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
I love this card so very much! From the plain white die cuts over that yummy, moody background to all the layers of mixed media goodness…it’s just so good!
Wow! They are both fantastic! I love the colors and organic feel.
What magical cards!!
Stunning! Love the looks!
Gorgeous cards
GORGEOUS!!! Love the smooshed background with the emboseed circles. The old letter stamped in the darker color really pops. It is just plain stunning. I am going to have to try the color combination. It is truly lovely.
These are really mystical and cool-looking! TFS –
Lori S in PA
Both of these are stunning! Love all the layers!
This card is fantastic! I love all the layers of color!
Awesome cards
Such a cool card!
Great background for these pretty flowers! I love your card!
Love your choice of colors and design. One of my favorites. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
Gorgeous card! Thank you for sharing
Great card!
STUNNING! Off to watch your video! TFS!
This card caught my eye right away! Thank you for your video and the link to the one that inspired it. I can’t wait to start smushing and layering!
Beautiful!! I must try ink smooshing!
Such an elegant card!
Amazing card. The background is stunning. Thanks for sharing the inspiration.
Oh my…this is now one of my favorite how-to videos. Stunning!
Cool card! Love the modern, moody background you created.
This is so awesome! Love those white die cuts against the dark background!
This is a cute & unique look… Lovely job.
Wow Mindy, Nina also inspired me to do some ink smooshing but your video has also had that effect on me! The background is absolutely stunning!!! Not to deter from the flowers or border but the background was gorgeous all by itself and add a sentiment and call it done! I love all your cards and videos and this one is at the top! I will have to save this one.
Love love love your background, it really makes your flowers pop.
So moody!! Love!
Amazing card and it looks like you had fun creating it!
Beautiful and elegant! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I always want it all when I see your projects~ you are incredibly talented.
I love the juxtaposition of the white flowers over the moody background
Beautiful! I love the smoky colours
I love your cards they are so gorgeous!!! I love all the texture and colors used.
The background really showcases the daisy
Ooh that is a moody cool background Mindy, LOVE it! The texture is fab and the frame is such a cool touch. Love this whole design xoxo
Loved watching your process! Beautiful card♥️
Simply stunning.
Beautiful grungy background. Gorgeous card.
I love mixed media ideas! Great look to the backgrounds.
This is fabulous! All of this layering and distressing is way out of my comfort zone but I love the finished product.
Such beautiful texture in this card!
You are a great teacher. I really enjoyed this.
Stunning – love the stark white flowers against all that moody color!
Very nice!
Loved the background
Stunning card!
Great metallic feel to this card.
The white on grey is stunning
Love the dark background and the white flower contrast, stunning!
Love the mixed media cards. Great techniques.