NSD : paint challenge

Hey guys! My NSD challenge is for you to get out your paints and a few household items to create an original background for you layout. This doesn't have to be a long process so please don't be intimidated or think you're not artistic enough to complete this today.

I basically pulled out a piece of white cardstock, used my nifty credit card technique to add a base layer of gray paint and used a cardboard roll I had kept from my office to create rings. I also used the end of a pencil eraser to add a few random dots. Some ideas to use as stamps....bottle caps, empty toilet paper/paper towel cardboard rolls, buttons, a brayer and even your Studio Calico stamps. 

Have fun! Can't wait to see what you create. Happy Scrap Day! Link your page in the comments of this post by Friday May 13th for a chance to win a My Mind's Eye Good Day Sunshine prize package!

Comments

[jennifer]

Did both credit card painting ad lid painting on this one - I think I'm addicted to lid circles now! Thanks! http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42018

[Robin]

I used bubble wrap and green paint to make my background. Thanks for the challenge!

http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42070

[stephanie]

Hello Tina, thank you for the challenge : here is my take : http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42090

have a beautiful WE !

[Brittany]

Thanks for the challenge! I used a toilet paper roll to make circles and one little heart... Plus a good ol' sponge brush for the ghost letters.
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42125

[Tina]

This is an awesome challenge. I love paint, so this was extra fun. Used my handy dandy insurance card...and some misting. Have a great one.
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42142

[abbeyviolet]

Mine isn't too wild as I'm new to paint, but gave it a try:

http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42164

[Geralyn]

I used a couple caps and cardboard from a cereal box :) Thanks for the challenge!
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42158

[Cortaline]

Hello Tina ... Merci pour tout ... Thanks for all ... I made an album with all SC NSD challenges ... Here is my paint challenge http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42183

[NinaSt]

Here is my layout with a painted background
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42203

[Marie]

Hello Tina. Thanks for the challenge. Here is my layout with paint : http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42208

[Jenny A]

Thanks for the challenge:
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42222

[HildeHW]

Here is my layout :)
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42230

[Leah]

loved this challenge...I used lots of paint and stamps for texture...thank you!
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42254

[Elizabeth]

I had tons of fun with this challenge...and it all came together quite quickly! Thanks!
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42277

[Andrea MacDonald]

I couldn't get my layouts loaded into the SC gallery but I did manage to get them loaded onto my blog!
http://andreasmetta.blogspot.com/2011/05/how-do-you-celebrate-nsd.html

[Jennie M]

i loved this one!! here's mine:

http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42304

[Susan C.]

Here's mine for your challenge Tina! I used a paper towel to paint the grey on the cs and then some chipboard shapes to create the stamped designs!
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42327

[lori]

http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/edit_pictures/42348

[lori]

http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/edit_pictures/42371

[MarieP]

There, I did it. I painted. Tina, I stole your "paper roll stamp with paint" idea without shame. And I added some splatters. And I used the handle end of the paintbrush to add some dots. And that's probably the last time I'll use paint on a layout this year. Because I am just too lazy! But I do love the way paint looks on a page....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14376301@N08/5704563304/in/photostream

[Beth Ann]

I loved playing with paint on this page! Thanks for the challenge!
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42392

[Ursula]

Here is mine which includes all of the challenges! Woot
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42394

[Elissa]

I sort of sponged painted mine with a paper towel. I used a very similar paint color to the cardstock paper. I really like the way it turned out and sort of hated covering most of it up.
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42407

[Mernin]

Here is mine. I stamped the grid stamp with paint for a photo block. I love the look of paint but it still scares me a bit. I need to keep trying to use it on more layouts.

http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/edit_pictures/42462

[Sara B.]

I'm a bit hesitant with paint, but used an empty toilet paper roll to make circles and the end of an eraser to make little dots. Thanks for a challenging challenge! :)

http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42478