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Spotlight Die Cutting and Ink Blending

By on August 1, 2019 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have another one of my very favorite techniques to share with you called spotlight die cutting! I’m pairing it with some ink blending techniques today for some very fun and bright cards.

Here’s a look at all of my cards:

I am so excited to be a guest over on Justine Hovey’s YouTube Channel to show you just how to do this so check it out below or on YouTube!

This technique is so fun and really easy once you know some of the shortcuts. I share lots of variations and ideas in this video, so I hope you will check it out!

These ink blended cards (the blue hello card on the right and the hope card below) are inspired and a part of my Altenew AECP certification classes, Easy Ink Blending Techniques. Ink blending over embossing is definitely a favorite of mine, as shown on the blue/green card above. I first stamped the leaves with VersaMark ink, then added clear embossing powder over the top. I heat set that with my heat gun and then blended on the ink over the top. To make the leaves really pop, wipe the excess ink off the embossed images with a clean towel.

For this hope card, I masked off some stripes and ink blended with Distress Oxides and a makeup brush until I got a soft, smooth blend. Then I die cut the hope after this was all done. Those hibiscus are just gorgeous, aren’t they?! And the glitter tape adds just a bit of extra pop!

This Mega Rose stencil is a fun one for ink blending over. Here I used two different colors of Distress Ink to get the variation of color. So easy to do and it adds quite a pop!

I’m often asked what supplies I’ve used on my cards, so I’ve compiled a list for you, using affiliate links when possible at no extra cost to you. When you make a purchase through these links, I may receive a small commission. These help me to keep up with blog costs and continue to bring you fun projects like this one! Thank you so much!

A BIG THANKS for stopping by and watching my video. Which card is your favorite?

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A Review of Catherine Pooler Inks

By on September 13, 2018 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Did you know that you can do so many things with Catherine Pooler Inks? You can stamp, of course, but you can also do some ink blending and watercoloring with them!

Today I have a fun fall project with the new Catherine Pooler ink, Coral Cabana, that came in the September Hedgehog Hollow subscription box.

First, I took that ink and a few other ink colors and blended them on Bristol Smooth paper using a round ink blending tool.

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These inks blend beautifully on this Bristol Smooth paper!

Once I had that background blended, I stamped and gold embossed the florals from the HH Subscription box and used these inks to WATERCOLOR on them!

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I also used the same Bristol Smooth paper for this. I also used some Zig Clean color markers to color up the green leaves. I wanted this to feel like a FALL card, so I picked my interpretation of fall colors for this card.

Then I cut a banner shape from my stash, ink blended on that banner, and STAMPED the sentiment using the Coral Cabana ink.

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And Voila! A beautiful card using three methods with the very same inks! If you haven’t tried these inks, I would definitely recommend them!

I popped up the banner and one of the florals with Scotch 3M foam tape, and used my Nuvo liquid adhesive to attach the rest. To finish it off, I added Jewel Nuvo drops (these are translucent with a hint of color…which I love)!

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I hope I inspired you give all three methods a try with your inks: stamping, watercoloring, and ink blending. Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by. For more information about the Hedgehog Hollow subscription boxes, please click here. And while you are there, check out the EXCLUSIVE Christmas box that is available now with limited quantities!

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