Color and Ink Techniques for Cardmaking

By | June 25, 2021

Stampin' Up! | Free As A Bird | Just Stamp 6+ Techniques

I’m super excited to share today’s project. Six-plus color and ink techniques for cardmaking are showcased to create one pretty thank you card.

Handmade cards are the BEST! Who wouldn’t love to receive this thank you note? It’s certain to make the recipient feel extra special.

Techniques Anyone Can Do

  • Blending/Sponging a background
  • Faux Bleaching with water
  • Stamping with dye, pigment and permanent inks
  • Heat embossing
  • Die-cutting
  • Fussy cutting
  • Coloring with alcohol markers

 

Stampin' Up! | Free As A Bird | Just Stamp 6+ Techniques

 

Step-by-Step Video Tutorial

While the number of techniques used on this project might seem intimidating, the project is easy when broken down to simple steps. Just 10 small steps create the thank you card that will convey appreciation to friends and family receiving this lovely.

The easy steps were demonstrated during a recent Friday Facebook LIVE. I shared the steps, tools, supplies, and dimensions needed to create the card. In case you missed the Facebook Live episode, I have snipped and inserted the edited version here. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you don’t miss any of the projects I offer.

 

Close-Up of Color and Ink Techniques

Stampin' Up! | Free As A Bird | Just Stamp 6+ Techniques

Want to create more custom backgrounds using inks and techniques. Click HERE for another background technique.

 

Want to recreate this project? Skip over to my store to find the Free As A Bird stamp set and supplies. Click HERE.

 

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