Bubbles and Twines Striped Fish Card

A project from our live show MONDAY MADNESS - Join Simon Williamson from AVAGO-INK for his latest products - Broadcast 9th April 22 · 09/05/2022 · watch it from 1:15

Create a nautical-themed card with a striped background using the Bubbles and Twines stamp. The design features stamped bubbles in black ink with masking tape creating white stripes, then coloured with blue ink and brushwork to give depth and dimension.

You will need

Avago-ink Designs - A5 Stamp - Twine & Bubbles - 100122BSEE IT Izink Dye Based Ink Pad 5 X 5CM - Emeraude 050821HSEE IT Izink Dye Based Ink Pad 5 X 5CM - Petrole 050821RSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Pre-cut a card panel and secure it to your stamping platform. ▶ watch 1:45
2. Stamp the Bubbles and Twines stamp repeatedly across the card panel using black Versafine ink, repositioning to fill the background. ▶ watch 2:00
3. Apply masking tape horizontally across the stamped panel in stripes of varying widths to create a striped effect. ▶ watch 3:45
4. Use the Petrol blue Izink dye pad with a soft brush to apply colour in circular motions along the masked stripes, starting from the edges and working towards the centre. ▶ watch 4:45
5. Carefully remove the masking tape to reveal the white striped pattern against the blue background. ▶ watch 5:30
6. Tear a jagged edge across the bottom of the panel to create a horizon line for your sentiment area. ▶ watch 7:00
7. Edge the torn line with black Versafine ink using a brush to add definition. ▶ watch 7:15
8. Stamp your chosen sentiment onto a separate piece of card and trim it to size. ▶ watch 8:45
9. Adhere the sentiment panel to the bottom section of your card using a tape runner. ▶ watch 9:00
10. Mount the completed panel onto black card, then onto grey card to create borders and make the design pop. ▶ watch 10:30

Tips from the show

• You can use masking tape to create stripes without having to colour every bubble individually.
• Use a soft brush with the ink pad for a softer, more blended look rather than the round pads.
• Reposition the stamp to fill in gaps and create a seamless background pattern.

More from this show

• Underwater Scene Card with Fish and Starfish
• Cherry Blossom Geisha Girl Card

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