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Blended Flourish

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Today's card project is a simple ink blended panel with a large detailed flourish die that allows black cardstock to show through. I love using black cardstock against bright colors, it really makes the colors pop and gives a rich look. Let's get started on today's card!!



To start I take a 4" x 5 1/4" Neenah white cardstock panel to do my ink blending. I will be using Distress Oxide inks. Using my Blender Brushes, I start with Spun Sugar followed by Picked Raspberry then Wilted Violet. I blend into the previous color when adding another color. As you can see, the first layer of colors is pretty light and splotchy. The key to getting a good blend, whether it be with oxides or regular dye inks is to work in layers. I usually come back with each color 3 or 4 times until I achieve the vibrancy I am looking for. Also, I always start with a very light hand when blending ink to avoid harsh lines, being sure to blend into the previous colors.





Next, I add some water droplets using a small paintbrush with clean water. I then add some white gold metallic paint spatters using Gansai Tambi Starry paints.



Once the droplets are completely dry, I use the Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Mixed Media 2 die with my inked panel and run it through my Big Shot die cut machine. After removing all of the pieces from my cut panel, I use Gina K. Designs Connect liquid glue and attach onto a 4 1/8" x 5 3/8" black cardstock panel then attach to a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" white card base.




Using my MISTI stamp positioner, I stamp a greeting from Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words using Versamark ink. I emboss using Ranger Super Fine white embossing powder and heat set with my Wagner heat tool. Next, I use Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Label dies to cut out my greeting. I attach the sentiment to the front of my card and add some Water Droplets for embellishment and this completes my card.



This was a simple, fun card to make. This is a great die that gives nice interest to a card and also works great to create a shaker card with all of the pretty bits shaking through the flourishes. The die can be used in both portrait or landscape orientations.


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Happy Stamping!!

Jeannie






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