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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Sept Dry Embossing with Re-inkers Watercoloring

Time for our Group of Seven Cardmakers September Dry Embossing

Click on link above for all the technique details and card samples by the cardmakers:-)


The Video is a must see!!!!

I began by creating 6 backgrounds using Distress Ink Re-inkers, 
I finished 4 backgrounds into cards and I am saving the other backgrounds
 for future cards:-)

I loved all 4 cards,  but I think this is my favorite:-)

I went step by step following exactly the video for each background!!!

Card #1 Supplies
Stamps: None
Paper: Fluid 100 Hot Press Watercolor Paper,  Neenah Solar White Crest Smooth 5" square cardbase.
Inks: Distress Ink Refills: Wilted Violet,  Broken China, Tumbled Glass Scattered Straw. VersaFine Clair Nocturne Pigment Ink.
Accessories:Glass Mat,  # 12 paint brush,  Spellbinders "Beautiful Blooms" 3D EB Folder.  STAMPlorations HUGS Die.  Craft Foam to pop up image. Connect Glue.

TIP:  I used a different Black Pigment Ink,  but did not work well.  I ordered Versafine Clair Nocturne Pigment Ink from Amazon and received it quickly:-)  I used the Nocturne over my 1st try and I got a sharp Black image...  Again...follow the video and you will have awesome results!!!!!

TIP:  I used the tip in the video to use paper towels and rubbing alcohol to clean the black ink off the 3D EB Folder.  It worked great..just be sure to have enough paper towels handy.  You can control the messiness:-)


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My 2nd Card

Card #2 Supplies
Stamps: None
Paper: Neenah 4 1/4 " Square Cardbase.  Fluid 100 Hot Press Watercolor Paper. 
Inks: DI Refills: Abandoned Coral, Scattered Straw and Peeled Paint.  VersaFine Clair Nocturne Pigment Ink.
Accessories: Glass Mat, # 12 paint brush, Spellbinders 3D "Leafy" EB Folder.  CUTplorations Die Cut Hugs.  Craft Foam, Connect Glue.

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My 3rd Card

Card #3 Supplies
Stamps: None
Paper: Strathmore Mixed Media Paper,  Neenah 5" Square Cardbase.
Inks: DI Refills: Broken China and Peeled Paint. VersaFine Clair Nocturne Pigment Ink.
Accessories:  Glass Mat, # 12 paint brush, Spellbinders 3D "Leafy" EB Folder.  CUTplorations Die Cut Art Happens.  Craft Foam, Connect Glue

TIP: I used Mixed Media Paper on this background and did not get as crisp of an image as I got from the 3 Hot Press watercolor paper cards.

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My 4th Card
58th Anniversary card for Denny:-)


Card #4 Supplies
Stamps: None
Paper: Fluid 100 Hot Press Watercolor Paper.  Neenah A2 Cardbase.
Inks: Distress Ink Refills,  Abandoned Coral, Spiced Marmalade and Scattered Straw. VersaFine Clair Nocturne Pigment Ink.
Accessories: Glass Mat,  # 12 paint brush,  Spellbinders "Beautiful Blooms" 3D EB Folder.  CUTplorations Die Cut Smile. Craft Foam,  Connect Glue and Heat Tool.

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Once I finished the watercolored backgrounds,  
I dried with Heat Tool and used the 3D EB folder Technique
Finishing each card went quickly:-)

I am still Amazed at the WOW factor of each of these beautiful artsy cards!!!
I can't wait to use this awesome technique in the future:-)

Hope you join our Group of Seven Cardmakers Technique Blog.
We Love it when you add your cards to our Linky!!!

Thank you for visiting and hope you get to try this awesome technique too!!

Love and Hugs..


Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Group of Seven Ink Blending without Ink Lifting

My Group of Seven Cardmakers Ink Blending cards without color lifting this time..

Click on the link above for all the Details!
I am adding my card to the Blog Linky:-)


All the DOX Ink Blending videos by Kristina Werner were VERY Helpful!

I used STAMPlorations "Christmas Candles Large" stamp!

I used Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Die to cut a 3" x 4"
Fluid 100 Hot Press 100% Cotton layer for ink blending.

Used TH's Blending Sponges with handles to blend the 3 DOX Inks: 
Picked Raspberries, Candied Apple and Wilted Violet.
I used Kristina's technique of blending Lots of ink colors.

I let my ink blended layer dry overnight...This is key to getting your
layer completely Dry!!! If not dry your Embossing Powder will stick!!

Covered ink blended layer with Rabbit Hole Designs Anti- Static Powder and 
stamped Candles using SSS White Premium Pigment Ink.  Then
heat embossed image.

I did not lift the ink from the stamped lined candles images
on this card because I really liked the colored candles:-)

Placed main image in MISTI and stamped and heat embossed the SSS
"Jolly Snippets" sentiment with SSS White Premium Pigment Ink.

Next used an A2 Neenah Solar White Crest Smooth 110# cardstock
to dry emboss the Sizzix 3D Fallen Leaves background layer,
which I attached to A2 Neenah Solar White card base.

Popped up main image with Craft foam and attached to 3D layer
and Done!  I was very pleased with the results:-)

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I am sharing a 2nd Christmas card using the same Ink Blending Technique 
without Ink Lifting as my 1st card.


I used the same Hot Press Papers and Neenah White Cardstock,
Ink Blended DOX Squeezed Lemonade, Lucky Clover and Mermaid Lagoon
 and let piece sit overnight to Dry!

Then added Anti-static Powder, stamped STAMPlorations "Christmas Gift Large"
using white pigment ink and Heat Embossed.
Then used MISTI to stamp the STAMPlorations "Homespun Christmas" 
sentiment using Memento London Fog Dye Ink.

Added blue and green rhinestones from my stash, 
popped up image with craft foam and attached to card base
and Done! 

I am so happy to have 2 more cards for my Christmas Stash:-)

Thank you for visiting...Love and Hugs,


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I sure have enjoyed this August Group of Seven Cardmakers 
Ink Blending 2 Technique.  I feel so much more comfortable using the 
DOX Ink Blending Technique and now will use more often:-)

If you play along this month you can add your card/cards to our
Group of Seven Cardmakers Linky:-)  We are a Blog not a Challenge.

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Supplies:
Card #1
Stamps: STAMPlorations "Christmas Candles-Large",  SSS "Jolly Snippets" sentiment.
Paper: Neenah Solar White Crest Smooth CS.  Fluid 100 Hot Press 140#
Inks: SSS White Pigment Ink. DOX Squeezed Lemonade, Lucky Clover and Mermaid Lagoon
Accessories: Sizzix 3D "Fallen Leaves" EB Folder.  TH Blending Sponges and handle.  MISTI.
Craft Foam.

Card #2:
Stamps: STAMPlorations "Homespun Christmas".   SSS "Jolly Snippets" sentiment.
Paper: Same
Inks: same pigment ink.  DOX Squeezed Lemonade, Lucky Clover and Mermaid Lagoon.  Memento 
"London Fog." Dye Ink.
Accessories:  Same sponges.  MISTI and Craft Foam. Plus blue and green rhinestones.