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!
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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
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) 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 |
Jeanne Beam
June 19, 2020Gorgeous card! Love the colors…
Thanks for sharing.
Kristine Boydstun
June 19, 2020I just love when you do dark backgrounds. This is a lovely card!
Sarah
June 19, 2020Another gorgeous card! Love the colors!
Anneleise Hampson
June 20, 2020Wow stunning. Great Color choice.
Jade McClung
June 20, 2020Wow! I love your stenciled card and how you used white pigment ink and offset the leaves. The effect is spectacular!!!
Denise Bryant
June 20, 2020Love the contrast on your pretty card! Beautiful design!
momentsofcrafting
June 20, 2020Love the effect of the stenciling on dark card, Yana! A great card! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Lori Barnett
June 20, 2020WOW!!! Love this
Lynn Lipchak
June 20, 2020Striking!
jintyoo7
June 20, 2020Gorgeous card, Yana. Your “drops” are perfect 🙂
Tracey T
June 20, 2020This is a really striking card, Yana. I love the effect of the bold colours on dark cardstock!
lavenderhousecreations
June 20, 2020Visually stunning is what this card is.
Teena Perine
June 20, 2020Love your cards!!
Maureen Reiss
June 20, 2020Soooo Pretty!!! Great technique!!!
Janet Durbin
June 20, 2020I am just blown away by this beautiful card, wonderful job!
Janetlynne
June 20, 2020Love the layering stencil
Carol E. Wortman
June 20, 2020Such a striking card. Gorgeous!
Cheriese H
June 20, 2020so so pretty!
Chandhini
June 21, 2020The dark background makes the leaves pop, great technique.
Janis in ID
June 21, 2020Such an awesome way to make a dramatic and mysterious card!! LOVE this look.
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Kelly B
June 21, 2020I love this release! So, so cute!
Celeste Cotter Goff
June 21, 2020Love your stunning card Yana!
Laurie Brown
June 21, 2020So pretty!! Love the dark cardstock-I will try that technique soon!!!
Reelstampfreek
June 21, 2020Gorgeous
Heidi Rees
June 21, 2020Such a striking card! Great inspiration Yana!
Engineered Baker
June 22, 2020Such a simple yet elegant card!
Kit
June 22, 2020Lovely card! The white pigment ink technique on dark cardstock looks wonderful. Will definitely need to try it.
Julie L
June 22, 2020I love this leafy stencil, esp the way you used it. I prefer it w/ just a few accent berries instead of the floral layer.
Kathy Dippner
June 22, 2020Beautiful card! I love the ink blending on dark cardstock. This is a technique I really plan to do.
Heather DePasquale
June 22, 2020Love the Nuvo drops. The colors make the card. This release is so awesome!
R Sindhu Manokaran
June 23, 2020Beautiful…
michiganderintexas
June 23, 2020great tip for the dark background shading – ty
gardenia889
June 23, 2020I always look forward to seeing your cards, and I have come to love your signature dark background style!
Sue D
June 23, 2020Love the vibrant colors.
Sheila Conolly
June 30, 2020What is the original dark background cardstock color?? Love dark backgrounds!