SqueeGee
Paint
Medium
This is a fun (and slightly messy!) painting experiment. Place a small amount of paint onto your ATC blank, then use the included gift card to scrape the paint across the surface into a thin layer. Try changing the angle, pressure, or direction of your scrape to create different textures. Use any leftover paint on scrap paper or another ATC to see what new effects you can discover. Once everything has dried, finish your card with the included words, shapes, or focal piece—or leave it as a painted background for a future project. Feel free to use any extra papers or recycled materials you have nearby to keep experimenting.
Once you feel the card is complete, sign and date the back.
(Optional: Glue an ATC backing to the back and fill it out.)
Paper towels, Wet wipes (optional)
2 ATC Blanks
Paint bag
Gift card scraper
2 ATC Backings
Word strips
Paper shapes
Focal image
Kit Curation Story
Instructions
Look at Your Materials
Your kit includes two ATC blanks, a bag of paint, a gift card scraper, two ATC backings, word strips, paper shapes, and a focal image.
Prepare Your Workspace
Protect your work surface with scrap paper or paper towels. Wet wipes are also helpful for cleanup.
Create
Cut a very small opening in the paint bag and squeeze a little paint onto your ATC. Use the gift card to spread the paint across the surface with smooth strokes.
Experiment
Try different scraping angles, paint thicknesses, or create additional backgrounds using leftover paint. Once dry, finish your card with the included embellishments or add your own.
Finish Your Card
Allow the paint to dry completely before signing and dating the back. (Optional: Attach an ATC backing.)
Reflection Questions
What did you discover by letting the paint move and create unexpected patterns?
