Inventive Ink: Colorful Mixed Media Effects
Brighten up your paper crafts with a rainbow of mixed media techniques! Learn how to use Distress Inks, stains and sprays to banish boring paper for good.
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Brighten up your paper crafts with a rainbow of mixed media techniques! Learn how to use Distress Inks, stains and sprays to banish boring paper for good.
Building Backgrounds
Meet Certified Ranger Educator Marjie Kemper as she highlights the techniques you’ll learn to take your designs to the next level. Gain familiarity with essential tools and supplies, then practice simple ink-blending techniques. Plus, see how to add layers to your designs using papers, stencils and pops of color!
Mark-Making Techniques
Concentrate on creating gorgeous backgrounds with innovative ways to use your collection of stamps, stencils and common household items. You’ll learn how to make unique shapes and patterns, and gain tips for building layers of visual interest on the page.
Distress Ink Tricks & Techniques
Increase your design possibilities with Distress Ink as you learn three new ways to create eye-catching backgrounds. Marjie shares simple tricks for creating both weathered and bold looks with ink. Want to add some shimmer to the page? You’ll learn how to blend pigment powders with ink for dazzling results!
More Distress Ink Tricks & Techniques
Add even more ink techniques to your repertoire! Marjie demonstrates a simple trick for achieving a wet spotted effect on blended backgrounds. In addition, you’ll discover how to create a rusted enamel look and soft “nostalgic batik” designs using Distress Ink and embossing powder.
Distress Stain Techniques
Next, learn techniques for incorporating Distress Stain dyes into your projects. Get in-depth instruction on quickly covering large surfaces in colorful hues, adding vibrant accents to your page and creating bright blended backgrounds. Plus, practice using crackle paint to create bold focal points.
Backgrounds That Pop! Dylusions Ink Sprays
Learn how to add a wow factor to any design. With Marjie’s guidance, you’ll discover simple techniques for using Dylusions Ink Sprays, texture paste and stencils to add gorgeous colors to your designs. You’ll even learn how to remove color with a ghosting technique. You’ll be inspired by the wide range of effects that you can create!
Combining Mixed Media Techniques
Pull from all the skills you’ve learned to add more complexity to your projects. You’ll gain expert tips on integrating a variety of coloring techniques, stenciled patterns and three-dimensional elements into striking designs. In addition, Marjie shares inventive ideas for future projects.
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