Guest Author - Cecile Pryor

Looking for a unique background for a stamped card? Try the fun and easy shaving cream technique!

Supplies Needed:

Shaving Cream (not the gel kind) - unscented
Stamp Pad Reinkers in various colors
Knife
Flat container (a pie plate or cookie sheet works well)
White Cardstock



Step 1:

Spray shaving cream into container in a zig-zag manner.



Step 2:

Squeeze a few drops of different reinker colors into the shaving cream in different areas.



Step 3:

Using a knife, lightly spread the shaving cream using a back and forth motion. Do not overly mix the shaving cream and reinkers.



Step 4:

Press the cardstock into the shaving cream, making sure you fully cover the front of the cardstock.




Step 5:

Scrape off shaving cream with the knife and wipe with a paper towel.



You can make additional background cardstock using the same shaving cream. The colors will become less intense and more muddied after about 3-4 applications.



Here are some examples of shaving cream cards:




Stamped by Shannon Entin