Happy Saturday! Today’s cards are all about an easy background blending hack. I pulled out some of my favorite Unity Stamp Company stamp sets and got to work making these colorful birthday cards.
Featured Supplies
Happy and Cozy USC |
Extended Celebration USC |
Sunflower Wishes USC |
Dashes and Frills Hearts Dies USC |
Scallops & Rectangles dies USC |
The Card
The Details
I stamped my trees and moon on some white cardstock. Once the ink was dry, I used Distress Inks to create that blended background.
Ink Blending Hack: I love the amazing ink coverage of these backgrounds and it took minimal blending. To get a fast and intense blend, swipe your ink pad directly onto your paper in bands of color. Then use your blending brush to combine the 3 bands of color together for an amazing blend.
Distress ink combo no. 1: saltwater taffy, salvaged patina, villainous potion Distress ink combo no 2: picked raspberry, mustard seed, peacock feathers
Eclipse Technique: Once all the background blending was done, I die cut out a heart from the center and popped it up. It adds some dimension to the front of the card without a lot of bulk.
A couple of simple birthday sentiments and star sequins finished everything off.
The Video
Watch along as I assemble this card sharing my process and tips on how this card was created. Watch here or in HD on Youtube.
Thanks for joining me today. I hope today’s project inspires you. If you create something, tag me – @dahlhousedesigns – on social media because I’d love to see it. Join us in the Unity Show & Tell Facebook group to share your Unity creations. It is such a fun and loving group of creators.
Supplies
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Happy and Cozy USC |
Extended Celebration USC |
Sunflower Wishes USC |
Dashes and Frills Hearts Dies USC |
Scallops & Rectangles dies USC |
Neenah 80lb Solar White SB | AMZ |
 Nocturne SB |
Distress Ink Set #1 SB |
Distress Ink Set #17 SB |
Most Used Tools
Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive SB |
Glossy Accents SB |
Cutter Bee Scissors SB | SSS |
MISTI – Mini SB | SSS |
MISTI – Original SB | SSS |
Foam Roll – 2 Inch SB |
Foam Roll Combo Pack SB |
Big Shot SB |
Stamping Tool SB |
Pixie Tape SB | OTH |
Glue Bottle SB |
Jewel Picker SB |
 Media Mat Mini SB | SSS |
Multi-Use Mat SB |
Silicone Craft Mat SB |
Blending Brushes AMZ |
Rhinestone Pencil AMZ |
Reverse Tweezers SB |
Post It Note Tape AMZ | |
