I was fooling around with Distress inks this week making backgrounds for an inchie swap and I whipped up this card with the left overs. The technique I used on the bird tags (images: Invoke Arts) is Watercolor Distress from the February/March 07 Technique Junkies Newsletter.
Of course, I fooled around the with technique a bit by using several colors of distress ink, not one. And I used water color paper rather than ultra smooth as the technique suggested. The basic idea behind it is, smoosh ink pads on a non-stick surface, spritz with water and place paper face down into the ink. Dry paper with heat tool and press paper back into the ink for a second time to pick up more ink. It's a lovely effect and takes very little time.
The texture in the card comes from the gorgeous card stock I used for the base - Cocoa Crepe from The Paper Temptress (Gingersnap's November Sponsor). This ruche c/stock feels gorgeous and is perfect for nature-inspired cards. I'll definitely be stocking up on this one! If you're interested in learning more about The Paper Temptress, Sharon wrote a really cool interview on Gingersnaps earlier in the month.
Have a wonderful weekend!
I can't believe you made this with leftovers!
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Lynn Stevens | Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 08:33 AM
The ruche is definately one of my favorites. This card and technique are gorgeous!
Posted by: debby | Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 10:54 AM
Great card! I love how you used the distressed inks and you are totally right about the cardstock enhancing the naturalistic feel of the card.
Posted by: Shar B | Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 03:05 PM
Very creative, luv the colors and how the card just comes all together.
Posted by: Gerrie | Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 03:57 PM
Beautiful card! I love the Ruche paper too.
Posted by: Anita | Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 06:07 PM
What a gorgeous card! I love the 3 little tags. That brown textured paper is yummy.
Posted by: Martha | Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 06:31 PM
Totally divine card hun..love it x
Posted by: Hels | Monday, November 16, 2009 at 03:17 AM
I had to come over for a closer look - I saw your TJ posting. I just love your tags! Really great!
Posted by: dcorder (deb) | Monday, November 16, 2009 at 09:29 AM
goregous! love that cardstock!
Posted by: joanne wardle | Monday, November 16, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Beautiful card! Off to see more but thank you so much for your kind comment on my blog! :)
Posted by: Lana | Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 09:52 AM
Leftovers?? You amaze me Ali!! Beautiful!! I love this technique too. I miss you over at CCC!
Posted by: Deena | Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 01:31 PM