Ink Cube Tips & Techniques
Welcome! Recently I have been getting requests for tips on using mini ink cubes. I have several tips – and techniques – to share today!
[All supplies are linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails at the end of this post. Multiple stores are also linked in the parentheses following the product name. Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. To watch the video in HD on YouTube, click HERE.]
Ink cubes are becoming a more popular option these days. So I thought it was a good time to share tips on how to best ink with them… along with some techniques that can really only be done with the small pads!
For my first card, I did lots of diagonal stamping with the “love you lots” sentiment from the new Reverse Confetti Heart Filled Sentiments Stamp Set (SSS | RC). To help keep the messages lined up, I drew soft pencil lines with the help of my t-ruler.
To get the “ombre” look of three colors blended together on each sentiment, I taped together three ink cubes. I inked up the stamp by going back and forth a bit over the cubes… blending the colors where they meet. It works great! The Reverse Confetti Ink line (SSS | RC) is made up of lots of unique, vivid colors. And there is cardstock to match!
The main sentiment “you are so very loved” is from the Reverse Confetti Crazy About You Stamp Set (SSS | RC). I white heat embossed it on a die cut heart… with a scored cardstock strip underneath. Oh – and I used the Reverse Confetti Mouse Mail Stamp Set (SSS | RC) to decorate the envelope.
My next example shows how you can create a whole background of “ombre” sentiments with ink cubes. This card was inspired by others I made a long time ago. (You can see the video HERE. “Redoing” older designs is a way I get my crafty mojo back when it is missing.) All of the sentiments were inked with three ink cubes taped together. Love this look! The sentiments are from the Reverse Confetti Heart Filled Sentiments (SSS | RC), Crazy About You (SSS | RC), and Kindness Cards Stamp Sets (SSS | RC) and the flowers are from the Reverse Confetti Berry Sweet Stamp Set (SSS | RC).
On the edge of the card, I added a strip of Reverse Confetti Forever My Love 6×6 Paper (SSS | RC). For the main sentiment, I used “hello friend” die cuts from the Reverse Confetti Fancy Word Dies (SSS | RC). I stacked three layers together and inked the top with Salsa ink… and heat embossed with Hero Arts Sparkle Embossing Powder. Finally, I added Lucy’s Cards Iridescent Jewels.
Reverse Confetti also just released two great products that won my heart! The Reverse Confetti Kindness Cards Stamp Set (SSS | RC) and Kindness Cards Dies (SSS | RC) can be used to create quick notes for loved ones or folks in the community. What a great pick-me-up! Quick to make, but still handmade.
I also used multi-inking techniques for the sentiments on my “kindness cards.”
I hope these tips help you get more out of your ink cubes!
BLOG HOP
I am honored to be participating in a Reverse Confetti Blog Hop today… celebrating their newest release! Jen – the owner of RC – is one of my favorite people in the whole world. Her heart is the size of Texas! So I always enjoy using her products.
You can see the new Reverse Confetti release HERE at Simon Says Stamp or HERE at Reverse Confetti.
I am the last stop on the hop. You can start over at the blog of Amy Kolling!
SUPPLIES
Want to find the products I used? I have listed them below. (Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. Thank you! Affiliate and product disclosure can be found here. All products were personally purchased except those with an asterisk. As always, this post was NOT paid for or sponsored.) Click on the icons below each product picture to go to a favorite store.
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