Today I'm sharing three birthday cards I created using a fun technique with distress oxide inks, glossy cardstock and micro glaze. These cards were inspired by Jennifer McGuire and the techniques I learned can be found in her video here. I first watched this video when it was released back in March of 2018 and I was so eager to try this technique that I rushed to purchase the inks, paper, glaze and the Avery Elle stamp and die set.
Now. Just because I get excited about trying something new, doesn't mean I get to it right away. I think a lot of crafters are like this. Sometimes things sit for a while until we find the time, the mojo or have a reason to create a card with that specific product. Fast forward 10 months later and I finally had an occasion to create a card for using this stamp set.
Here's a look at the stamp set and dies from Avery Elle. Aren't they so clever and creative?
The technique I'm sharing today is specifically for creating the swimming pool on these cards. In her video, Jennifer uses Ranger Alcohol Ink Cardstock. I used Ranger Gloss Paper. Both are glossy papers and work really great.
There are multiple ways you can apply colour to the glossy paper as Jennifer demonstrates in her video. For all three of my swimming pools I used the same method. I pressed four colours of distress oxide inks onto my craft mat, Cracked Pistachio, Tumbled Glass, Broken China, Mermaid Lagoon. Next, I spritzed them with water and then using the "kissing" technique I created layers of colour, making sure I dried between each layer.
The swimming pool on my first card had the most layers hence why the colours look more bold and marble like. The second and third cards have a more softer appearance because I used less layers. Once the backgrounds were fully dry, the paper looked dull and had a foggy look to it. And that's where the Tim Holtz Distress Micro Glaze comes in.
Using a Mini Ink Blending Tool I applied a thin layer of the glaze to each of my backgrounds. The paper was then instantly restored back to its original glossy finish and you could see all the layers come through. It was like magic! I then used a clean cloth to wipe away any excess glaze.
Once my backgrounds were done, I set them aside to dry and started stamping the images from the Splash! set onto white cardstock using Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink. I don't know about you, but I just get a kick out of those sunbathing ladies! I think they're so cute! :) I did some very basic Copic colouring and then cut out the images using the coordinating dies.
Using the large swimming pool die, I cut out the pool from my backgrounds. The die cuts out the pool shape and the pool ledge. Using the same die, I die-cut it two additional times, this time on white cardstock so that I could stack additional ledges together to create a more realistic dimensional look.
On two of my cards I did some light ink blending to the card base with distress oxide inks. On my white card I used the Stampin' Up! Brick Wall Embossing Folder to mimic the look of patio stones around the pool.
I then adhered the swimming pool and all my images to the card using my Lawn Fawn Glue Tube and pop dots. On the first two cards, I stamped the sentiment directly onto the card base using Versafine Onyx Black Ink. I applied Ranger Clear Embossing Powder, shook off the excess, and heat set it until melted with my heat tool. For my last card, I stamped the sentiment onto black cardstock using VersaMark Ink, applied Ranger White Embossing Powder and heat set it.
Lastly, I added some Studio Katia Clear Drops on my first card and Nuvo Crystal Clear Drops on the second card.
I hope you enjoy today's inspiration and that you have a wonderful day!
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