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Ink Blending Techniques: AECP


Hello everyone! I’ve been working away diligently on the AECP courses and loving every minute. This card is inspired by the “Ink Blending Techniques” course taught by Amy Lee. 


First I masked off a border from the card panel, so that when I ink blend I would be left with a thick white border. I combined a few techniques discussed in the course such as the emboss resist and ink blending the background panel. I embossed the flowers from the “Charming Flowers” stampset in white. This might be an exclusive stampset from the “SCT Crop and Create” event since I am not finding it on the website. 

Then I ink blended Distress Oxides in Picked Raspberry, Seedless Grapes, and Blueprint Sketch on top. I chose darker colors to really show a strong contrast against the white embossing. It looks stunning!


Next, I cut out the “Hello Friend” sentiment from the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Sunshine Flowers. I did the background in vellum to soften the look and did the sentiment in white. I embellished with some gems and mounted the card on dark purple cardstock.


Thanks for stopping by! Follow me on Instagram for more cards, reels and crafty fun!

Jill




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