By Jamie Fingal

 

Grungeboard, by Tim Holtz, is aimed for the scrapbook industry, but of course, I was thinking that I could use it for my mixed-media artwork, such as the quilt shown here.  The product does not tear, it smells like leather, and you can actually sew it directly onto your project with your sewing machine. It's not stiff like some cardboards; it's soft to the touch, but sturdy too. 

1. I used the "Elements" designs with dots and swirls, first punching out the items that I wanted to use on my project. (I used two hinges, a keyhole, an "@" and an ampersand.)  2. I painted each piece with acrylic paint in antique bronze, front, sides and back. After the pieces were dry, I applied Mars black with a really dry brush to sort of buff on the paint, to make more of an antique look.  3. When the paint had dried, I placed the pieces around my art quilt to create dimension and interest. I thought about how these pieces balanced out my artwork, and once I was happy with the arragement, I stitched it all in place. 

There are many designs in each pack to add dimension to any project that you create. Make time for art and have fun!