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Soft hues of ink are still strong enough to use for resist stamping. |
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Use darker ink colors for a more dramatic effect. |
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No need to be too careful when applying ink to the card, smudges and smear marks give the project a handmade look plus the Friend Definition and Silhouette Grass will hide many imperfections. |
Hero Arts Silhouette Grass Stamp (S5316), Friend Definition Cling Stamp (CG125), VersaMark ink, clear embossing powder, Distress inks, Cardstock, pearls, ribbon, ink applicators, butterfly punch. |
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Soft Shadowed Backgrounds
By Shari Carroll
Soft inked backgrounds are pleasant for any occasion cards. Make a few for future use. |
Instructions:
When you create a great card that can be used for any occasion such as Birthday, Anniversary, Wedding or even Sympathy, it's a good one to use over and over again.
This card is just one of those ideas. I've used light hues of Distress inks to give a soft subtle background for the white Silhouette Grass foreground image. The inside is the perfect place for a fantastic message.
The How to Part: - Start by clear embossing the Silhouette Grass image onto white cardstock.
- Use a make-up sponge or Ranger Ink applicator to apply Old Paper Distress Ink. Use a circular motion and apply the ink in random areas.
- Add in some Weathered Wood Distress ink, overlap onto the Old Paper ink.
- Try adding in another light tone such as Scattered Straw. Again, using circular motions to apply the ink.
- Once the desired effect is achieved, ink up the Friend Definition with Pumice Stone Distress Ink. Use a moist baby wipe to remove ink from the center of the image. Stamp onto the panel.
- Trim the panel and adhere it to a white notecard.
- Cut a slit in the spine of the card with a craft blade and thread with ribbon, tie in a bow.
- Add butterflies and pearls to finish.
- Wait for an occasion to arrive and stamp a greeting inside.
Try using other Hero Arts images to create combinations to suit your taste.
Enjoy the process!
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