Hi everyone, it’s Jessica here. Did you know that you could watercolor with your shimmery ink pads? I tried watercolor with some Brilliance Dew Drop ink pads today and I was so amazed at the result! The shimmer and sparkle definitely add that extra detail to a simple card. Let me know if you have tried this before!
Today I am showing you how to create a gorgeous shimmering background for your Valentine cards using a few tricks. First I used a piece of shimmering faux leather paper, added some Brilliance Rocket Red inker to it, and then used a unique rich metallic raspberry MBoss powder for added texture. For the focal point, I embossed a heart and then added some finishing touches for a quick and shiny card – perfect for friends. In just a few steps I created this card with loads of elegance, shine, and personality.
I love the brillance shimmer that Brilliance Ink adds! I created this entire card using different colors of Brilliance Ink.
Watch my video tutorial below to see how I did it. Enjoy!
When creative inspiration hits me, I am usually creating layers of mixed media designs on frames or cards. But today, I decided to go a different route. Here is my attempt at a clean and simple Thinking of You card. I love using a mix of Tsukineko inks to create a watercolor effect. They are pigment-rich and blend like a dream. See how I made this card!
Why buy a decorative frame when you can create your own! I love using Brilliance and VersaMagic ink with the watercolor technique to really stylize and customize my own frames and home decor pieces. I walk you through each step in creating this frame in the video below.
I have limited space for craft supplies and am always looking for ways to get multiple uses out of a single supply. One way to accomplish this, for example, is to keep a stash of white paper flowers in different sizes and color them to match your project. This way, you don’t have to make room for multiple packages of pre-colored flowers. See how I create a Rose Gold Dragonfly theme gift tag using several of Imagine and Tsukineko inks.
Skill: Beginner Time: 1 hour
Directions
Step 1
Apply Brilliance Ink to mat, add Shimmer Spray, use to color paper flower. Allow to dry.
Step 2
Repeat step one for multiple flowers.
Step 3
Add dots of clear IrRESISTible Pico Embellisher to flowers. Allow to dry.
Step 4
Apply Brilliance Ink in Pearlescent Coral to the mat, add Shimmer Spray and lay tag down into wet ink. Allow to dry.
Step 5
Stamp diamond pattern, with Brilliance, to sections of tag.
Step 6
Stamp script onto tag with Delicata Golden Glitz.
Step 7
Edge tag with Brilliance.
Step 8
Stamp Dragonfly image and saying with VersaFine CLAIR in Nocturne.
Step 9
Embellish with dots of Tuxedo Black IrRESISTible Pico Embellisher.
Step 10
Apply Rose Gold Sheer Shimmer Stix to edge of flowers.
