Inked Impression Techniques + GIVEAWAY
Hello! Today I am sharing a few variations of a technique I call “inked die impressions”. Not only is this technique easy to do, but you can do it with many dies!
[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 may be used at no cost to you.]
One of the best ways to use dies creatively is to make an impression on paper. (Some people call his embossing or dry embossing.) You can do this with most any die cut machine… you just need some sort of embossing mat. For most machines, I recommend the Spellbinders Embossing Mat. Today I used the Gemini Junior Die Cut Machine and it comes with it’s own mat. Yay! If you are interested in other ideas for making impressions with other machines, check out THIS video.
Be sure to watch today’s videos to see how the die impressions were made for each card!
For the background of my first card, I made an impression with the Altenew Radial Hearts Cover Die (SSS | ALT) on kraft cardstock. I then left the die in place and inked over the die with Hero Arts Unicorn White Ink and an Ink Blending Tool. Love this look!
I also really like the gorgeous dimension you get with the new Altenew Garden Picks 3D Dies (SSS | ALT). I used white cardstock and colored each piece with Altenew Artist Markers (SSS | ALT). The sentiment is from the Altenew Wonderland Stamp Set (SSS | ALT).
My next card shows stamping into an impressed area. I started by making impressions with the Altenew Angelique Motifs Dies (SSS | ALT). I then used the dies to make a mask for the impressed areas and stamped on top with the Altenew Pinstripe Stamp Set (SSS | ALT) and Altenew Morning Frost Ink (SSS | ALT).
I like how this technique adds texture and interest to a plain background.
I added flowers from the Altenew Angelique Motifs Stamp Set (SSS | ALT) and a sentiment from the Altenew All The Hearts Stamp Set (SSS | ALT).
Here is another example I did in the same way. However, instead of stamping on the impressed areas, I inked them with Altenew Morning Frost Ink (SSS | ALT) and a Picket Fence Life Changing Brush. I used the Altenew Dainty Bouquet Stamp Set and Dies (SSS | ALT).
I also added a Altenew Inked Flora Stamp Set (SSS | ALT) sentiment and a few pearls and gems
This technique also works with intricate dies. After making an impression on pool cardstock with the new Altenew Floral Heart Frame Die (SSS | ALT), I added white ink. This is subtle but draws attention to the texture.
I also added a dimensional flower using the Altenew Wild Rose 3D Dies (SSS | ALT) and a sentiment from the Altenew Nature Snippets Stamp Set (SSS | ALT).
My last card in similar to the previous but I used a flower from the Altenew Wonderland Stamp Set (SSS | ALT) and a sentiment from the Altenew All The Hearts Stamp Set (SSS | ALT).
I love the details of this technique!
BLOG HOP
Today I am part of the Altenew January Release Blog Hop. This release is packed with goodness! You can find them all HERE at Simon Says Stamp or HERE at Altenew.
The next stop on the hop is the blog of Svitlana Shayevich. You can always start at the beginning of the hop at the Altenew Blog.
GIVEAWAY
How would you like to win a $30 gift certificate to Altenew? For your chance, leave a comment here by 11:59pmEST on 2/15/2019. (To leave a comment, scroll down to the bottom of this post and click the green “leave a comment” button. The winner’s name will be randomly selected, emailed and posted on my “Winners page” some time after the giveaway closes. International folks are eligible, too!)
Also, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to SIX lucky winners! Head to the Altenew Blog.
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 from Altenew or 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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