My design today features one of my favorite coloring mediums - Spectrum Noir Ink Refills. The images are from Camden Town EZMount Stamp Set - Female 2.
Whenever I create backgrounds, I make a few. I figure while I'm getting my hands dirty, might as well make it worth it! Of course, there is the option of gloves. I always think about that later... I'm too busy picking out the colors I want to use.
The dark, rich background below was created with Spectrum Noir Ink Refills BT6, LV3, TB5, TB9. I laid out two pieces paper / cardstock, opened each ink refill, spritzed alcohol on one piece and dropped color. NOTE: I work in that order because the the inks and alcohol will dry fast. I worked with one type of of paper at a time.
I picked up the piece and tilted it to move the color. I also spritzed more alcohol to encourage more blending and coverage. Next I "kissed" a clean piece together with the colored piece to blend the colors even more, and also gives you a second background - mirror image. I dropped too much color on the yupo paper and dabbed with a paper towel after the kiss. The paper towel added some texture.
High Gloss Cardstock on left, Yupo on right.
I love the surprise from the kiss!
I picked up the piece and tilted it to move the color. I also spritzed more alcohol to encourage more blending and coverage. Next I "kissed" a clean piece together with the colored piece to blend the colors even more, and also gives you a second background - mirror image. I dropped too much color on the yupo paper and dabbed with a paper towel after the kiss. The paper towel added some texture.
High Gloss Cardstock on left, Yupo on right.
For the next set of backgrounds, I used lighter colors in the mix - Spectrum Noir Ink Refills BT1, BT6, LV1, TB3. I did not use a paper towel.
High Gloss Cardstock on left, Yupo on right.
High Gloss Cardstock on left, Yupo on right.
I love the surprise from the kiss!
After they all dried, I chose which piece I wanted to use for my final design. I used a stamp positioner to pick out the area for my dress and stamped with an India ink pad - it is alcohol ink friendly.
I also stamped the dress image on a piece of Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock and colored the hanger and ribbon with Spectrum Noir Markers LV1. I used Collall All Purpose Glue to adhere the dress, ribbon, and buttons - this is my new favorite liquid adhesive! It is great for adhering down tiny items as well as items where you need a little time to adjust.
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To see a video for more ideas on using Spectrum Noir Ink Refills, click here and scroll down to the bottom.
To see a video for more ideas on using Spectrum Noir Ink Refills, click here and scroll down to the bottom.
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