23 August 2022

Shop Your Stash - Ink Blending Clouds

I'll start by saying sometimes I forget what I have in my stash.  Several weeks ago I got a little carried away ink blending clouds and discovered that I have two sets of cloud stencils.  The possibilities are totally endless, whether you have one cloud stencil or several.  Things kind of started to snowball as I began the "what if I..." game.  I started adding rainbows and birds and more clouds.  Oh my!  


This beauty started with layers of ink-blended clouds.  I learned a few things playing with this technique: 
  1. It's easier to keep white space in the clouds if you blend from the top down with the top being the "sky".  
  2. Vary the way you position your stencil, this will create a more organic look.
  3. Using a blender brush will result in a softer more cloud-like feel.  

After blending my clouds using Prize Ribbon Distress ink I started thinking about the tiny birds I'd seen Yanna use when she made these cards.  I knew I didn't have the set she'd pulled them from.  It was time to scour my stash for tiny birds.  Bingo!  Newton's Nook to the rescue.  

Hmmm...what about a rainbow?  Adding a rainbow was an easier find than the birds.  I pulled the MFT Stitched Rainbow from my stash and cut it from white and used Copic markers to color each section.  No fancy blending, just a single color on each stripe.  I also opted for pastel tones, rather than vivid ones so as not to compete with the bold blue of the sky.

Next, I needed something to ground my rainbow and complete the scene.  Back into the stash.  I happened to have the My Heart Soars dies from Simon Says Stamp.  I pulled the cloud dies, cut them from white, and did a very light ink blend on the edges.  When I ink blended the cloud edges I used whatever ink remains on the brush from blending the large panel.

Time to put all my layers together and add the sentiment.  I stamped the birds and sentiment in VersaFine black ink.  Using liquid glue I added my rainbow, letting it hang off the panel halfway, then I die cut the panel with my stitched rectangle dies.  Next, the cloud panel was adhered to a black card base.  To complete the card I added my die-cut clouds using a bit of foam tape for dimension.  

Shop the Card:  Available at Smiling Moose Gifts & Office Supply

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*Simon Says Stamp My Heart Soars Dies retired
*Newton's Nook Flirty Flamingos retired
*My Favorite Things Stitched Rainbow

Copic Marker - B00
Copic Marker - B00
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Copic Marker - G00
Copic Marker - G00
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Copic Marker - R00
Copic Marker - R00
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Copic Marker - V01
Copic Marker - V01
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Copic Marker - Y00
Copic Marker - Y00
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Copic Marker - YR00
Copic Marker - YR00
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Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad PRIZE RIBBON
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad PRIZE RIBBON
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Pretty Pink Posh ENCOURAGING GREETINGS Clear Stamp Set
Pretty Pink Posh ENCOURAGING GREETINGS Clear Stamp Set
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Newton's Nook Designs CLOUDS Stencil
Newton's Nook Designs CLOUDS Stencil
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SET THE SCENE - CLOUDS STENCIL STRIPS
SET THE SCENE - CLOUDS STENCIL STRIPS
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Kokuyo Tape Glue Dot Liner Long tape, Refill cartridge 5 Pack,
Kokuyo Tape Glue Dot Liner Long tape, Refill cartridge 5 Pack,
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Kokuyo Tape Glue Dot Liner Long-Blue
Kokuyo Tape Glue Dot Liner Long-Blue
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Scotch Indoor Mounting Tape, 0.75-inch x 350-inches, White, 1-Roll
Scotch Indoor Mounting Tape, 0.75-inch x 350-inches, White, 1-Roll
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Simon Says Stamp CRAFT TACKY GLUE
Simon Says Stamp CRAFT TACKY GLUE
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Craft Ink Blending Brushes 10 Colorful Pack Set
Craft Ink Blending Brushes 10 Colorful Pack Set
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EK Success Mini Scoring Board
EK Success Mini Scoring Board
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Fiskars PREMIUM CUT LINE Paper Trimmer 12 Inches
Fiskars PREMIUM CUT LINE Paper Trimmer 12 Inches
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Lawn Fawn Teflon Bone Folder
Lawn Fawn Teflon Bone Folder
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Sizzix - Sticky Grid Sheets - 6 x 8.5 - 5 Pack
Sizzix - Sticky Grid Sheets - 6 x 8.5 - 5 Pack
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Tim Holtz 12.25 Inch Maxi Guillotine Trimmer
Tim Holtz 12.25 Inch Maxi Guillotine Trimmer
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Tim Holtz Tonic GLASS MEDIA MAT
Tim Holtz Tonic GLASS MEDIA MAT
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Tim Holtz Tonic TRAVEL GLASS MEDIA MAT
Tim Holtz Tonic TRAVEL GLASS MEDIA MAT
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100 Clear A2+ Card Resealable Cello/Cellophane Bags (Fit One A2 Size Card w/Envelope)
100 Clear A2+ Card Resealable Cello/Cellophane Bags (Fit One A2 Size Card w/Envelope)
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250 Starbrite Opaque Select A2 Envelopes in White - Economy 24lb Bond Smooth Vellum Finish
250 Starbrite Opaque Select A2 Envelopes in White - Economy 24lb Bond Smooth Vellum Finish
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Tsukineko VersaFine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black
Tsukineko VersaFine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black
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Neenah Bright White Paper 65lb. Cover Stock
Neenah Bright White Paper 65lb. Cover Stock
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