Today, I wanted to take a look at quick & easy ink blending. I don’t ink blend often and so I’m far from an expert, but in the video I share my hints and tips I have picked up along the way and hope they might help one or two of you. For this card, I used a few supplies from the new Rainbows release from Simon Says Stamp. There are three products that really grabbed my attention – Shine On is a cling background stamp, Hello Sunshine is a clear stamp set and Slimline Sunburst is a stencil. I love that on-trend sunburst image in each product. I’ve linked all supplies with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.
RAINBOWS NEW RELEASE
The Shine On background stamp that I used today along with the Hello Sunshine set for the sentiment are part of the new Rainbows release from Simon Says Stamp. Check Out here what is included in the Rainbows new release from Simon Says Stamp.
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TOP PICKS
My tops picks are:
- Delicate Outline Flowers – need I say more!
- Birthday Seedlings – lots of lovely outlines and also solid images for leaves to be sprinkled with small summer flowers.
- Tied The Knot – I fancy having a go at no-line watercolouring the car from this set.
- Leaf Bundle embossing folder – I love that we have more embossing folders in this release and I want to try a background inking technique with this particular folder. I think there is just enough background to embossed image on this design.
- Beach Beauties – I’m delighted to see another fabulous set from Clever Girl Craftings!
QUICK & EASY INK BLENDING
KEY INGREDIENTS
- Simon Says Stamp Shine On stamp set
- Simon Says Stamp Hello Sunshine stamp set
- Distress Oxide inks
TIPS & TRICKS
- Distress Oxide inks – my first choice for ink blending. They are so creamy, go on smoothly, and blend together beautifully.
- Chose a larger piece of card than you need so that stamp placement can be adjusted by trimming the panel down later on.
- Ink blend off a slick surface like a craft or glass mat.
- Using a blending brush, work in small circles with a light hand and bring the ink in from off the edge of the card.
- Work from lightest to darkest and then go back through the colours back to the lightest again.
SUPPLIES
You can find links to the supplies I’ve used below; click on the picture or shop icon to get taken directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you! Items marked with an asterisk (*) provided by a store or the manufacturer. You can read my affiliate and product disclosure here. I genuinely appreciate your support.
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Summary of the project which gives all the views of the card in one photo :D I’d love if you pinned and called by on Pinterest :D
Love this card. Watching you blend or paint makes me want to go play with my art supplies.
love love love the sun!
Mt favorite stamp in the collection!!
Pretty ink blending and I like the addition of the sequins.