Trying Something New: Technique Toolbox!

I recently became a member of StampNation and decided to sign up for the most recent class, Technique Toolbox: Dye Inks. I am SO glad I did! I was familiar with some of the techniques but there were definitely some new ones and some fun twists to familiar ones! I’ll share more tomorrow but I was really happy with this card and wanted to share it! I won’t go into too much detail but I decided to try combining several techniques with my card:

The techniques I played with were rock and roll, watercolored backgrounds, and generation stamping! I also used one of the ideas for stamping the border with versamark and heat embossing it with clear powder for a tone on tone look! It’s quite a bit more pink than I’m used to using for a card but I think it’s fun and I’d definitely recommend checking out the class!

Thanks for visiting!

Supplies:

MISTI	*Ranger WATERCOLOR PAPER Inkssentials Surfaces ISW39532	*Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SUPER SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Paper Pack 25 Sheets	Simon Says Clear Stamps FRIENDLY FLOWERS sss101432 This is the Life
Simon Says Stamp DELICATE FLOWERS Craft Dies sssd111378 This is the Life	*CUSTOM ORDER Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT SHEET Sized BY THE FOOT	*Claudine Hellmuth Studio Paint ARTIST BRUSHES Brush Ranger CHS24729	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Worn Lipstick
Shadow Ink – Soft Pink	Bubble Gum Shadow Ink Mid-Tone	WPlus9 Design Studio Clear Stamps, Hand Lettered Hello	*Versamark WATERMARK Rubber Stamp Emboss Chalk Resist INK PAD
*DCWV Cardstock 6 x 6 GLITZY GLITTER Paper Stack Printed Matstack MS-019-00052	WM116 Gold Shimmer Spray	*Hero Arts Water MIST SPRAY BOTTLE Mister

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Vickey E. says

February 19, 2015 at 10:02 pm

Oh, I just love all the pink. I will have to be brave and try the embossing. I have the tools, just not the will to try it just yet. Thanks for sharing and the inspiration.

- jessica frost-ballas says
  
  February 19, 2015 at 10:58 pm
  
  Thanks Vickey! Embossing isn’t that scary but I do REALLY REALLY recommend having a powder tool…it makes ALL the difference in the world! Oh and making sure you let the heat gun get nice and hot before bringing it to the powder! 🙂 I hope you’ll try it soon!
  
susan.w says

February 20, 2015 at 4:41 am

Hi Jess, I’ve just popped over from Technique Tool Box – Share Your Work and I wanted to comment on how wonderful your card is. I think you have done an absolute perfect job on combining so many techniques on one card. A perfect card in PINK! Love the splattering and all of it!!! TFS!

Kristie G. says

February 20, 2015 at 2:36 pm

Hi Jess, I just popped over from Technique Toolbox and had to comment on your card. Great job on these techniques! Aren’t they fun. Thank you so much for sharing your creations and how you were inspired. Off to check out your other cards now. 🙂

- jessica frost-ballas says
  
  February 21, 2015 at 2:13 am
  
  Thanks Kristie! I’m really enjoying the videos in Technique Toolbox! I loved your Everyday Flowers video…I’m hoping to try that tomorrow! 🙂
  
Kara Lynne says

February 20, 2015 at 8:06 pm

This is really beautiful! I love the colors and your ink technique!

Catherine Pooler says

February 22, 2015 at 4:16 pm

This is just beautiful…thanks for sharing! LOVE IT!