techniques
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How to Watercolor the Bee Happy Stencil with Inks
Want to create a soft watercolor background without using watercolor paints? This fun ink-smushing technique transforms the Lawn Fawn Bee Happy Stencil into a beautiful layered design with floating bees, sparkle, and plenty of dimension. By applying ink directly to the stencil, you’ll create a unique watercolor effect that makes every project one of a
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How to Make a Corroded Metal Look on Metallic Cardstock
Sometimes you want your metallic cardstock die cuts to take on a corroded metal look. Let me show you how. When I created this pretty spring card, I didn’t want the watering can to look like it was brand new. Most metal watering cans are susceptible to the elements and end up corroded and aged-looking.
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How to Make Inked Card Backgrounds
Technique: Ink Smooshing Materials for this Technique The key to this technique lies in choosing the right materials. Although a little bit of chemistry comes into play, don’t worry! I’ve taken much of the guesswork out of it. For this process, I always reach for my Ranger Ink products as you have a wide variety