Tuesday, November 18

Day 18 - Distress Inks

Distress ink pads are wonderful mediums to use when stamping.  For best results, stamp on watercolour paper with a semi-solid stamp (as opposed to an outline stamp) and then come in with a damp paint brush to blend and lighten the ink.  It does take some practice and a good dose of patience, but playing with the inks is half the fun! 
 

Stamp by Impression Obsession
 
YOUR TURN:  Do some stamping with your watercolour ink pads or markers and practice moving the colour around with a damp paintbrush.
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19 comments:

Dorothy S said...

This is so pretty. I will have to come back to see if I can try a version of this! So many ideas - just not enough time to try them all!

KT Fit Kitty said...

This is really beautiful, Beccy! Love the way the robin turned out. Great card design too!

Suzana said...

Beautiful composition. May be sometimes you will try a song with this type a card.

Sue said...

This is gorgeous, your colouring is wonderful.
I have always struggled to colour with distress inks, I will give it another try with damp paintbrush, that must be where I have gone wrong.
Sue xx

Theresia said...

I like your birdy. Beccy! It is very delicate and the color combination is so soft. I hope it does not fly away! :)
Cheers, Trees

Teresa said...

Love the way the bird turned out! Pretty card!

Sandra H said...

Beautiful xx

knitmachinequeen (KMQ) said...

Beautiful card.

Jennifer said...

Oh Beccy, your card is gorgeous...so elegant and classy! The softness of that lovely robin and its branch is really lifelike.

Hugs,
Jennifer. x

Donna said...

This is beautiful, Beccy! Using the distress inks just give is such texture. Your bird just pops off the page! I love the background and embellishments also. Those corner die cuts are beautiful! Have a wonderful week!

Olga said...

Just amazing coloring! Very beautiful card! =)

Sarah said...

What an amazing technique, looks like you have spent hours!! xx

carla said...

Oh Beccy this is fantastic.
It looks like a watercolor painting.
Double pleasure, because the card can after the Holidays in a frame on the wall.

Carla

Granmargaret said...

Lovely card Beccy. I didn't have any watercolour paper so have just used ordinary card.

Jo said...

Wow! This card is amazing, what a wonderful technique, the result is so soft.
Thanks for sharing.
Jo xx

Gail said...

Super beautiful - like the technique - have a blessed week!

karin said...

I've never used that technique. A gorgeous card you've created again Beccy !

Viv said...

Gorgeous robin Beccy. I love using Distress Inks but stick with sponging mainly cos my painting leaves a lot to be desired - but will give it another go!

Tieva-Design said...

Great piece of art!
Gabi