Did you know that you can change up designs with Ink Blending techniques? Today, even though I used the same inks, the cards I created are as different as DAY and NIGHT!
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Do you love trying out new techniques to get different looks? You may already know that I certainly do. Today I used the same ink colours, and check out the results, these cards look SOOOO different!
Technique #1 – Ink Blending on Die Cuts
Blending ink directly onto die cut images is very easy to do. And the best thing is that you can use any colours of ink that you have in your stash. But, have you ever tried mixing colours together on blended die cuts? Today my flowers have 3 different colours on the petals, and I love that blending allows us to add these variations with different colour combinations.
Remember that ink will dry slightly lighter, and that areas which may look ‘spotchy’ can even out as the dye ink sinks in. You can use any style of ink that you have, I prefer dye based inks, but pigment inks will also blend beautifully!
PRO TIP: Not sure if the colours you have chosen will blend well together? Either check with a colour wheel or simply just use a scrap piece of paper to practice on before you commit!
QUESTION? Is there such a thing as TOO MANY flowers? I don’t think so 😉!
Technique #2 – Blackout Embossing Technique
Want a bold dramatic card design, that is easy to do? Then go no further than this fun Blackout Embossing Technique.
HOW: Either ink blend a piece of white cardstock before or after embossing it with a 3D Embossing Folder (note: add ink to the debossed side). Then use an ink blending tool (a flat surfaced foam tool works best) or simply lightly swipe a black ink pad over the raised areas of the debossed side of the piece of cardstock.
***Check out my Live VIDEO HERE where I played with some Blackout techniques!
PRO TIP: You can use any combination of ink colours, or use no colour at all for a dramatic black and white look.
I added a little splatter of white, but gold would have looked great too! As well as a simple popped up sentiment and some Gem Sparkles.
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Can you believe that these cards used the SAME ink colours? I hope you are inspired to stretch your Ink Blending techniques to create some different looks! Crafty Hugs,
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Therese, I do just love how your brain works! Two gorgeous cards using blended colors that couldn’t be more different – yet I love them both! [NO one cannot have too many flowers!]
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ps I loved the blackout card I just received in the mail xx
Mwah!
My favorite is the first one. Those colors are my jam. Beautiful blending. Thanks for sharing.
Just plain beautiful once again. You are a master of flowers!
Wow, thanks for showcasing such different techniques! Fantastic!
WOWZA! Beautiful cards! Both are so different. It’s amazing! Thanks for sharing!
I love them both, Therese. The blackout technique gives such dramatic results.
Both cards are wonderful, but the black out technique card is a STUNNER…..Will have to give this a try! TFS!
Paper Hugs,
Jan
I like your very different techniques you show. Thanks for the explanations.
Gorgeous cards as always, Therese! I haven’t had great results with the blackout technique, but I’m going to give it another try using a flat blending tool (before I was using the ink pad directly onto the paper).
Good luck! Hope you have fun
Gorgeous cards!
Love your cards! I have tried that blackout embossing and I love it!!
Gorgeous cards!
Wow, Therese! I’m yet to try both of these techniques but your beautiful results make it so tempting! The Altenew release looks gorgeous.
I LOVE that you did a light and dark version! Gorgeous flowers!
Beautiful! The Blackout Embossing is amazing! Great release!
Lovely cards! The blackout technique is so different and classy.
Love your ink blended die cut blooms and another great black out card, Therese! Hoping to get the new ink colors soon!
Therese your designs are mind blowing! 🤯 both turned out fabulous! These ink colors are climbing my wish list fast!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Both card are beautiful but WOW the one with the black background is amazing.
Beautiful cards!
The flowers on that first card look so lifelike! Love the pink edges.
Always gorgeous cards, Therese!
so talented Therese. two stunning cards –
I especially love the blackout embossing technique! I’ve been using that technique on my cards lately and think they come out so beautiful! Both of your cards are great!
Thank you so much for the wonderful ink techniques. I am excited to try them out. Your cards are beautiful.
Ok, you had me at HELLO! These are stunning!
Beautiful
The blackout is cool. I just saw another designer showing this technique, which is new to me. Very cool looking.
Yes I first saw a similar technique by Erum Tasneem, she inspired me to try it I have a live video here sharing the first time I tried this technique
https://www.youtube.com/live/aN7iBwkVpQ8?si=ENAkb35Q63JL5ivb
Yes I first saw a similar technique by Erum Tasneem, she inspired me to try it I have a live video where I first tried it
https://www.youtube.com/live/aN7iBwkVpQ8?si=ENAkb35Q63JL5ivb
I LOVE your ink blended flowers! So gorgeous!
Your cards are so beautiful!!
These techniques are truly spectacular…I’m going to try them tonight! 🌹
Both cards are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! Thanks for showing this!
Beautiful cards! So glad you shared these techniques
Such beautiful cards with these two techniques! Love the ink blended flowers, and the blackout card too!
Wow! These are beautiful! I love both cards!
The black card is stunning.
Beautiful cards ♥ï¸
Beautiful projects, love the black out technique!!
Beautiful cards! The paler one is definitely my favourite, I love it!
Both the cards look amazing!
I love the black card. It’s definitely a technique I want to try!
Both gorgeous card, but the paler one is definitely my favourite.
Both cards are sooooo Beautiful!!!!
WOW! Drastically different and yet equally beautiful! Love the colors you chose to showcase both designs! TFS!!!
Your cards are so beautiful!
Beautiful cards! I enjoy trying out new techniques, I’ve recently done both of them! But I admit the blackout one terrified me at first, after coloring the debossed side, but it turned out great!
Stunning contrast between the two cards, thanks for sharing your process video!
Well now, I never thought of doing the blackout technique on the back of an embossing folder without coloring first – black and white! of course! Duh moment here! So glad Altenew got your link fixed….I tried the first day and it didn’t work so I let them know!
Hmmm, I left a comment but it disappeared on me. Love the idea of doing the blackout technique over just a white debossed image. Brilliant!
Such gorgeous cards! Thanks for sharing the techniques.
Gorgeous cards! I love the 2 different ink blending techniques! Both cards are beautiful with pretty colors!
Stunning who knew !!! what a difference between the two both beautiful trhanks for the inspiration.
Marie
I’m just a beginner so haven’t tried the color blending yet.
Love it and would like to learn how.
Both are so beautiful, Therese! I’ve seen the blackout technique many times and I’m finally inspired to try it!
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing this technique and your video!
Two gorgeous cards! I love them both.
Oh my gosh! You always come up with amazing two-fers! This is a wonderful release!