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
There are 4 $25 gift certificates up for grabs (two winners each day). Winners will be picked randomly along the blog hop. Comments must be left by 11:59 PM PST on 6/24/2020. Winners will be announced on the PPP blog.
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 |
Love your projects! Thanks for the inspiration
Wow! great idea to use the bright green leaves on a black background.
Stunning card!
Great technique! You always make such cool cards.
Lovely card!
Excellent use of the stencil! I do love this card
So beautiful!!!
Beautiful use of the background stamp! Thank you for sharing.
Yana, I love all of your beautiful cards. This one is no exception. I love anything tropical and this card is absolutely awesome. I love your technique. Thanks for your inspiration.
Great card. Thanks for sharing.
That black background really showcases those leaves!
Beautifully stenciled card, and what a great tip to use the white ink first, so going to try this idea, yours is beautiful and I just happen to have unicorn white ink in my stash!!
This is absolutely beautiful, we need a video please!
I love the bright colors against the black background! Outstanding card, Yana!!
As always – your dark backgrounds are amazing! Very tropical — love the colors!
The drops are a great idea. I LOVE this look!
WOW beautiful creation and fabulous tip! Thanks for amazing inspiration and a fun hop! Looks like another order … is in order! LOL
I definitely will be giving your technique a test run. Your card is stunning.
The Black background really brings out the colors !
Great card, thanks for sharing.
Yana! As one of my four favorite paper-crafting artists, you never fail to inspire me. This card is fabulous! Your techniques are great – thank you for sharing them.
Striking and unique.
Thank you for sharing this project! I love this card, and feel like it’s something I can do
Your cards are always so pretty…. Love it!
So very pretty!!
Very nice, the little berry drops are a great detail.
Love this card! Your cards are always so pretty!
This is beautiful and that stencil set along with the Nature’s Essentials die are my favorite products from this release.
Lovely, Yana! I love the look of those bright colourful “berries” against the dark background.
stunning card – love how the leaves POP against the black
Thanks for sharing the ink blending with white pigment ink technique. The result is beautiful. I really love the Layered Leaves & Flowers Stencils.
Beautiful card!
Love your stamping with the white pigment ink and the nuvo drops are perfect!
How special!!!
Beautiful card! I love this technique!
The new stencils are on my list… I am going to give this a try as it is so stunning. Thanks for sharing this beauty.
Love how versatile the Layered Leaves and Flowers stencil is!
I also love dark backgrounds and think is gorgeous! Thanks for the ‘how to’.
Gorgeous cards!
You always make beautiful cards, Yana!
I like your style, stacking color on top of white pigment on a darker color. It works!
I always love how dramatic your cards are. Fantastic design!
Clever lady! Love the offset stencil design and 2 colors of Nuvo berries
Gorgeous card and love the ideas you share.
Love this card using the stencil. It’s lovely and the technique of using the white ink and then offsetting a little is very pretty and adds allot of class to the card. Thank you!
love the white pigment ink use. Really makes the leaves pop!
Wow! The leaves really pop against your background.
Beautiful card Yanna. Love these new products!
This is gorgeous! I LOVE these leaves and the bright pops of color with the berries
Lovely. Thank you for the tip on coloring on dark backgrounds. It does make the images so dramatic!
Oh, this is so striking Yana! Love it, love it. I’ve got this Leaves & Flowers stencil set at the top of my list.
Love what you did with the stencil and the white ink. Great PPP release.
Love your card. Thanks for sharing.