Hello my friends! I’m so excited for my card project today and to be celebrating Simon Says Stamp latest release in the blog hop ! Be sure to read through the entire post for the blog hop and how to win a $25 gift certificate to Simon Says Stamp!
VIDEO
I have a video that you can view down below or HERE on my Youtube channel.
This card pictured below is actually a recreation of a card I did. I will share the original picture at the end of this post.
I was completely inspired by a technique that I saw Nina-Marie Trapani do a while back. She started with ink smooshing and built off of that and I was so inspired I had to try it! I also used the same colors as hers because I loved her card so much. I will link that video HERE for you to check out.
This card contains a lot of layers of ink and to be honest, I enjoyed this process so much. I’m using a mix of Distress Oxide Inks, Distress Inks, Distress Spray Stains and Distress Spritz.
Everything is shown in the video above so be sure to check that out. Down below I will list the main supplies used. A visual supply list is provided at the end of the post.
SUPPLIES
- Cosmos Duo Wafer Die
- Graceful Flowers Bundle
- Bubble Rings Embossing Folder
- Old Letter Clear Stamp
- A2 Nesting Frames
- Speckled Egg Distress Oxide Ink
- Stormy Sky Distress Oxide Ink
- Scorched Timber Distress Oxide Ink
- Stormy Sky Distress Ink
- Scorched Timber Distress Ink
- Picket Fence Distress Spray Stain
- Scorched Timber Distress Spray Stain
- Weathered Wood Distress Spritz
- Walnut Stain Distress Spritz
Now here is the original card I created and sent in to Simon Says Stamp Headquarters.
You can see they are quite similar but with ink smooshing and all the techniques used, it’s impossible to make them look exactly the same.
GIVEAWAY
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop in the hop! Leave a comment down below to be entered to win.
Winners will be announced on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, July 31. The more you comment, the more chances you have at winning!
Today is day 2 of the blog hop so be sure to check out day 1
BLOG HOP
- Simon Says Stamp Blog
- Nina-Marie Trapani
- Laura Bassen
- Suzy Plantamura
- Nichol Spohr
- Mindy Eggen ***YOU ARE HERE***
- Tina Smith ➡️ NEXT
- Cheiron Brandon
- Lisa Addesa
- Lorraine Aquilina
- Barb Engler
- Jessica Vasher
- Nicki Baxley
Thanks so much for stopping in!
SUPPLIES
Moody and wonderful…just like your Halloween card from yesterday! Thanks for inspiration of using florals in different look than traditional.
I love the background for this floral card because of all the colors & layers you used. I normally wouldn’t care for such a dark background, but you really pull it off.
Wonderful distressed look.
I adore that background! Such depth and beautiful colors!!
Such a cool idea to leave the floral part white!!
So beautiful. TFS!
Great card Mindy
Omg!! Amazing!! All the elements you used! And all of the wonderful glorious INK!! Simply stunning 😍
This is absolutely amazing, I really love it. ❤️
And you also remind me with this card that I have to step back once and awhile to play, do mixed media because I so love that to do. Thank you so much for your inspiration!
Beautiful card!
Love the ink smooching!
Love the combination of color and texture on the background
I love the mixed media of this card. The colours go so good together. Loved watching the video. 💜💜💜🇨🇦
Love the colors so much I need to try that color combo!
Love the grays and whites with a touch of other colors. Wonderful card
This background is so cool. These colors would make a great background for a Halloween card.
Wow thank you for your beautiful card. Thank you so much for your ideas
Fantastic card! My inside voice was saying “stop” as it is perfect, but somehow it got “more” perfect with every layer.
Great card. I love adding white die cuts to a pretty background.
I love the grungy distressed background! Great job!
What a neat card!
I love your card. Thank you for great inspiration.
Beautiful card Mindy! Love the distress background.
This is such a cool card! It’s so fun to see how the background is the focus (in my eyes) and the white image is the frame.
Very dramatic and gorgeous card!
Fabulous card Mindy! I love the way you created the background- now you’ve inspired me to get a little inky!
Love your cards!
Mindy, it was so fun watching your video to see how you did that amazing background! Thanks for giving Nina-Marie credit because she really is an amazing artist. Love the way your card turned out and it makes me want to try mixed media now. I’ve never been great at it, but your instructions seem so easy!
Great card. Thank you for sharing
A very interesting card.
Wow, an amazing background! I like how you added simple yet striking focal points. Thanks for sharing, really enjoyed your video!
OMG, Mindy!!! That background is to die for!!!! Thanks to Nina for inspiring you, and thank you for inspiring me. I can’t wait to go play and get inky!
Get inspiration from crafty friends is a good way to jumpstart creativity. It is interesting that Nina also ink smooshed for this release😁 Thank you so much for sharing your stunning card, Mindy💕
I LOVE your mixed media and layering! Just stunning!
Beautiful card. Love the background colors!
Love the background colors!
And now I must have the Bubble Rings folder after seeing this!! It’s beautiful.
wow your card is amazing – love the mixed media distressed look – yay for Nina
So fun! What a cute card.
What a spectacular card, Mindy! Love your distressed background, great job! Thanks for sharing.
Wow, Mindy! Love this background and how the embossing takes it to another level! Perfect for showing off the white die cut flowers!
Awesome card!! The background is amazing!! Really love that embossing folder. Thanks for sharing your tips and inspiration!
Mixed media and distressing are hard for me, but you make it look so easy. Your card gives vintage vibes for sure.
That’s so cool looking, I love that embossing folder, and the grungy look.
Great cards, love the metallic look!
Mindy, isn’t Nina’s smooshing great? You nailed it as well! I just loved watching your process and I could tell you were having a lot of fun in the process as well! Stunning card!
Love the “different” look. The flowers really stand out with your background. Thanks for sharing. Really love it.
looks like fun to create and get dirty fingers. Great card.
Wow!!! Absolutely Gorgeous card!!!! LOVE your background!!!
Lovely background! Didn’t feel like your style to me, but so so pretty! Awesome
I totally agree that Nina created some beautiful ink smooshing cards. You have totally rocked your ink smooshing background also!! I am definitely going to have to try these ink smooshing techniques myself!