You use DOX inks to colour your photo paper background ... either smooshing or sponging. Then you wipe off the chalky finish of the inks using a baby wipe. The colours become so bright, bold, and beautiful. Then we all stamped an image over top using the DOX inks again, and again the baby wipe takes the chalk layer away. I finished card by adding a frame on top wih stamped sentiment.
Here's a close-up ...
Sharing another photo from the retreat ...
Ready for lunch!
(photo by Darnell)
(l to r) Susan, Nancy, Loll (that's me!), Bonnie
Stamps: First Waltz (Penny Black); Happy Snippets (Penny Black)
Paper: Photo paper; White card base and frame (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink: DOX inks: Picked Raspberry, Wilted Violet, Fossilized Amber (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools: water mister, baby wipe, Rectangle Nestabilties (Spellbinders)
23 comments:
This is gorgeous Loll and and love the fiery colours and the Wilted Violet has taken on a darker colour over the background and looks perfect for the sentiment. x
What fun you all had on the retreat x
Amazing card Loll, full of colour, a fun technique and the most unique and stunning effect x.
Love these gorgeous, vibrant colors as well as the image you chose to stamp over it. This is beautiful and I enjoy the photo from your retreat. This sounds so fun to do. Guess I better get some DOX inks now.
Gorgeous rich colours, Loll - love the image you put on top of them. Great photo of four of us from the retreat too!
This has become one of my favorite techniques and your Gorgeous background and stamped image is a perfect example of Why!!! I just love your rich colors and shiny images that you achieved with the DOX inks on photo paper and the baby wipe..Wipe! TFS my friend. Hugs..Nancy
P.S. I had not seen this photo by Dolly from our retreat...it is really cute, I think...of all of us. I did get my hair cut much shorter when I got home:-) Love and Hugs...Nancy
Gorgeous card, Loll, I love the rich colours. I've never heard of this technique with the baby wipe before, but the effect is amazing. xx
Lovely as can be with amazing color, Loll!! And, great photo of you and your crafting friends!!
CLUNK! That's the sound of my jaw hitting my desk :) This card is absolutely STUNNING, Loll! I love the rich colors that you chose from your DOX inks...they really showcase the technique perfectly! I can't wait to try it ~ xx
Stunning was the word that came to me too.... wow Loll, this is just fabulous, vibrant colours, and love that big floral stamped in 'purple'!
What a wonderful reminder of such a fun time, my friend! Love the colors of your background that show the tulips beautifully! I miss you all so much!
Amazing card! So much depth in it!
love those bold colours Loll wonderful shiny effect from the DOX on photo paper.
Great photo Dolly took of the 4 of you :)
I would not have guessed this was DOx! Fab depth of colour, might just have to a go at that. :)
WOW - What a vibrant and dramatic result using that technique Loll - loving it!
Blessings
Maxine
This looks fab ..... the colours are so bright. I might just have to give this technique a try!
Lovely photograph of you all too xx
Gorgeous colours and design. Great photo also.
Faith
Your card is stunning Loll! I love the colors you chose and that image. Another technique I really need to try. I just love the look you got. Hugs, Brenda
Lovely photo of your all having fun, Loll ... and a rich, deep, striking card ... it's fabulous! Another technique to add to my list! Hugs, Anita :)
This technique can surprise us with the final result. Your background is amazing, I love intense colors and their mixing.
xx
Gorgeous bright colors of the background, Loll! I love this "magic-like" technique. The dark purple tulips are beautiful and have a sense of passion.
You all look fantastic in the photo and your beautiful smile brings me a smile!! Thanks for sharing!
Hideko xx
I just found out about this technique over at SCS - one of the Dare To Get Dirty challenges - what a great look and so fun to see the shine appear when wiping with the baby wipe! A beautiful card Loll! you gals had too much fun at your retreat!!! xx
Gorgeous rich colours and beautiful images and background, Loll. x
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