One of my favourite techniques to use lately has been using re-inkers with Crystal Effects. It's really easy, really effective, and a great way to do a stack of cards in the same design. The downside is that it can be a bit fiddly (depending on the image you're using), and if you're extra fussy (like me) it can be a bit time consuming.
All I did for this card was to black emboss a few of the present image from Happy Moments onto Whisper White card stock, cut them to size and get painting with my Crystal Effects colours. While they were drying, I did the base cards by stamping the same image in Versamark repeatedly on Kraft. I didn't use a stamp-a-ma-jig because the image lends itself quite nicely to not being exact. Another reason why I love this image!
When I paint the images, I do it by applying one colour at a time, not completing one image at a time. Why? Because it saves time by not having to constantly clean brushes between colours. And no, you can't leave a brush with a colour still on it while you use another one - you'll come back to discover it's set and you'll need to throw your brush away. It is Crystal Effects after all!
You'll need about 1-2 drops of ink to about half a teaspoon of Crystal Effects, but it all depends on the richness of the colour. I used less Rich Razzleberry ink, but more Melon Mambo. I keep mine in little resealable containers so I can use it again.
Materials:
Stamp set - Happy Moments
Cardstock - Kraft, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Inks - Versamark, re-inkers in Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Bermuda Bay
Accessories - Dimenionals, black embossing powder, heat tool, Crystal Effects
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What an awesome technique Danielle, thanks for sharing that with us! I love the effect it gives,much richer than just adding CE over the top of the colour.
ReplyDeleteDarn it - looks like I'm going to have to invest in a whole lot of reinkers!! The colours look beautiful. Great job :)
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