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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.





17 comments:

  1. Two gorgeous, perfectly ink blended cards, my friend. I love how you've achieved such a smooth transition of colours. And two more cards for your Christmas stash - way to go! xx

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    1. It is because of the GO7 Cardmakers...that these 2 cards and my 1st Ink Blending card are the 1st time I have successfully created a smooth transition of colors when blending colors...your Blending 2 Techniques with the awesome videos by Kristina really got me inspired to try the technique again:-) Thank you so much, Lolly for creating your new Blog...such an amazing and creative resource, my dear friend...Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  2. Nancy, you have used the most wonderful vibrant inks today! GORGEOUS cards, beautifully blended and embossed. Drying time is key to success I suppose as these really don't have a speck of unwanted stray embossing powders!
    =]
    p.s. I adore the dry embossing on your first card!

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  3. Your color blending and the colors you used are beautiful. I think Kristina blends the most beautiful colors together and she has a great list of what goes together. I am color challenged so I turn to her when I need help!

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  4. Lovely cards, Nancy, with great colour choices!

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  5. Beautiful blended backgrounds for these cards, Nancy! The first glows like the warmth of the candles, and the leafy embossed background looks amazing with it. Hooray for two more Christmas cards for your stash! I've been inspired by this month's GO7 and bookmarked the technique... along with many others I'd like to try. There is simplty too much inspiration out there!

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    1. I am finding ink blending addictive, my friend. I hope you get to play along too or just use the techniques in the future:-) TFS your sweet comment...Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  6. You have mastered that one Nancy. Such wonderful colours and clean embossing. Thanks for sharing your tips xx

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  7. Your ink blending is awesome, Nancy! Such smooth, rich colors that are perfect for the candle image and the Gift with Baubles! Two gorgeous Christmas cards, my friend!

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  8. Beautiful ink blending Nancy, gorgeous rich colours too. I also love the embossed detail on the background too. Lovely Christmas cards ..... I really should be making a start on mine! xx

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  9. Two beautiful cards, Nancy! I love the blended BG's and white embossed images! I love working with the oxide inks and you're so right about letting them dry! Thanks for the lovely inspiration! Sue

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  10. Two beautifully blended cards, your colors are beautiful together

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  11. Great cards - and a new way for me to try the blending - I would have embossed first then blended so I'm keen to try your way. Thanks for sharing with us at Christmas Craft Creations

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  12. Both cards are gorgeous, Nancy! The color combos are beautiful and your ink blending is so smooth! I like that you didn't lift ink and kept the vibrant colors for the candles! The background texture you created by dry embossing adds interest without taking away from the focal image. And those color matching rhinestones are the perfect finishing touch for the 2nd card! Hugs.. Hideko

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    1. TFS your sweet comment, Hideko...I hope you get to share your beauty on our Linky:-) Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  13. Wonderful cards. Beautiful blending. The transitions between colours are flawless.

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  14. What lovely ink blending on both of your pretty Christmas cards Nancy!

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Thank you so much for visiting and leaving your much appreciated comments! Hugs....Nancy