Distressed Ink Background with Repeated Cabin Stamp

A project from our live show Create and Craft Show 18th MAR 23 - Join Toni for her latest products and inspiration - show 3 · 18/03/2023 · watch it from 49:45

Create a vibrant distressed background using reactive inks applied directly to the card, then stamp a cabin scene twice to create a repeated landscape effect. Water droplets add texture and the design can be enhanced with gel pen details.

You will need

Stamps By Me - A5 Reflection Stamp Set - Better Together - 250123ASEE IT

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Step by step

1. Swipe your ink pad across the card in different directions to create a distressed, multi-coloured background. ▶ watch 50:00
2. Use orange and pink inks to build up colour variation across the card. ▶ watch 50:15
3. Add yellow ink to create additional colour interest in the background. ▶ watch 50:30
4. Spray water droplets onto the inked surface to activate the reactive properties and create texture. ▶ watch 50:45
5. Lift away some of the ink with tissue to control the intensity and create lighter areas. ▶ watch 51:00
6. Stamp the cabin design in black ink on the left side of the card. ▶ watch 51:30
7. Reposition the stamp slightly to the right and stamp again, creating a repeated landscape effect. ▶ watch 51:45
8. Add blue ink to the reflection area at the bottom to suggest water. ▶ watch 52:00
9. Trim the card to your desired size and mount onto a card blank. ▶ watch 52:30
10. Use a gel pen to add details such as window highlights or snow on the mountains if desired. ▶ watch 53:00

Tips from the show

• The ink pads are juicy, so use restraint when applying them to avoid over-saturating the card.
• You can pull back vibrant colours by adding white ink on top.
• Repeating the stamp creates a sense of depth and extends the landscape across the card.

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