Posted by Lydia Fiedler
on May 30, 2023
Hi friends! I'm here today to talk about just how much texture stamps can add to even the simplest cards – and how you can get a lot of interest with just one color of ink – in this case – Caramel Core Ink. I've also created a video tutorial that you'll find at the end of this post.
To start with, I used 1" Post-it ® tape to mask off all the edges of a 4" x 5.25" card panel. Next, I ink blended Caramel ink into the opening with a blending brush , making one panel about twice as dark as the other.
Then, also using Caramel ink, I stamped all the super fun images from the new Mixed Textures set on top of the ink – sometimes stamping full strength, sometimes stamping off once to create foreground and background textures. I tried to cover the whole ink blended area with pattern.
As a finishing and very subtle touch to the background, I added the new Rough Dots Bold Prints stamp inked in Unicorn .
Aren't those subtle dots on top of all that texture dreamy?
The next step was to stamp in Intense Black on top of it – and don't miss my tip in the video for overstamping – and color with colored pencils. The butterfly is from Beautiful Butterflies and the carrot is from Keep it Fresh . The sentiments on each are from Besties .
I did add little white highlights with a paint pen on both.
Watch the video tutorial below or here on YouTube .
See how much you can do with one ink and one stamp set? So many possibilities!
Thanks for stopping by today – stay crafty!
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3 comments
Lydia, The cards are beautiful. I love the trend of the wide border. Your coloring tips are very much appreciated. Thank you for a truly inspiring video. I think I can do this.
Two fabulous cards & video, Lydia – love the techniques you shared!! Just signed up for the summer stamp-along; can’t wait!!
These cards are gorgeous!! Really enjoyed watching the video.