Hello, friends! Today I’m excited to join Pretty Pink Posh for their June 2020 Release. I have one simple card to share featuring an oldie but goodie technique of ink blending with white pigment ink. Let’s jump right in!
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CARD DETAILS
I used the new Layered Leaves & Flowers Stencils, but instead of using all 3 stencils together, I only used one, the leaves stencil. I love dark backgrounds and I often strive to have a dark background for my handmade card. Ink blending on a dark background isn’t easy, the ink, if you use dye ink, simply turns a shade darker than your background, regardless of the ink color you use. There is, however, a trick that can be used that allows the use of dye ink on dark background – white pigment ink.
I first ink blended the leaves using a white pigment ink pad, I used Hero Arts Unicorn White. I set the panel aside to dry and once the ink was dry to the touch (it does take a while as pigment ink takes a long time to dry), I ink blended the leaves using dark green ink. I offset the delight slightly for a more interesting look.
To turn this background into a card I heat embossed sentiment that reads “A Note of Thanks” from the new Simple Sentiments stamp set and added colorful berries using Nuvo Drops in Carnation Pink and English Mustard.
BLOG HOP
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GIVEAWAY
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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!
 Pretty Pink Posh Layered Leaves & Flowers Stencils (3 Pack) Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Pretty Pink Posh Simple Sentiments Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Hero Arts Unicorn White Pigment Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Forever Green Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Antique Gold Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Circle Replacement Foam Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AZ |
 Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Tonic Carnation Pink Nuvo Drops Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Tonic English Mustard Nuvo Crystal Drops Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Big Momma Foam Tape Roll Shop at: SSS |
 Scor-Tape 1/8 Inch Crafting Tape Shop at: SSS | AZ |
Gorgeous card! Love the colors…
Thanks for sharing.
I just love when you do dark backgrounds. This is a lovely card!
Another gorgeous card! Love the colors!
Wow stunning. Great Color choice.
Wow! I love your stenciled card and how you used white pigment ink and offset the leaves. The effect is spectacular!!!
Love the contrast on your pretty card! Beautiful design!
Love the effect of the stenciling on dark card, Yana! A great card! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
WOW!!! Love this
Striking!
Gorgeous card, Yana. Your “drops” are perfect 🙂
This is a really striking card, Yana. I love the effect of the bold colours on dark cardstock!
Visually stunning is what this card is.
Love your cards!!
Soooo Pretty!!! Great technique!!!
I am just blown away by this beautiful card, wonderful job!
Love the layering stencil
Such a striking card. Gorgeous!
so so pretty!
The dark background makes the leaves pop, great technique.
Such an awesome way to make a dramatic and mysterious card!! LOVE this look.
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I love this release! So, so cute!
Love your stunning card Yana!
So pretty!! Love the dark cardstock-I will try that technique soon!!!
Gorgeous
Such a striking card! Great inspiration Yana!
Such a simple yet elegant card!
Lovely card! The white pigment ink technique on dark cardstock looks wonderful. Will definitely need to try it.
I love this leafy stencil, esp the way you used it. I prefer it w/ just a few accent berries instead of the floral layer.
Beautiful card! I love the ink blending on dark cardstock. This is a technique I really plan to do.
Love the Nuvo drops. The colors make the card. This release is so awesome!
Beautiful…
great tip for the dark background shading – ty
I always look forward to seeing your cards, and I have come to love your signature dark background style!
Love the vibrant colors.
What is the original dark background cardstock color?? Love dark backgrounds!