Hello, folks! I know, I know, its way too soon to be sharing Christmas cards, but I simply cannot help myself. When I discover something I really love (like the combination of ombre inks and a background stamp) I simply must use it to make a card and even a video if I have the time.
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So today I’m going to show you my new favorite way to use ombre ink pads to create a gorgeous background for a winter (or Christmas!) card. And see all of that snow on the middle card and the one one the right? Doesn’t it really look like snow to you? That’s all Wink of Stella Glitter Pen. Compare the card in the middle with the one on the left to see how big of a difference you can get. Gorgeous!
I used a Snowy Scene woodblock stamp together with Pool to Navy ombre ink pad and a Soft Pool ink from Hero Arts to stamp this stunning clean background. Because I used an ombre ink pad the sky looks as if I had blended the colors over images that were masked or heat embossed in white or clear. When in fact all I did – was inked a background stamp using an ombre ink pad. So beautiful! I seriously cannot stop loving this background (so now you see why I had to share these cards way before Christmas). I struggle with ink blending so using an ombre pad is a fantastic alternative for me.
I used the same Pool to Navy ombre ink pad to stamp the sentiment and a Soft Pool ink pad to stamp the snowflakes. I also added a strip of glitter tape to the bottom of this card, I’ve seen Lisa Spangler do this a number of times and I just love it on her cards! So festive!
I’ve created a video tutorial to show you how this card made. You can watch it below or on Youtube:
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SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
 Hero Arts Winter Scene Stamp Set CL896 Shop at: SC | AZ |
 Hero Arts Winter Scene Frame Cuts Dies DI148 Shop at: SC | AZ |
 Hero Arts Snow Layering Papers PS610 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Spellbinders Artisan X-plorer Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Hero Arts Ombre Pool To Navy Ink AF308 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Diamond Gems CH235 Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Sea Mixed Layering Paper PS623 Shop at: SC | HA | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Big Momma Foam Tape Roll Shop at: SSS |
 Fiskars – 12 Inch Rotary Paper Trimmer – 28 mm – Blade Style F Shop at: SC | AZ |
 Hero Arts Snowy Scene Rubber Stamp K6100 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Happy Happy Christmas Rubber Stamp H6116 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Soft Pool Ink Pad AF146 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Happy Merry Messages Stamp Set CL904 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 ZIG Wink of Stella Glitter Pen Shop at: SSS | AZ |
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Beautiful card Yana!
thank you, Jody!
Love the Christmas card today. I have all these stamps and just with the Ombre inks you use, it makes it fantastic. You motivate me all the time, and I want to take this opportunity to thank you. Every card you make is absolutely stunning and motivating. Thank you, Lynn
thank you so much, Lynn! Its comments like yours that make me want to create more! Thank you!
Love your card – I wish it was snowing!
thank you, Linda!
What a beautiful card! I don’t think it’s too soon to start making them! Thanks for sharing.
thank you, Carol!
beautiful
thank you!
Simply wonderful – love every single detail! Fab video and instructions too!!
thank you so much! hugs!
Gorgeous!!!!
thank you, Jamie!
Love this ombré technique, such beautiful cards. I cannot find the link to the ones at the end of the video, the ones with the jar.
thank you, Melissa! Is this the one you are talking about? http://goo.gl/pZQClN
This is just gorgeous Yana! I love that ombre inking and the little touch of glitter tape is awesome too!
thank you, Celeste!
I just ADORE this card! I may have to mass produce some of these myself. So simple but beautiful. Thank you for the idea!
thank you, Lori!
Great cards!Thanks for the tutorial!
thank you!
Like you I love the stamp background sky, deer, and trees the minute I saw it. I am so happy to see your video. I had done something similar but not near as beautiful as yours. I like to see it then make it so keep making videos. Also I am going to try the sky lite & dark that is great. I am signing up to your space and look for more great stuff. Dolores
thank you, Dolores! Enjoy and welcome 🙂
What a beautiful card! I really enjoyed the flow of your tutorial. I am so happy I cam across your work on Pinterest. I will be back. Thank you for sharing your time and talent.
awww, thank you so much! welcome back anytime!
Yana, there isn’t one card I love because I love them all. Don’t you just love the ombre stamp pads? The Christmas cards are very inspiring and on the card list for Christmas. Thanks for sharing your talent!
Beautiful cards! Thank you for the video.
Wauw! That is one of the most beautiful card I have seen yet.. I just started this hobby and I am really jealous of all the stuff you have
Keep it going! You motivate me !