Rusty Grunge 3 Ways

I’m so excited to wrap up my Rusty Grunge 3 Ways series with this final look—a softer, more earthy grunge full of color and bold texture.

For this version, we’re diving into Distress Kraft Stock. It’s the perfect base when you want that warm, worn-in look that still delivers all the rusty grungy vibes. I’m once again featuring the Seth Apter embossing folder along with a mix of his new Sizzix dies. And like in the first two videos, I took some inspiration from Tim Holtz’s techniques and added my own spin.

Rusty Grunge with Distress Kraft Stock by Juliana Michaels featuring Seth Apter Embossing Folder and Die Techniques

The background came together with plenty of layered color, grit, and splatter. And while the tones are more neutral and vintage compared to Parts 1 and 2, the texture is still bold and dimensional.
To finish it off, I used a mix of grungy die cuts—including a few butterflies (because let’s be honest, they’re one of my favorite embellishments ever!).

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this first video, I’m walking you through how I created a rusty industrial metal effect on the background and embellishments using:

Distress Kraft Stock
Seth Apter’s New Embossing Folder and Dies
Distress Oxides
Distress Spritz
and a technique inspired by a recent Tim Holtz demo

WATCH THE VIDEO

Check out the video and the rusty grunge techniques I'm sharing below or you can watch it on my YouTube channel HERE.

This is Part 3 of my Rusty Grunge 3 Ways series. In the other two videos we explore:

Distress Watercolor Cardstock for a bold, rusty oxidized effect
Metallic Kraft Stock for an industrial rusty metal effect

Missed a video? Check out the entire Rusty Grunge Playlist HERE.

If you’ve made it through all three parts of this series—thank you! I hope it’s inspired you to pull out your embossing folders, grab some Distress products, and explore your own version of rusty grunge.

Let me know in the comments which version was your favorite—Watercolor, Metallic, or Kraft Stock?

SUPPLIES

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I am blessed to work in an industry I love. In the spirit of full disclosure, I am currently working as a freelance designer in some capacity for the following companies: Scrapbook.com and Tim Holtz. While I am compensated by these companies, either monetarily or in product, I maintain the freedom as an independent designer to say what I truly think of their products. I will never recommend something that I don't personally use and enjoy.

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