Blooming good fun

Good afternoon all, 

Thanks for popping in today. 

I hope you had a lovely weekend.

We went out for lunch with friends on Saturday and 

then we had Sunday afternoon with a couple of friends popping round for a brew and a catch up. 

Last night Mikey arrived back home for a few weeks, he has started Jury Service today , 

So we don’t know how long her will be staying...

Hope his first day is going well, he was quite nervous this morning. 

Today I have something exciting to share with you .

You know how I love to play around with inky backgrounds. 

Well the very talented and lovely lady that is Eileen Godwin , posted a link about a technique that I haven’t 

seen before. 

So I had to have a look , 

There is a great You Tube video 

The Treasures of Many 

At Karin’s Corner.

Now I think this is going to be a very popular technique, so thanks to both ladies for highlighting it. 

I was suppose to be doing workshop prep this morning , 

but I had a play instead. 

Here is what I came up with 

Now my background didn’t come out quite as vibrant as Eileen’s but I love it anyway..

Here is how the design took shape. 

For this technique a photo paper is used, I used the coated silk card from Clarity. 

Distress Oxide inks work really well, add them to your mat one colour at a time 

Spritz, then dab your card in the ink. 

Not too much water though. 

Remember to dry the card before adding the next colour of ink. 

I blended some ink on to the card stock 

And also added some splats...

After drying I added some more ink 

The just wipe the card stock with a wet wipe, 

The photo doesn’t show it up really , but the right hand side has been wiped. 

Can you see, it looks more vibrant and shiny. 

You really need to try this at home to see for yourself. 

Next I got out my stamps and stencils from Aall and Create 

And started to build up my background 

Layer after layer 

Adding a moon mask, some Sharpie pen and some Inka splats. 

On separate card , I stamped this lovely flower ( designed by Tracy Evans , you know I am a big fan of hers ) 

Added some colour with my new pencils, and cut it out. 

To finish off I added some doodles, White splats and liquid glass. 

I really enjoyed making this, 

It still amazes me what we can make from a white piece of card. 

Better get back to workshop prep, 

Take care all.

Much love and hugs 

Jo, xxx