I do believe that ink smooshing is my most favorite technique to make backgrounds. Each one is perfectly unique and they can be used in so many ways. Today’s project includes 4 card designs with 3 color combos. These cards could be used for just about any occasion.
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SUPPLIES
- Distress Ink – Crackling Campfire
- Distress Ink – Scattered Straw
- Distress Ink – Peeled Paint
- Distress Oxide – Faded Jeans
- Distress Oxide – Tumbled Glass
- Distress Oxide – Stormy Sky
- Non-stick work surface
- Watercolor Paper
- Tim Holtz Distress Spray Bottle (w/plain water)
- Hardboard
- Wagner Heat Tool
- Background Stamp – MFT Harmonious Hibiscus
- MISTI Stamping Tool
- Purple Tape
- Baby Powder as anti-static
- Cotman ¾” Mop Brush
- Versamark Embossing Ink
- Wow! Metallic Gold Rich embossing powder
- Versafine Onyx Black ink pad
- Wow! Clear embossing powder
- Deli Wrap Sheets
- Foil/Metallic cardstock
- Neenah Classic Crest 80# Cardstock
- Spellbinders Platinum 6 Manual Die Cutting Machine (my favorite machine)
- Simon Says Stamp die set – Happy Birthday Brush Script
- Simon Says Stamp die set – Thank You
- Simon Says Stamp die set – Love You
- Hero Arts die set – Thinking of You
- Neenah Classic Crest 110# Cardstock (25 sheet pack) (card base & sentiment)
- Neenah Classic Crest 110# Cardstock (125 sheet pack)
- Black cardstock
- Tonic Retractable Pick Tool
- Waffleflower A2 Layers Die
- Multi Medium Matte liquid glue
- Metal tips for liquid glue
- Elmer’s Craft Bond spray adhesive
- Black craft foam
- Acrylic Stamp Blocks
- Mini Scoring Board
- Teflon Bone Folder
- Scotch Advanced Tape Glider
- 3M Foam Tape
- X-Acto knife
- Tim Holtz small serrated scissors
- Gina K Designs Connect liquid glue
- Gina K Designs dot runner
- Scor-Tape
- 3D Foam Squares
- Marvy Uchida Jewel Picker
- Simon Says Stamp Blue Lagoon sequins
- Simon Says Stamp Rainbow Party sequins
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Thanks for watching!
Remember, if mailing a card with layers and embellishments in the United States, be sure and buy “non-machinable” postage so your cards don’t get smooshed in the USPS postal machines.
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Thanks for spending time with me!
Blessings & Hugs,
Michelle
Lady Michelle Creates 