I made a card over the weekend using this fun watercoloring
with distress ink technique; and, I had a few questions on Instagram as to how
I created the background so I thought it would be fun to create a quick
tutorial. This is a technique I learned from watching Kristina Werner’s Youtube
videos. I love watching her videos because I get to see all the new products
and even learn a few tips and tricks along the way. I’d definitely recommend subscribing
to her channel—it’s so fun! Click here for her Youtube Channel.
What I’m using (I purchased all of these items at Joanns
& Michaels but you can also find them online:
-Distress Watercolor Cardstock
-Mini Mister
-Worn Lipstick Distress Ink
-Picked Raspberry Distress Ink
-Wild Honey Distress Ink
-The back of a shipping label (most crafters use the
craft mat but wax paper would also work, too)
What I love about this distress watercolor cardstock is that
it’s already at an A2 size, so I don’t have to do any cutting and measuring—it’s
just ready to go. Not only that, there are also two textured sides to this
cardstock. One side is smooth and the other is like a traditionally textured
watercoloring paper. This card is thick and while it does warp when wet—it also
flattens again once it’s dry. Yay!
Step 1: I’m using the back of a shipping label for this
project, Kristina uses the craft mat (you can purchase online or at Michaels)
but you can also use wax paper. You basically need something slick that won’t absorb
the water or ink. So, after placing the backing of a shipping label onto my work
surface I grabbed the distress ink colors I wanted to use for this card. I’m
using: Worn lipstick, picked raspberry, and wild honey. Next, I removed the cap
of the ink pad and apply ink to the slick surface, and repeated that with each
color.
Step 2: Once I have all of my colors smudged on the slick
surface I misted the ink with water, using my mini mister. Adding water is the
fun part for me, haha.
Step 3: Simply take your watercolor cardstock and smear it
onto the ink and water mixture.
Step 4: Once you lift it you’ll notice a pool of ink at the bottom of the paper—simply dab that onto a piece of paper towel and set it aside to dry. It’s so simple! I love this technique.
Once it’s dry you can simply adhere it to your A2 size card
base and decorate it any way you’d like to. You can use white embossing powder
to create a simple card with a sweet sentiment or you can add images to it like
I did with my card. The fun possibilities are endless. I hope you enjoyed this
mini tutorial and if you have any other tutorials you’d like for me to create
feel free to ask!
that is so cool!! I really love the different color changes. I should try doing that one day.
ReplyDeleteTry it, you'll love it! :-)
Deletethat's amazing! i'm going to try that out!
ReplyDeleteShare pictures when you try it :-)
DeleteOh those colors are so Yummy! I love making extras so I have some on hand and don't have to get all messy again :)
ReplyDeleteAren't they lovely? Perfect for spring/summer!
DeleteSooooo SWEET!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Amy!!
DeleteOh my! Super fun card!! I love your background...thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI love your adorable card!
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