Thursday, October 21, 2010

Two Batik Cards

Batik technique on cardstock

To create the look of batik on cardstock, stamp an image with clear ink (VersaMark watermark ink pad is the one that I used) and then cover with clear embossing powder.  Use a heat tool to emboss the stamped image.  Next, have 3 to 4 different ink colours in the same colour family with different tones.  Start with the lightest colour and apply ink with a sponge in various places around the cardstock.  Do not be afraid to go over your stamped image because the clear embossing powder will resist the coloured ink that you are applying to the cardstock.  Then do the same with the next few colours, overlapping them and going from lightest to darkest.  This will give you a batik look to your cardstock.

Bleached Ink Daisy Card for fall


To make this card.  First start with a brayer tool or use a sponge to ink onto white cardstock.  Next, use a heat tool to dry the inked cardstock.  Once the ink is dry you can stamp an  image of your choice, I used a daisy stamp. Then cover the stamped image with black embossing powder.  Brush off any stray embossing powder (be careful not to remove the powder from your image). Use a heat tool to emboss the image.  Next, fill a small glass container with bleach and use a small brush to brush out the stamped image.  The bleach will remove the ink while leaving the black stamped image remaining.  Then you can decorate your card with a sentiment and anything else you like.  I popped my framed image up with double sided foam tape to give it more dimension. 
** the bleach will only stay fresh for a few hours so do not save the used bleach for stamping again after that. 

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Close to My Heart's Stamp of the Month for October ~SHARE THE MAGIC~

October Stamp of the Month "Share the Magic"
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