Karen

    Reply
  20. Arcy Scraps says

    February 26, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    Holly! This is BEAUTIFUL!!!! i saw it on fccb and its soooo super cute!
    Your newest follower,
    ♥ Cyndy

    Reply
  21. Sonya says

    February 27, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    Super cute!!

    Reply
  22. Sherrie K. says

    February 28, 2012 at 3:26 am

    Beautiful card…awesome tutorial! I also wanted to say congratulations to you on your FCCB DT spot! I am excited to be on the team with you! I am a new follower of yours also:)
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

    Reply
  23. Karen says

    February 28, 2012 at 4:12 am

    Holly, congrats on the DT call at FCCB. I am on the team as well and look forward to working with you.

    Reply
  24. Marcea says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    Gorgeous card and really fab papers!!!!Thanks for joining us on Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog last week. We have a new challenge up so please pop over and join in the fun.
    -x-

    Reply

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