Pretty Pink Posh | A Tropical Thank You Card featuring Layered Leaves & Flowers Stencil #prettypinkposh #cardmaking #handmadecard

Pretty Pink Posh | A Tropical Thank You. Blog Hop + Giveaway

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!

Pretty Pink Posh | A Tropical Thank You Card featuring Layered Leaves & Flowers Stencil #prettypinkposh #cardmaking #handmadecard

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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.

Pretty Pink Posh | A Tropical Thank You Card featuring Layered Leaves & Flowers Stencil #prettypinkposh #cardmaking #handmadecard

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

I’m the last stop on this hop. You can also start over on the Pretty Pink Posh blog.

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)
Pretty Pink Posh Layered Leaves & Flowers Stencils (3 Pack)
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SSS | PPP
Pretty Pink Posh Simple Sentiments Stamp Set
Pretty Pink Posh Simple Sentiments Stamp Set
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SSS | PPP
Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock
Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock
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SSS | AZ
Hero Arts Unicorn White Pigment Ink Pad
Hero Arts Unicorn White Pigment Ink Pad
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SSS | HA | AZ
Hero Arts Forever Green Ink Pad
Hero Arts Forever Green Ink Pad
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SSS | HA | AZ
Simon Says Stamp Antique Gold Embossing Powder
Simon Says Stamp Antique Gold Embossing Powder
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SSS
Spellbinders Circle Replacement Foam
Spellbinders Circle Replacement Foam
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SSS | SC | SB | AZ
Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools
Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools
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SSS | SC | AZ
Tonic Carnation Pink Nuvo Drops
Tonic Carnation Pink Nuvo Drops
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SSS | SC | AZ
Tonic English Mustard Nuvo Crystal Drops
Tonic English Mustard Nuvo Crystal Drops
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SSS | SC | AZ
Simon Says Stamp Big Momma Foam Tape Roll
Simon Says Stamp Big Momma Foam Tape Roll
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SSS
Scor-Tape 1/8 Inch Crafting Tape
Scor-Tape 1/8 Inch Crafting Tape
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SSS | AZ

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87 Comments

    1. I just love when you do dark backgrounds. This is a lovely card!

    1. Wow! I love your stenciled card and how you used white pigment ink and offset the leaves. The effect is spectacular!!!

    1. This is a really striking card, Yana. I love the effect of the bold colours on dark cardstock!

    1. I am just blown away by this beautiful card, wonderful job!

    1. The dark background makes the leaves pop, great technique.

    1. Such an awesome way to make a dramatic and mysterious card!! LOVE this look.
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    1. So pretty!! Love the dark cardstock-I will try that technique soon!!!

    1. Lovely card! The white pigment ink technique on dark cardstock looks wonderful. Will definitely need to try it.

    1. 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.

    1. Beautiful card! I love the ink blending on dark cardstock. This is a technique I really plan to do.

    1. Love the Nuvo drops. The colors make the card. This release is so awesome!

    1. What is the original dark background cardstock color?? Love dark backgrounds!

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