How to Use the Crayon Resist Technique for Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking is not just cropping photographs. It is an art. You can use artistic techniques to personalize your scrapbook pages. The crayon resist technique can be used with scrapbooking stamps or other images. This artistic technique makes your image stand out and almost “pop” off the page. The white contrast with color is appealing and fun to create. Read on to learn how to use the crayon resist technique for scrapbooking.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Glossy paper (card stock that is glossy on one side)
• Stamps (any shape or size)
• Ink pads
• White crayon (high quality crayons)
• Sponge (must be dry and clean)

1. Random stamp your image of choice on the glossy paper. Random stamping is done by stamping your images in a triangle shape all over your paper. By doing a triangle you can evenly space the stamped images on your paper.

2. Trace around the stamped images with the white crayon exaggerating the outline.

3. Take a clean sponge and dab it onto an ink pad. In a circular motion start swirling the sponge on the glossy paper over your image to add some color. Use multiple colors to create a marble effect.

4. The white crayon will resist the ink from the sponge and show up as a shadow effect for your image.

5. You can use the crayon resist technique to craft a unique background for your scrapbook layout or make creative die-cut images to embellish your pages.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure your glossy paper is acid-free, lignin-free and memory safe.
• Use a high quality craft sponge so you don't have to worry about it falling apart or not working correctly.
• Stamp your images completely. Partial or faded images don't look as good.
• Crayon resist can enhance the overall look of your pages and offers variety to your layouts.