Simon Says Stamp | Distress Ink Rainbow Background & The Rainbow Card Challenge. Video
Hello friends! Have you see then new Rainbow Card Challenge started by the incredibly talented Dawn from WPlus9? I was tagged by amazing Debby Hughes and I’m thrilled to join in on all the fun. The idea is simple – create a card and include rainbow colors and tag two friends to play along.
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Rainbows or rainbow color combos is something I probably never use on my cards, I love how Laura Bassen always so effortlessly incorporates rainbow colors into her cards, but me – nope, never done that. So it was time to try and conquer those 7 colors on a project (I did do one card recently where I used rainbow colors, but it was probably the first and only one for me up until now).
VIDEO TUTORIAL
I filmed a video tutorial to show you how I made these cards. Watch below or on Youtube:
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CARD DETAILS
I’ll start by saying that I was inspired by a few things, first the Summer of Creative Chemistry at onlinecardclasses.com (nothing beats the magic of Distress inks and this is what I am using today). If you are not taking those Creative Chemistry classes – you should, they are top notch! Second, I am always fascinated by Yoonsun Hur projects and her use of white heat embossing and watercolor. It was probably THIS card that inspired me most – I love the look of overlapping heat embossing without masking.
I used two ways to add Distress inks to my cards background – ink blending and ink smooshing. Both fun and easy to do, the second one probably being easier in a sense that no special tools are needed for that.
I used several colors of Distress inks, I picked out my most favorites: Seedless Preserves, Peacock Feathers, Crushed Olive, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey, Ripe Persimmon and Worn Lipstick.
To heat emboss flowers and leaves I used images from the Flower Garden stamp set from Simon, its an older set, also one of my favorites (probably one of my first sets too).
To create sentiments I used dies and die cut Hugs, Enjoy and Summer out of black cardstock. I also used Scrapbook Adhesives foam adhesive sheets to add dimension to my die cuts and to adhere them onto the cards. Aside from word dies, I added sentiment stickers onto each card, I foam mounted the longer sticker and adhered the shorter one directly onto the background (the stickers seem to be discontinued now).
I also used Simon’s translucent sequins, I love how Debby used those on her cards, these are perfect addition to a rainbow background.
RAINBOW CARD CHALLENGE
I’d like to tag May Park and Amy Lee – I think these ladies will rock the rainbow! Anyone can join this challenge, don’t be shy!
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!
Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Painted Enjoy Wafer Die SSSD111489 Shop at: SSS |
Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Shop at: SSS |
Ranger Mini Round Foam Refils Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Painted Hugs Die SSSD111545 Shop at: SSS |
EK Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS |
Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad Mustard Seed Shop at: SSS |
Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad Peacock Feathers Shop at: SSS |
Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad Seedless Preserves Shop at: SSS |
Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad Wild Honey Shop at: SSS |
Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad Crushed Olive Shop at: SSS |
Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
Be Creative Tape 3MM ROLL Double Sided Sookwang Shop at: SSS |
WOW Embossing Powder Opaque Bright White Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Crystal Reflections Sequins CRQ14 Shop at: SSS |
Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad Worn Lipstick Shop at: SSS |
Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad Ripe Persimmon Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Summer Garden Stamp Set Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Painted Summer Die SSSD111490 Shop at: SSS |
Svitlana Shayevich
June 14, 2016Incredible card!!!
I’m always inspired by these ladies as well. Their work with color is outstanding. Your background is a breathtaking, it’s so happy and juicy. Distresses in all their glory.
Black sentiment and sequins in tone are great addition to this background!
So inspiring!
Izzy Scrap
June 14, 2016Such beautiful cards Yana ! I also love the way Distress ink react, we can do so much things with them ! Thanks for sharing !
Jennifer K
June 14, 2016Your cards are so gorgeous! I really enjoyed your video too, I love the way you explain how you create your cards…you are very inspiring!
Teresa Doyle
June 15, 2016These are all so beautiful. The colours are vibrant and pretty and the sequins are a perfect match. (A little bling NEVER hurts. LOL)
Cherri B
June 19, 2016I love these cards Yana! I have so many ideas – thanks for sharing!
Loralei B
June 20, 2016Wonderful! The colors are fabulous!
Marty
January 6, 2017I would love to know where to find a sequin storage box like the one in this video