Ink Smooshing Take Two

Hello everyone! When I was working on the card for my last post, My Ink Smooshing “Adventure”, I made two background pieces. I thought it would be fun to try this card again and put a different spin on it.

I really like how the rainbow of inks contrasts against the black background and heart accents. I didn’t want to go too dark though, so I went with white for the butterfly focal point.

I love the splotches of white along the right side of the technique piece. I think it adds a lot of interest to the card, gives it a little bit of a grungy chic look. That’s the magic of ink smooshing: you know every project will be unique!

I wanted to keep with the multi color theme on the inside of the card, so I used the corresponding Stampin’ Write Markers to color on the sentiment stamp. I am still loving the combo of the black with the rainbow.

I hope you are inspired to try some ink smooshing and see what unique results YOU get. 🙂  See my last post, My Ink Smooshing “Adventure” , for directions on the ink smooshing technique.

Joyful stamping!

~Stephanie

Supplies**: Happy Birthday Everyone stamp set,  Whisper White cardstock, Basic Black cardstock, Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Pad, Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad, Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad, Temping Turquoise Stampin’ Write Marker, Real Red Stampin’ Write Marker, Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Write Marker, Clear Block E, Hearts Border Punch, Big Shot, Butterflies Thinlits Dies, Happy Birthday Everyone stamp set, Glue Dots, Snail, Stampin’ Trimmer.

**All supplies can be purchased at my Online Store. I would be honored to have you as a customer and I invite you to use the Hostess Code RBTK9C7N when you place your order.

My Ink Smooshing “Adventure”

Hello everyone! I’ve got another watercolor technique for today’s card. The technique I used is called “ink smooshing”. It’s a great one for watercoloring large areas and backgrounds as well as die cuts (featured in my previous post.)

This color combination of Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, and Pumpkin Pie made me think of sunsets, California, and vacation. 🙂 I was inspired to choose this adorable sentiment from the “Go Global” stamp set (see below).

Steps for “Ink Smooshing”:

1. Apply ink pads directly to large clear block (Block E in this example).
2. Spray with water using a spray bottle from a distance of about 12 inches.
3. Place wetted block, ink side down, on your cardstock (this layer is 4″ x 5 1/4″). Press firmly.
4. Remove block and use the Heat Tool to dry both sides.

I love the little black accent hearts against the watercolor background. They were punched out with the Hearts Border Punch. It makes great borders AND great confetti!

I hope you are inspired to do some “ink smooshing”. It makes for some WOW cards, for sure! If you like this “Go Global” stamp set, be sure to get it now before it retires on May 31st. I would be honored to have you as a customer. If you choose to purchase from my Online Store, I invite you to use the Hostess Code RBTK9C7N when placing your order.

Joyful stamping!

~Stephanie

Supplies*: Whisper White Thick Cardstock, Basic Black Cardstock, Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Pad, Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad, Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad, Hearts Border Punch, Go Global Stamp Set, Clear Block E, Heat Tool, Glue Dots, Snail, Stampin’ Trimmer.

*All supplies can be purchased from my Online Store.