What can you create with a few scraps, some paint, and a simple circle? Quite a lot, actually!

In this first installment of my Distressed Circles mini-series, watch a quick, high-speed demonstration of an easy way to create handmade circle embellishments filled with texture, layers, and personality. These playful little elements are wonderful for adding visual interest and dimension to mixed media backgrounds, art journal pages, and paper collage projects.

This is Technique #1 of a four-part creative exploration, so once you've watched this one, be sure to check out the other three techniques for even more ways to experiment with distressed circles. Sometimes the simplest shapes offer the most room to play!