Lizzie is hosting this week's Make It Monday #248: Ink Blending Through Die Cut Masks. You can make your own die-cut using any die and then color it in with an ink blending tool. Simple enough to do and what I like best is that it gives you another way to use your dies!
I picked Shaker Shapes: Balloon for my die-cut. I placed the negative on a piece of white cardstock, and using an ink blending tool, rubbed Aqua Mist ink over the die-cut. To give it some shade variations, I also rubbed Hawaiian Shores and Tropical Teal inks on it as well. The balloon string is stamped in black ink.
The banner is die-cut in white cardstock with a Bountiful Banner die. I stamped the sentiment in black ink and placed the banner on fun foam for full support. The panel is adhered to a Tropical Teal cardstock card base. A couple clusters of clear sequins completes the card.
- Stamps: PTI Keep It Simple: Birthday, Balloon Bash
- Paper: PTI Tropical Teal, White Stampers Select
- Ink: PTI Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, Tropical Teal; Memento Tuxedo Black
- Dies: PTI Shaker Shapes: Balloon, Bountiful Banners
- Other: Pretty Pink Posh Sequins; Fun Foam
- Size: 4.25" x 5.5"
I absolutely love sponging balloons. You can make them look so airy and real. You have done a fantastic job on this one.
ReplyDeleteCAS perfection Lainey! Love that your one balloon is the focal point, and it is blended just beautifully! Love that dotted string too!! :0)
ReplyDeleteJust perfect, Lainey! Lovely shading you achieved with the balloon.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the MIM challenge - you picked a lovely colour to showcase your balloon, but I especially love the banner and placement!
ReplyDeleteLove this! So crisp and clean with beautiful shading.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet CAS and stunning card! I love the depth you achieved on your balloon. Great blending!!
ReplyDeleteBalloons are the best--right? Love this giant one and fantastic blending.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Beautiful job blending and great color!
ReplyDeletefun birthday card!
ReplyDeleteCAS perfection! Love you big, inked balloon!
ReplyDeleteWOW! is this ever pretty!! I love the inking you did makes your balloon look so realistic! : )
ReplyDeletePatti
Oh I love this! Great shading. I have this die and will have to try this, thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletethe colours you chose are perfect! love your balloon!
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy ballon card!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous birthday card, Lainey! Great job ink blending and highlighting with similar shades of ink to make the balloon even more realistic.
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