Tutorial Tuesday – Adirondack Dabbers
It’s Tutorial Tuesday once again, and today I am introducing you to a technique using Adirondack’s acrylic paint dabber. This is a messy technique, so wear an apron, and protect the area around you. Personally, I stood by the bathroom sink to be beside a good water supply. Wipes were on hand to wash my walls. Messy, but fun!
Hold your paint dabber under a running tap. Pounce your dabber on a test sheet of paper. Once your dabber releases paint, you are ready to pounce your dabber onto your “good” sheet of paper, with heavy force. After dabbing twice, place dabber under running water and repeat. Heavy force is needed to give you that splatter look.
Pictured are samples using Stream, Terra Cotta and Wild Plum
Once completely dry, you are ready to finish your card.
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Mar 25, 2008 - 09:03:00Great idea! I love what you’ve done with that card!
Very original!
WOW I love this affect it is so Jackson Pollock….which I love! Makes a super Fun background!
OOOOOOOOOh super fun!!….did you get a picture of yourself(& the bathroom) when you were finished?….I will definitely try this one….BUT, dont think I will TEACH it to my group of ladies….my bathroom in the studio is NOT THAT BIG!!…lol….have a blessed day!
Thank you so much for you beautiful card
I just get it today 
That looks super cool…
( how much paint were you wearing when you were done?)
totally cute Beth – TFS! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
I love this card Beth!!..your tutorial is awesome…what a lovely background!
WOW!! This is such a good idea and very different from using already made paper. Adds a special touch to the whole card
This is just FANTASTIC — love the card, so adorable!!
Great idea!!! I would have to wear a green garbage bag from head to toe…
Great Idea ! I’ll try it but in my sink too ,-)
boy I really like the looks of this, but I think I’ll leave this technique to when I can work outside in the summer LOL, somehow cleaning my bathroom walls doesn’t appeal right now, giggle.
I wondered how you used them. This is a great effect. Guess what I’m going to buy next!
Terrific technique Beth! I purchased a few dabblers to try but had to have more. After buying more they are on my must have list! Did you know Ranger recomends storing them upside down? It helps with that start up issue.