Stepping Up Inked Backgrounds + FREE Gift! + Giveaway

Welcome back! Today I am taking several inked backgrounds and stepping them up for new looks.

Inked Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

[If the video isn’t showing up, click HERE to watch it. All supplies are linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails at the end of this post. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you and product disclosure is below. As always, I appreciate your support of my videos!]

Be sure to first watch yesterday’s video HERE to see how these backgrounds were first made.

Here are the cards from my video along with the main products featured. For the full supply list, scroll down to the thumbnails at the end of this post.


View Card Bookmark Card GRATEFUL FRIEND CARD – Tips for creating inky backgrounds
Size: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
• Tim Holtz Media Grip Mat (SSS)
• MISTI Sticky Mat (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Tattered Leaves Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Detail Mandala Plate Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Big Friend Die (SSS)
• Hero Arts Circle Confetti Die (SSS)
• Inkon3 Atelier Shark Tooth Fusion Ink (SSS)
• Memory Box Majestic Hues Glitter Paper (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Metallic Khaki Envelopes (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Inked Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Inked Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


View Card Bookmark Card FLOWERS BLOOM CARD – Tips for creating inky backgrounds.
Size: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
• Tim Holtz Media Grip Mat (SSS)
• MISTI Sticky Mat (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Daisies & Leaves Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Spring In My Step Stamps (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Daisies and Leaves Stencil (SSS)
• Gina K Masking Magic (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Cotton Candy Envelopes (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Inked Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Inked Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


View Card Bookmark Card HELLO GORGEOUS CARD – Tips for creating inky backgrounds.
Size: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
• Tim Holtz Media Grip Mat (SSS)
• MISTI Sticky Mat (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Olive Leaves Dies (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp XL Spring Greetings Stamps (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Saturated Inks (SSS)
• Hero Arts Gold Embossing Powder (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Distress Mica Sprays (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Inked Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Inked Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Inked Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


View Card Bookmark Card BEST FRIEND CARD – Tips for creating inky backgrounds.
Size: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
• Tim Holtz Media Grip Mat (SSS)
• MISTI Sticky Mat (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Olive Leaves Dies (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Fanfare Stencil (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Big Friend Die (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Distress Mica Sprays (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Distress Ink (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Metallic Cornflower Envelopes (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Inked Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Inked Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


View Card Bookmark Card FRIEND CARD – Tips for creating inky backgrounds.
Size: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
• Tim Holtz Media Grip Mat (SSS)
• MISTI Sticky Mat (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Olive Leaves Dies (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Big Friend Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Detail Mandala Plate Die (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Distress Mica Sprays (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Saturated Inks (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Silver Matte Cardstock (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Inked Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Inked Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


View Card Bookmark Card SO KIND CARD – Tips for creating inky backgrounds.
Size: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
• Tim Holtz Media Grip Mat (SSS)
• MISTI Sticky Mat (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Tattered Leaves Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Detail Mandala Plate Die (SSS)
• Poppy Stamps Flower Field Frame Die (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Distress Mica Sprays (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Metallic Cornflower Envelopes (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Big Friend Die (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Inked Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Inked Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


View Card Bookmark Card ON MY HEART CARD – Tips for creating inky backgrounds.
Size: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
• Tim Holtz Media Grip Mat (SSS)
• MISTI Sticky Mat (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp You’re On My Heart Dies (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Handlettered Friends Stamp (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Distress Ink (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Distress Mica Sprays (SSS)
• Inkon3 Atelier Shark Tooth Fusion Ink (SSS)
• Memory Box Majestic Hues Glitter Paper (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Metallic Doll Pink Envelopes (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Inked Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Inked Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


View Card Bookmark Card THANK YOU FLOWER CARD – Tips for creating inky backgrounds.
Size: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
• Tim Holtz Media Grip Mat (SSS)
• MISTI Sticky Mat (SSS)
• Poppy Stamps Flower Field Frame Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp XL Spring Greetings Stamps (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Distress Ink (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Metallic Cotton Candy Envelopes (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Inked Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Inked Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


View Card Bookmark Card WONDERFUL BIRD CARD – Tips for creating inky backgrounds.
Size: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
• Tim Holtz Media Grip Mat (SSS)
• MISTI Sticky Mat (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Sweet Birds Stamps (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Tattered Leaves Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp All About Mom Stamps (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Saturated Inks (SSS)
• Inkon3 Atelier Shark Tooth Fusion Ink (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Metallic Sea Glass Envelopes (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Inked Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Inked Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


FREE GIFT

Simon Says Stamp is offering a FREE gift – a stamp set! – with ANY purchase! While supplies last and through 3/27/22, use code “HBD322”. Shop HERE.

NEW RELEASE AND BLOG HOP

Today I used new products from Simon Says Stamp! Check out the release HERE.

This post is part of a blog hop. You can next visit Kristina Werner! You can also start at the beginning of the hop over on the Simon Says Stamp blog.

GIVEAWAY

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the blog comment section. They will choose your winners and post on our Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 30th of March. The winner can email them to claim their prize.

Have a great day!


SUPPLIES

Want to find the products I used? I have listed them below. (Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Affiliate and product disclosure can be found  at my disclosure page. All products were personally purchased except the stamps, dies, and inks which were provided/sponsored by the company with no expectation. As always, I was not paid to do this post nor am I on any design teams. I only use products I love!) Click on the icons below each product picture to go to a favorite store.

Tim Holtz Media Grip Mat
[ SSS ]
MISTI Sticky Mats
[ SSS ]
Brutus Monroe Stick and Stamp Mat
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Olive Leaves Dies
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Tattered Leaves Die
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Daisies and Leaves…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Detail Mandala Plate…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Daisies & Leaves Die
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp You’re On My Heart Dies
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Fanfare Stencil
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Big Friend Die
[ SSS ]
Poppy Stamps Flower Field Frame Die
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts Circle Confetti Die
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Spring In My Step…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp XL Spring Greetings…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp All About Mom Stamps
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Sweet Birds Stamps
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Handlettered Friends…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Strips
[ SSS ]
Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper
[ SSS ]
Neenah Classic White Cardstock 25 Sheets
[ SSS | SSS ]
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink
[ SSS ]
Tim Holtz Distress Ink
[ SSS ]
Inkon3 Atelier Shark Tooth Fusion Ink
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Saturated Inks
[ SSS ]
Tim Holtz Distress Mica Sprays
[ SSS ]
Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer
[ SSS ]
The Ink Stand
[ SSS ]
The Ink Stand
[ SSS ]
Tim Holtz Brayers
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Blending Brushes
[ SSS ]
Gina K Blending Brushes and Stands
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Flat Brush
[ SSS ]
Tim Holtz Maxi Trimmer
[ SSS ]
Bearly Art Precision Glue
[ SSS ]
Bearly Art Rubber Stopper
[ SSS ]
Altenew bone Folder
[ SSS ]
Sanding Blocks
[ SSS ]
MISTI Stamping Tool 2.0
[ SSS ]
Pressure Tool For MISTI
[ ETS ]
Rabbit Hole Designs Cottontail Powder…
[ SSS ]
VersaMark Ink
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts Gold Embossing Powder
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Metallic Sea Glass…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Metallic Cotton…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Cotton Candy Envelopes
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Metallic Khaki…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Metallic Doll Pink…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Metallic Cornflower…
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts Heat Gun
[ SSS ]
Lucy’s Cards Jewels
[ SSS ]
Studio Katia Pearls
[ SSS ]
Trinity Stamps Pearls
[ SSS ]
Memory Box Majestic Hues Glitter Paper
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Silver Matte Cardstock
[ SSS ]
Trinity Stamps Pick Up Stick
[ SSS ]
Gina K Masking Magic
[ SSS ]


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140 thoughts on “Stepping Up Inked Backgrounds + FREE Gift! + Giveaway”

  1. Meghan Kennihan says:

    Incredible inspirations and I LOVE these backgrounds!

  2. Jan Rinaldi says:

    Beautiful cards, wonderful ideas, thank you so much!

  3. LINDA FILLDS says:

    WOW you are so busy. You did a beautiful job with all of the cards. Beautiful colors and ty for the video …. tyfs 🙂

  4. Donna Phelan says:

    Beautiful creations! Love the different techniques with your inks, stencils and especially the die cuts! FAB! Happy Spring (side note as I clean/organize/purge my craft room I’m glad I did not toss the stack of backgrounds I came across lol) TFS!!!

  5. Allison Denny says:

    Awesome cards Jennifer!

  6. Anny Hale says:

    Jennifer your cards are beautiful as always. Love your inky backgrounds with the SS dies and stamps!

  7. The cards are really great! I was really digging the way they come together. I love watching your videos and it inspires me to not only go create but purchase more supplies! Ha!

  8. Jeanne Beam says:

    Gorgeous cards! Your backgrounds are awesome.
    Thanks for sharing.

  9. Sue D says:

    Beautiful backgrounds on all of these cards.

  10. Gayle Chrvala says:

    Amazing backgrounds and love the cards you created from them.

  11. Tina Schultz says:

    I’ve always left your words I love your background and stepping up of the designs with the white pigment ink and stacking the leaves and words thank you for sharing I’m going to try some of your techniques

  12. Jeannie Boudet says:

    awesome cards and amazing techniques!!

  13. Mary Holshouser says:

    Love the combination of colors.
    thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

  14. Candi VanDerWerf says:

    Beautiful like always. Its so fun to watch your videos, your creativity is so wonderful! I love the different looks you get with the same technique.

  15. barbara lassiter says:

    I have some Gel Press background waiting to be used and these techniques will work beautifully. I love this new release but will use some other products that I haven’t used yet because I’m still spending lots of time at PT for hip replacement surgery. PT did not keep me from ordering! Lol! I do love that daisies die and stencil combo! Thanks

  16. kayleigh says:

    Love this cards! Giving off the perfect Spring vibes!

  17. Joemae Cox says:

    Beautiful results, as usual. Thanks.

  18. Joemae Cox says:

    Beautiful, as usual.

  19. Monika Davis says:

    Amazing backgrounds and cards Jennifer! I do have issues with curling paper when using water… that mat is so cool! Love the Olive Leaves die! I can see why it’s on many of your cards! 🙂

  20. Debbie Cote says:

    Jennifer you’ve done it again, beautiful cards and such a variety of backgrounds. You rock and I love every card you’ve done and can’t wait to make my own

  21. Christa Beard says:

    Love these cards. You do such beautiful work.

  22. Laura A Whicker says:

    I just love these cards! Your videos are so creative and inspiring. I learn so much from you and get excited when I see your email pop up with something new to see and do. Thank you for everything!!!

  23. Irene Sterquelle says:

    Your cards are always gorgeous! I love the backgrounds and the new release!

  24. Glenda Thorne says:

    You are so talented & sweet. Your cards are simply stunning! Love watching your videos & I always learn something new, thank you.

  25. Wonderful backgrounds & variety.
    Melissa
    “Sunshine HoneyBee”

  26. Susan Babcock says:

    Thanks for the 2 day videos! These background came out beautifully, I wouldn’t have thought of trying these bold techniques. Love the new SSS release, those Olive Leaves look fabulous.

  27. Bonnie says:

    Jennifer, the colors you choose were perfect, so soft and full of spring. Simon brilliantly did it again, gonna be in trouble with this new release. I have a beer budget, with champagne taste, I want it all. Thank you so much for your Artist quality perfection in these wonderful, inspirational cards that you spent many hrs designing. God Bless!

  28. Amy Cooley says:

    Fun releases from SSS! I always enjoy your videos that are full of great techniques.

  29. Bj Clark says:

    WOW…Jennifer love your cards.

  30. Vicki W says:

    You are so talented! Each of these cards is gorgeous.

  31. Marcy Schneider says:

    Beautiful backgrounds, Jennifer. I always love your use of color…these are outstanding! Love them all! Thank you.

  32. Christy Malone says:

    These are all so pretty! Thank you for sharing your talents and inspiration!

  33. Donna L Walls says:

    Lovely cards and great technique. Watched the process Vid last night and thoroughly enjoyed it.

  34. Laura+Greig says:

    Beautiful cards!

  35. Denise Bryant says:

    The Detail Mandala plate and the Fanfare stencil are going right on my wish list! Awesome cards!

  36. Lisa+Seter says:

    Thank you so much for all the teaching you do when you do your videos

  37. Shelice W says:

    Love how you ink blended the cards with just water. It was a simple way to create wonderful backgrounds.

  38. Patty+Eifert says:

    Wow, these are all beautiful Jennifer! Thanks for showing us how to step up the backgrounds. Now I want to ink a ton of backgrounds up and use some of your techniques, especially embossing sentiments with several layers of embossing powder!

  39. Lianapb says:

    Love, your cards Jennifer!!! Beautiful as always but I’m definitely going to try the eclipse technique you showed. So love the olive leaf die might just need to fit that into my budget.🙃

  40. Brenda Kuder says:

    Wonderful selection of cards! You are so very creative!

  41. ds@CC says:

    Jennifer, you are truly amazing. I have learned so much from your videos. I have had so much fun trying all the techniques you demonstrate. It makes me so very happy! Thank you so much for sharing your creative inspirations.

  42. Susie Sonnier says:

    Great cards Jennifer and What a fun release

  43. Enie chua says:

    Beautiful cards, I always learn something wathching your videos. I have to go and try them now before I forget. Thanks.

  44. Kristine S says:

    Love your cards….especially the three pink ones! I can’t wait to try the layered embossing.

  45. Cyndi+Morris says:

    I’ve been enjoying your inked backgrounds techniques (even pulled out my dusty brayer!). This is a fantastic release and your cards are amazing!

  46. Mary+W says:

    I forget about some of the older ideas and appreciate you reminding us so I can use those products again. Love the Flower fields die and tatered leaves die. Great inspiration!

  47. Rebekka says:

    so many wonderful cards!

  48. Gail Viele says:

    Loved both videos. You totally inspired me to use my brayer for backgrounds. My favorite was the wonderful bird card!

  49. Lisa Achilles says:

    Gorgeous cards Jennifer. Thanks for sharing. Love the backgrounds and the tips for creating them quickly.

  50. sabelljones says:

    You always do such GORGEOUS and inspirational cards Jennifer! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you do for the crafting community! 💖💖

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