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Colorful and Easy Ink Blending

November 19, 2022 - by Lisa Arana

Colorful and Easy Ink Blending

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
Happy and Cozy

USC
Extended Celebration
Extended Celebration

USC
Sunflower Wishes
Sunflower Wishes

USC
Dashes and Frills Hearts Dies
Dashes and Frills Hearts Dies

USC
Scallops & Rectangles dies
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

*Affiliate Links may be used at no additional cost to you. I appreciate the support if you are inspired to shop through my links.

Happy and Cozy
Happy and Cozy

USC
Extended Celebration
Extended Celebration

USC
Sunflower Wishes
Sunflower Wishes

USC
Dashes and Frills Hearts Dies
Dashes and Frills Hearts Dies

USC
Scallops & Rectangles dies
Scallops & Rectangles dies

USC
Neenah 80lb Solar White
Neenah 80lb Solar White

SB | AMZ
Nocturne
Nocturne

SB
Distress Ink Set #1
Distress Ink Set #1

SB
Distress Ink Set #17
Distress Ink Set #17

SB

Most Used Tools

Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive
Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive

SB
Glossy Accents
Glossy Accents

SB
Cutter Bee Scissors
Cutter Bee Scissors

SB | SSS
MISTI - Mini
MISTI – Mini

SB | SSS
MISTI - Original
MISTI – Original

SB | SSS
Foam Roll - 2 Inch
Foam Roll – 2 Inch

SB
Foam Roll Combo Pack
Foam Roll Combo Pack

SB
Big Shot
Big Shot

SB
Stamping Tool
Stamping Tool

SB
Pixie Tape
Pixie Tape

SB | OTH
Glue Bottle
Glue Bottle

SB
Jewel Picker
Jewel Picker

SB
Media Mat Mini
Media Mat Mini

SB | SSS
Multi-Use Mat
Multi-Use Mat

SB
Silicone Craft Mat
Silicone Craft Mat

SB
Blending Brushes
Blending Brushes

AMZ
Rhinestone Pencil
Rhinestone Pencil

AMZ
Reverse Tweezers
Reverse Tweezers

SB
Post It Note Tape
Post It Note Tape

AMZ

Filed Under: Stamping Fun Tagged With: Lisa Arana, Sentiment Saturday

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