Crumpling and Wrinkling

Crumpling or wrinkling is a very easy scrapbook technique.  It ads a 3 dimensional appearance and also some antique-like charm.  Some uses are to back embellishments, frame pictures or as journal blocks.

It is nothing more than wadding up your paper or cardstock into a ball and flattening it out again.  You can repeat this process until you get the look you want.  Most patterned papers will wrinkle easier because they are thinner.  To better crumple cardstock and thick paper, try dampening it first.  Then while the cardstock is still damp, run an iron on the lowest setting quickly over it.  This will flatten it a bit and also lighten up the creases for a more dramatic effect.  It might be a good idea to place a scrap of cardstock on top before you iron to prevent scorching.  You can crumple vellum, just do so very carefully.  Also, don’t crumple it as tightly.

If you slightly tear the paper while crumpling, it will only add to the shabby chic look your going for.  To add even more dimension you can rub your paper lightly with chalk.  This will highlight the creases even more.

~Val Selby  www.littlescrapbookshop.com