by Jennifer Vanderbeek

When you have an ink that holds its image strength as well as VersaFine Clair does, creating a card with multiple shades and tones is incredibly easy. By using third generation stamping for the background, the full-strength VersaFine Clair stands out beautifully while, of course, blending seamlessly. I used the same technique with the hearts of first and second generation stamping to let the primary image shine through while letting the smaller hearts be accents. I’ve found that I can get a full five generations of images from a single inking of VersaFine Clair so there’s plenty of tones to choose from.

Supplies

Imagine

• VersaFine Clair – Pinecone, Charming Pink
• Memento Marker – Rich Cocoa
• Tear It! Tape

Other

• Cardstock – white, black, beige
• Burlap paper
• Cas-ual Fridays Stamps – In the Cards stamp set
• Fiskars – Paper Trimmer
• Coffee Filter
• Assorted Trim
• Ribbon
• Twine
• Plastic Button
• Faux Wax Seal
• Helmar – Quick Dry 450