Distress Oxide Inks Emboss Resist by Nancy Penir

Hey there! I haven't done emboss resist in a while and thought it would be fun to create a bright background with Poppystamps Picnic Plaid.

Let's start with the finished card.

The Cardstock with the plaid was originally white. Take a look.

To begin I inked the white cardstock with 3 shades of Distress Oxide Inks; Spun Sugar, Tumbled Glass, and Picked Pistachio. You don't have to do a perfect job, just make sure to ink it down well.

Next the dried inked surface is stamped with Versamark. I used my misti, and gave it 2 stamps for better coverage. Then sprinkled all over with clear embossing powder, and heat set it. 

Finally, a darker ink is applied, and the colors used originally show through. Isn't that neat? This is a great stamp to use, as there's plenty of solid, nearly solid and open areas to show lots of color.

Speaking of great things to use, Poppy's Garden Poppy Sidekick Frame & Stencil, frames my Picnic Plaid, and gives me a chance to stencil on ink colors that blend with my background.

I did 2 cards using this technique, and added the Blooming Poppy die inked the same as the frame poppies. Look closely to see the sentiment is white embossed on a vellum window. I thought it needed a bit of muting so the message would standout better. Sentiments from Picnic Plaid and Flower Garden.

I hope you give this technique a try, whether you've done it before or not, it really gives a great colorful dimension to a card.

Have a great weekend and happy crafting!

Supplies

 

2179 Garden Poppy Sidekick Frame and Stencil

CL477 Flower Garden clear stamp set

CL478 Picnic Plaid clear stamp set

Comments

Two beautiful cards with lovely ink blended backgrounds. TFS

Posted by: JoAnn | 07/26/2019 at 09:16 AM

Nancy, these cards are amazing...your crafting of them so well done. tfs

Posted by: Helen | 07/26/2019 at 09:36 AM

Hi Nancy, I love everything you have done on these cards, the die-cuts are fabulous, I love the poppy frame and your backgrounds are stunning, I will be trying this technique.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Posted by: Patricia Howarth | 07/26/2019 at 03:17 PM

very cool backgrounds for these lovely dies!

Posted by: Conniecrafter | 07/27/2019 at 10:18 AM

Wow. Gorgeous. Wonderful combination of techniques for a stunning result. Hugz

Posted by: ionabunny | 07/27/2019 at 11:47 AM

beautiful!

Posted by: debbie g | 07/28/2019 at 11:35 PM

Your cards are ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!! Your instructions are AWESOME!! Thank you for continuing to provide inspiration along with tips and techniques!! You ROCK!!

Posted by: Judy Rowland | 07/29/2019 at 06:37 AM

Gorgeous Nancy, a work of art!

Posted by: Marybeth | 07/29/2019 at 10:51 AM