How to get that falling snow effect?

[maslex]

I've seen cards with this embossing folder that I just love of falling snow but apparently it is no longer made and cannot be found anywhere.

I think I read somewhere that someone used the "toothbrush" technique or something like that. I'm not sure if they used a white ink or white paint or what but it was more of a white splatter effect on the card to look like falling snow. I really like that idea and hope someone here knows what I'm talking about.

[bdeyes9]

Stacey Stamps has a really easy technique I dont have a link. But I found her website by searching for Stacey Stamps.

[crazysuziestamper]

SSS haas a falling snow stencil:

Simon Says Stamp Stencil FALLING SNOW SSST121324 at Simon Says STAMP!

[klh54]

Had to find the Stacy Stamps tutorial you were talking about...how easy and love the paint chip she used! Acrylic Paint ? Stacy Stamps

[Illinois Marge]

Basically you just 'flick' or tap an old toothbrush or paintbrush. I would use white acrylic paint but it might work with other medium. Fun to use other colors too (say on a floral card). PRACTICE first on scratch paper before you flick on your card, to get a feel for how far away you should hold the brush.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMHMD6L3v9Q

Splatter Paint Tutorial :: Ronda Palazzari - Crate Paper

Lots more examples out there if you Google it.

[La Fonz]

The texture brush in the Stacy Stamps tutorial reminds me of one of those plastic mesh scrubber balls for pans & dishes. I would think that would work the same way. You may have one of those hiding somewhere in your kitchen, like I do, under the sink.

[iamvics]

I watched a demo of this style brush: http://www.amazon.com/Kemper-1198-Sp.../dp/B001DUT0S4

I've also read you can use a silicon basting brush. Dip in paint and tap against hand.

[PH in VA]

For my falling snow effect on this card, I dipped a small paintbrush in Frost White shimmer paint. Then I held the paintbrush horizontally over the "sky" piece of cardstock and tapped the brush so the paint splattered onto the cardstock.

[Annecards]

I spatter Winsor Newton mask using a baby soft toothbrush, watercolor or airbrush the background, then erase the mask with an adhesive eracer once dry. Tips: Mask will feel sticky when it's ready to be painted over. I made the mistake of over drying the mask and it embedded into the paper. I've used other masks, but found Winsor Newton to be the best. If you want to paint on a mask, saturate your brush with dishwashing liquid, brush on the mask, and clean your brush immediately. (I use the mask in the top after shaking, then rinse so I don't end up with soap in the main bottle.)

[Clownmom]

For this card, I used Grumbacher Miskit masking fluid to make my falling snow. I flicked it on the cardstock with a toothbrush; and, after it was dried, I sponged on the sky. Then you just rub it off and the "snowflakes" show up.

[suni19]

Great techniques and cards, going to have to try this. Thanks!

[Boss]

I have the original Raindrops EF that you are referring to (Cuttlebug - British ef)

I saw that Taylored Expressions came out with a similar ef in their recent release. It's called Snowfall and is 4 3/4 x 6" and has a bit larger droplets than the original British ef. I ordered it and it is a nice embossing folder, I really like the larger format and it is an acceptable substitute for the original. If you are still looking for an embossing folder like this, check it out, it might be just what you are looking for! :cool:

[Boss]

Here's a link to the TE folder:

http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/e...-snowfall