Hi everyone. This month our Group of Seven Cardmakers had fun Ink Blending on coloured card stock using Distress Inks.
Please check out the details for the techniques and link to videos on the blog ...
This is a resist technique, stamping the line image Poinsettia Poem (Penny Black) in versamark onto coloured card stock (Cherry Cobbler card stock - SU!), and heat embossing with Silver Pearl embossing Powder. I blended Aged Mahogany Distress Ink around the image (leaving the center with no sponging), then added more blending (on the very edge of the card) with Black Soot Distress Ink. To finish, I splattered with Shimmer Spray, which is silver and matched the image really well. I stamped the sentiment (Christmas Sentiments - Penny Black) in versamark and heat embossed with the same Silver Pearl embossing powder onto a black sentiment banner.
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This card was done fairly quickly, but it definitely makes a statement!
I'm sending the above card to Rudolph Days May Challenge. And I'm also sending it to Merry Little Christmas Challenge #50.
... and more Ink Blending on Coloured Card Stock cards ...
This card is done on Cajun Craze Card Stock (retired SU!). The image is Radiant (Penny Black), stamped and heat embossed in Princess Gold embossing powder. I love the coloured card base with distress inks Crackling Campfire sponged over top of the outside edge of the image, and then Walnut Stain on the very outside edge. To finish, the sentiment (Special Sentiments - Penny Black) is stamped onto a black banner, heat embossed in the same colour as the image, and then attached at the bottom of the card.
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I'm sending the above card to Penny Black Saturday Challenge for May.
... and another card ...
Used Iris Elegance (Penny Black) line stamp, heat embossed in silver onto Elegance Eggplant card stock (Stampin' Up!). Sponged around outside of image using Villainous Potion Distress ink, followed by edge sponging in Black Soot Distress Ink. Splattered with Shimmer Spray (silver) and diluted white acrylic paint. To finish, added a black sentiment banner at the bottom of the card with die-cut sentiment (Heartfelt - Penny Black), cut from silver metallic card stock.
... and last ...
This is one of my oldest stamps that I've had for over 20 years. :) I thought it would work perfectly with this technique and I'm so happy how this turned out. I used Soft Suede card stock (SU!) as the base, stamped Silhouette Grasses (Hero Arts - retired) image and heat embossed in Princess Gold embossing powder. Distress Inks Walnut Stain and Black Soot where sponged around the outside edge of the design. To finish, I stamped the same sentiment as the Radiant card above, Special Sentiments (Penny Black) onto black sentiment banner and heat embossed in Princess Gold. The sentiment banner is popped up to add some dimension.
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Card #1:
Stamps: Poinsettia Poem; Christmas Sentiments (both Penny Black)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Cherry Cobbler card stock & Black card stock (both from SU!)Ink: Versamark; Distress Inks: Aged Mahogany, Black Soot (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Anti-static powder, Silver Pearl embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, sponges, water mister, shimmer spray for splattering
Card #2:
Stamps: Radiant (Penny Black), Special Sentiments (Penny Black)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Cajun Craze card stock (SU!); Black card stock (SU!)Ink: Versamark; Distress Inks: Crackling Campfire, Walnut Stain (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Princess Gold embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, Jumbo sponge dauber (Tsukineko), finger dauber
Card #3:
Stamps:
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Eggplant Elegance card stock (SU!); Black card stock (SU!); Silver metallic card stock (SU!)Ink: Versamark; Distress Inks: Villainous Potion, Black Soot (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Silver embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, Jumbo sponge dauber (Tsukineko), finger dauber, Shimmer Spray for splattering, splatter brush, diluted white acrylic paint for splattering, smile sentiment die (Heartfelt - Penny Black)
Card #4:
Stamps: Silhouette Grasses (Hero Arts - retired); Special Sentiments (Penny Black)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Soft Suede card stock (SU!); Black card stock (SU!)Ink: Versamark; Distress Inks: Walnut Stain, Black Soot (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Princess Gold embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, Jumbo sponges (Tsukineko)
Challenges:
These are all beautiful cards, and I cannot wait to try this technique. Thank you for sharing and for giving us good directions to follow!
ReplyDeleteOMG..Four Stunning cards for different occasions using the amazing ink blending on colored cardstock technique, Lolly:-) I can't wait to try the technique and especially want to make some Christmas cards:-) I was bummed that I did not get my gelli plate alcohol ink on cardstock cards posted in time. I made 14 circle backgrounds and have finished 7 into cards. I LOVED the technique and will use in the future. I do plan to post at least some and will give credit to all you very creative GO7 girls:-) TFS another awesome technique and all your gorgeous card samples..Wow!!! Love and Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeletewonderful samples Loll - love how you used different color bases and used both Gold and Silver for embossing - they all use the same technique but look so different from each other! A lovely technique choice for trying this month! xx
ReplyDeleteWOW! What gorgeous rich and elegant cards. Love them ALL.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
I do love the glow you get from this technique. Your cards demonstrate it superbly. Love all 4 of them xx
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are beautiful. Love all the images you used and that spatter really finishes the cards off. Thank you for sharing with us over here at Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog and best of luck with your entry.
ReplyDeleteBarbara DT Member for https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/
They're all so beauitful Loll and what a great way to add to your stash for any occasion xx
ReplyDeleteThis was such a fun technique, Lolly, and you have done it proud, my friend! I love each and every one of these cards but that last one gets the biggest AAH!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, the metallics take it to another level.
ReplyDeleteWow, these are all so pretty. Love the Christmas one. This looks like a fun technique and I will have to try it. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThey're all fabulous cards, Loll! I love the poinsettias and the grasses!
ReplyDeleteEach one is beautiful, love every one.
ReplyDeleteAll stunning, Loll - I think my fave is the last one; those colors are luminous!!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are stunning Lol, I was just admiring Darnell's on her blog. This looks like a wonderful technique to try. Thanks for joining in the fun at Rudolph Days this month.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
I can tell you had fun with this technique - all of your cards are so pretty but I have to say, your first card stands out. That of course was the first one I saw and immediately I said WOW. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
WOW! All four cards are just beautiful and your blending is so perfectly and smoothly done! I do love the stamps you chose for this as well as your colors. I DO have to try this and it looks so fun to do. I agree with the others- that last one is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThese are all absolutely BEAUTIFUL Loll...each one makes such a statement!! Your 1st one is my favorite but the last one is right up there too...sooooo striking!! I will definitely have to give this technique a try and thanks for such lovely, lovely inspiration!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteHi Loll,
ReplyDeleteHappy Rudolf Days.
Oh my what a very super array of gorgeous cards.
That technique looks stunning in all the different colours and stamps used.
Must try this one day.
Thank you for joining the Rudolf Challenge.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L. DT
These are beautiful, Loll. That last card in gold for the image is just stunning. The sponging around the edges looks so pretty on all the cards.
ReplyDeleteWow, Loll, what stunning cards! I absolutely love the cherry cobbler done with silver embossing and the soft suede with gold embossing! The way you darkened the outer edges is just wonderful! I have to look through my supplies to see what I have to try this great technique! Thanks for the inspiration you always provide! Sue N
ReplyDeleteYou went to town with this technique, Lolly, and they are all sensational! I didn't think I could pick a favorite until I got to that last one and drew in my breath! I love tall grass images anyway, but, wow, seeing this one lit up as if the sun burst through a dark day gave me goosies! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteEach and every one of your cards is a masterpiece, Loll. The wheatgrass one is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteAll beautiful. Spotlight ink blending is one of my favourite techniques… so easy yet impactful.
ReplyDeleteFour fabulous cards Loll, and the stamps are all beautiful and look so pretty in the different colours..I do really love the grasses and the soft suede colour card with added brown and black works brilliantly and love the brightness of the gold colour spattering, although I must say the iris on purple and the silver poinsettia and the gold flower are all extremely pretty too. x
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Loll - what a stunning quartet of cards - these are amazing. Each one unique, and all exquisite
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine
Oh Loll, these are all so gorgeously stunning. I need to try this technique. The last one is particularly beautiful, but I love them all.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Loll, great effects on the coloured card, the last one is so pretty, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteWOW Loll, you've had lots of fun with this cool technique... your cards are amazing, and I love all the different coloured card you've used. Sorry I haven't been around a lot lately but very pleased that your surgery recovery is progressing really well... hugs Robyn
ReplyDeleteWw Loll! Stunning collection of cards! You have all inspired me with this technique!
ReplyDeleteOh and Thanks for joining us at PBSC:)
ReplyDeleteLoll, these are terrific and definitely make a statement! I love how it frames out the image and brings the stamp into focus
ReplyDeleteThis is a very cool technique that give stunning results! I am in love with each and everyone of your cards Loll, especially the wheat one. Just gorgeous! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteOh, my! Each card is more beautiful than the one before it. This technique produces stunning results!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! What a stunning collection of cards, each one is just gorgeous but, I do love the poinsettia. The colour is so intense around the edges, highlighting the pretty stamped image perfectly. This is such an effective technique xx
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous cards! I love all of the colors! I am going to try this technique. Thank you for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteFour amazing cards in stunning technique. My especially big WOW for cards two and four. Great job in a group of seven.
ReplyDeletexx