Hero Arts | Ombre Background stamping. Video
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 |
Viktoriya
September 23, 2015замечательный открытки!
Yana Smakula
September 24, 2015дякую, Віка!
Jody V
September 23, 2015Beautiful card Yana!
Yana Smakula
September 24, 2015thank you, Jody!
Lynn Wallace
September 23, 2015Love 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
Yana Smakula
September 26, 2015thank you so much, Lynn! Its comments like yours that make me want to create more! Thank you!
Linda Mc
September 24, 2015Love your card – I wish it was snowing!
Yana Smakula
September 26, 2015thank you, Linda!
Carol / Creating in Colors
September 24, 2015What a beautiful card! I don’t think it’s too soon to start making them! Thanks for sharing.
Yana Smakula
September 26, 2015thank you, Carol!
Sheridan Scott (@KellyEvilGenius)
September 24, 2015beautiful
Yana Smakula
September 26, 2015thank you!
jintyoo7
September 24, 2015Simply wonderful – love every single detail! Fab video and instructions too!!
Yana Smakula
September 26, 2015thank you so much! hugs!
Jamie Vanskiver
September 24, 2015Gorgeous!!!!
Yana Smakula
September 26, 2015thank you, Jamie!
Melissa Friedrich
September 24, 2015Love 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.
Yana Smakula
September 26, 2015thank you, Melissa! Is this the one you are talking about? http://goo.gl/pZQClN
Celeste Goff
September 26, 2015This is just gorgeous Yana! I love that ombre inking and the little touch of glitter tape is awesome too!
Yana Smakula
September 27, 2015thank you, Celeste!
Lori B
October 7, 2015I just ADORE this card! I may have to mass produce some of these myself. So simple but beautiful. Thank you for the idea!
Yana Smakula
October 7, 2015thank you, Lori!
Marina
November 2, 2015Great cards!Thanks for the tutorial!
Yana Smakula
December 31, 2016thank you!
Dolores Good
November 24, 2015Like 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
Yana Smakula
December 31, 2016thank you, Dolores! Enjoy and welcome 🙂
SaBrina
October 21, 2016What 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.
Yana Smakula
December 31, 2016awww, thank you so much! welcome back anytime!
Sydney Hall-Richards
April 24, 2017Yana, 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!
Daria
October 29, 2017Beautiful cards! Thank you for the video.
Monica vd Gulik
October 29, 2017Wauw! 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 !