Friday, November 6, 2015

Thanks


Here's a card I made recently that uses a technique of water stamping on distress ink. I used some Mermaid Lagoon distress ink, sponging it on a white piece of cardstock. I used some Fabulous Flowers stamps, spritzing them with water and stamped them onto the inked panel and let it dry. I added some contrast with black and white, adding some embossing on the lower panel and a punched border for the sentiment. Now I need more of those new distress ink colors so I can make more thank-you cards! I'm very pleased with the way this turned out!

I'm sharing this over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge which is Thanksgiving/Thanks.

Have a wonderful Friday and thanks for dropping by!

Carol

13 comments:

aussie aNNie said...

Wow, Carol, I love this and never tried this technique but I will tomorrow, remind me okay....it is late here now and it's time for bed but love this....
and thanks for explaining how to do the water stamping.xx
Enjoy your weekend.
 { aNNie}

Donna Hanley said...

Gorgeous look with this technique. I also love that embossing on the bottom and the black separates the both portions nicely. I wore a shirt yesterday that was almost that same exact color. Hoping you have a wonderful day.

Cathymac said...

Love the subtle images on the pretty teal color, Carol! Wonderful technique and a beautiful thank you!

*Vicki* said...

That is actually a really gorgeous distress ink color!! I love the water stamping you've done along with the embossing!! :) Happy Friday my friend!! Thanks for all of your comments!! I appreciate them!! HUGS

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Another stunning card with the water stamping technique, Carol, also this one looks really wonderful!!! Love mermaid lagoon distress ink, I bought it some times ago, toghether with the other new Tim's inks, in a bargain of Craft Stash site! I'm very busy in this time, but I can't see the moment to finally use them!I will try this technique!
Love the withe embossed cardstock, it matches very well with the water stamping!

jimlynn said...

Beautiful! It would be pretty in any color but love the Mermaid Lagoon. Wonderful card Carol!
Lynn

Stampsnob. said...

Love seeing this have been trying it and thought I was doing it wrong but for the color it looks pretty much like yours Now I will use it , Thank you ......Lis

aussie aNNie said...

Just to let you know I am trying this today, now, just waiting for it to dry, doesn't look good at the moment though.x
 { aNNie}

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

You have this technique down pat! Very pretty!

aussie aNNie said...

I tried this today, not liking the way it looks, think my blue, faded jeans, was too dark...still drying..xx
 { aNNie}

cotnob said...

A fabulous card Carol, a brilliant technique.
Pauline
x

Princess Judy Palmer said...

This is so cool. I love the ghostly look.

Gayatri said...

Your background is beautiful. Love the textured embossing on white as well. Gorgeous card. Love it. Thanks for playing along Simon Says Stamp Thanksgiving Wednesday Challenge.
Gayatri xx