Are you guilty of buying full scrapbook collections which include chipboard embellishments and then not using all of the chipboard pieces? I am! After awhile, the embellishments might feel a little old. Or perhaps, they look dull compared to bright new supplies. It’s easy to give old chipboard embellishments a face lift. All you need is a fine tip permanent marker and some glossy accents.
Outline the edges of any letters or shapes with a fine tip permanent marker to add more definition. Then add glossy accents to select parts of the embellishment or to the whole thing.
Can’t Sit Still for School Time by Christy Strickler |Supplies Patterned Paper: Jillibean Soup, Crate Paper; Chipboard: Crate Paper; Stickers, Sequin Star: Freckled Fawn; Flair: Studio Calico; Punches: EK Success; Metal: We R Memory Keepers; Other: Glossy Accents; Based on Scrapbook Challenges Sketch # 449
The original colors of the word art chipboard embellishment had a bit of a dull distressed feel.The Glossy Accents makes the colors appear a bit brighter.Though it is not always necessary to outline the shape, the simple act of altering the chipboard even slightly can make the item feel fresh and new in your eyes. Simple updates like these will ensure you use your stash more often. Consider other simple updates like adding an accent item( think jewels, enamel dots, or small stickers) or adding glitter with something like Stickles. The key to making old supplies new is to keep your updates simple.