I thought I'd experiment with some techniques to create backgrounds for the beautiful stamp images this month. It's my way of "branching out" and trying something different! So I gathered a few supplies and got started.
Gelatos create a great watercolor effect. Choose three coordinating colors and blend with a waterbrush.
I learned this next technique a number of years ago: Use an ink applicator tool to apply three shades of Distress Ink to a plain white panel. Sprinkle droplets of water onto the ink. It will act as a resist and leave a cool pattern behind.
Next, grab a spare panel of smooth-finish white paper and apply four colors of CS Hybrid Inks direct-to-paper. Blend with a paper towel.
I finally booked some play time with my new Gelli Arts Printing Plate! To mimic my examples, apply three Adirondack Metallic Acrylic paints, blend onto the gel plate with a brayer. Press plain white panels onto the plate to get several "generations" of imprints. I also tried stamping the dotty texture stamp into the paint, and stamped off the excess onto yet another panel. I have a lot to learn, but I was pretty happy with my first try!
After play time is done, select some favorites to turn into completed cards.
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| Collection UM stamp on Hybrid ink panel. |
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| Left card is Gelli Plate with B&B stamps. Right card is Gelatos with Art Nouveau UM. |
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| Two different "generations" from the Gelli Plate with Greeting UM sentiment. |
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| The Distress ink "droplet" panel made a cute gift tag! |
Creatively yours,
Karen
Karen you have outdone yourself with this wonderful series of techniques. Thank you very much.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Karen!! I hope this arrives today!!
ReplyDeleteKaren, these are all fantastic! Love the look of the ink pads direct to paper and those Gelli prints are so yummy!
ReplyDeleteI love those greens Karen! Handmade background are such a nice touch to cards, and yours are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the many easy backgrounds you shared today. Off to make some backgrounds of my own.
ReplyDeleteKaren, great job on all your techniques today. Especially love the distress ink and Club Scrap ink backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, I hope my kit comes TODAY!!
ReplyDeleteGreat Techniques!
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen, my favorites are the distress ink and ink pad techniques. I hope my kit gets here soon so I can play.
I love all of these terrific ideas, Karen. And it's about time you had a chance to play with your gel plate!
ReplyDeleteI think my favorite is the CS Hybrid Ink direct to paper technique but... they all have their unique cool effects. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletepretty cards and I love using distress ink
ReplyDeleteWonderful backgrounds, Karen. You have used your play time to the max. The finished cards are eye candy!
ReplyDeleteKaren, your techniques are great and I have just the cards that need them.
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks everyone. Green is my favorite color, so naturally I'm having a blast with this kit!
ReplyDeleteGift tag...ingenious! Why didn't I think of that?!
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely, Karen. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful results. I've had my first play with a gelli plate now and I'm hooked. So versatile and I love how each print is unique.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, thanks for the reminder on the distress inks....I completely forgot about them. ;)
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