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Gina K Designs Inspiration Blog Hop Day 3
The stamps in this set are seriously perfect for making masculine cards and when I saw the anchor image and sentiment, I knew who I wanted to create a card for...my husband! The anchor of course made me think of water and I thought it would be fun to create a water splashed background using the smooshing technique.
The stamps in this set are seriously perfect for making masculine cards and when I saw the anchor image and sentiment, I knew who I wanted to create a card for...my husband! The anchor of course made me think of water and I thought it would be fun to create a water splashed background using the smooshing technique.
For this technique, you simply "smoosh" an ink pad onto a craft mat, spritz it with water and then use your finger to mix the ink and water together. Next, "smoosh" your paper onto the water and ink. Allow it to dry between each application (you can use a heat tool to speed up the drying process). This will allow you to build up the layers of color. Repeat the "smooshing" to get the amount of coverage you desire.
Ok! Are you ready for more amazing inspiration from Gina and the rest of the Cast & Crew? Just click on the links below and leave a comment on each blog for your chance to win a $20 Gina K Designs gift certificate! To see who won, make sure to visit the Big News Forum at StampTV a few days after the hop.
Gina K
Beth Silaika
Cathy Tidwell
Chris Dayton
Claire Brennan
Donna Idlet
Juliana Michaels
Karen Hightower
Laurie Schmidlin
Melanie Muenchinger
Rema DeLeeuw
Sean Fetterman
Sheri Gilson
Silke Ledlow
Susie Moore
Theresa Momber
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Perfect water for your stamped image! Very cool.
ReplyDeleteLove the splashy look! How clever!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous stamp set of images and sentiments suited more for the men in our lives, but also beautiful enough for any card project!
ReplyDeleteYour smooshing really does look like water. Great card.
ReplyDeleteGreat smooshing! It does look like water holding the anchor.
ReplyDeleteLove your card! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletelove the watercolored background-thanks for sharing your creative talents with us!
ReplyDeleteLove your card!
ReplyDeleteLove the smooshed ink background -
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - love the background!
ReplyDeleteGreat card....thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat "water" background on this.
ReplyDeleteLooks as though that anchor just came out of the water and is splattering droplets all over the place!
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration pieces, love the colors
ReplyDeleteThe use of the watercolor fits in
ReplyDeletewith the stamp. Beautiful card.
thanks for sharing.
Love the color splashed on the card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great background for the anchor!
ReplyDeleteReally love the water colored background Juliana!
ReplyDeleteStunning set of cards for this release Juliana, so chuffed to have you on the team!! The pink and white gate card is my fave of course!! lol! Hugs to you :)
ReplyDeleteA great background to make the anchor really stand out.
ReplyDeleteI like the water look
ReplyDeleteA wonderful watery looking background. So perfect with that image.
ReplyDeleteLovely anchor card!
ReplyDeleteFabulous masculine card, Juliana! Love the background you created!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try this technique. Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteLove how it looks like splashes of water on the background!!
ReplyDeleteLove the background and can't wait to try it!!
ReplyDeletePerfect background for that awesome anchor, Juliana! Love the color scheme too.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your water colored Anchor card! Isn't that just fantastic!?!?
ReplyDeleteLOVELY!!! FAB background!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of water. Love how it turned out.
ReplyDeleteI would never have thought to do water that way and it worked so well. Great card.
ReplyDeleteI love this set!
ReplyDeleteFun idea to smoosh a background...it made a great water splashed affect.
ReplyDeleteYou have hit the ball out of the park by matching up that gorgeous stamp with that perfectly executed background technique. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteLooks just like a large ocean wave crashing about. I love the way you explained how you created this look. That you for the inspiration!!!! ♥
ReplyDeleteLove this--great background.
ReplyDeleteThanks for great samples! These colors and sets are great!
ReplyDeleteJuliana, love the water color as your background, beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card - the splashy background is PERFECT for the anchor:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous masculine card and the background is simply perfect!! ~ Blessings, Tracey
ReplyDeleteLove the anchor card!
ReplyDeleteI love your splashed background, perfect for the image
ReplyDeleteLove this card. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteLove, love the splattered background!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job...your husband will love it!
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I always look forward to seeing what you've created. Your cards are always lovely.
ReplyDeleteLove your card! Beautifully "smooshed"!! LOL
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