I always say there is always something new to learn and I constantly seek out and enjoy trying new techniques to create custom inked backgrounds for card making. Today's technique is inspired by one we were shown at the recent Stampin' Up! event and I couldn't wait to get home to try it out.
So we were shown a technique with cling film/ shrink wrap/ cellophane dependent on where you live it may be called something else. But imagine my despair when I found there wasn't any in the house...so I had to think as I don't give up easy. I saw the cooking foil in my drawer and thought hmmmm I wonder.....
Well I did the same technique and can say it worked just as well with the foil. Simply scrunch a piece up, add drops of ink and smoosh on your card front. Now I will say you can spray with water first. I didn't do this as I wanted a strong colour result . I did add some drops of shimmer paint which gave a stunning effect. After drying the card with my heat tool I added a die cut sentiment backed onto card and hey presto.
Now the great appeal of making your own inky backgrounds is that no two are ever the same. Your card is unique in a world where sometimes lots of cards look exactly the same these stand out. Plus its fun !!
I do have a fun step by step YouTube tutorial for you to watch to see exactly how you can make this too. And the products I used are also listed below simply click the product photos to visit my online shop.
So why not go get inky its awesome fun.
Happy stamping xxx Amanda
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Another oldie-but-goodie background technique cased perfectly from the Fowler (another Amanda) stable this time! It's time for all the budding Monets to get all good'n'inky and recreate a certain dsp in their own unique way! :) Tfs Amanda C.! ~ C ~ xx
ReplyDeleteGreat to see every one is human. Super card.😀
ReplyDeleteGreat technique! Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it....... nice results
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