The inks are Tim Holtz distress inks...brushed corduroy and aged mahogany. The corduroy is greenish khaki (reminds me a bit of Brilliance pearlescent olive), and the mahogany is a very dark red with lots of brown in it (or brown with a lot of red in it, if you prefer). Both create a lovely pop of rich color on crisp, white card stock.
Yes, I'm very much behind the trend with Tim Holtz Distress Inks, but you have to admit, when you have
At least, I think so.
My card, however, doesn't take advantage of the versatility of these inks. What are your favorite things to do with distress inks? I am looking forward to sprinkling water on them for that lovely mottled look, but what else do you suggest?
Thanks in advance!
Supplies
stamps: Papertrey Wet Paint Holiday
ink: Tim Holtz distress brushed corduroy, aged mahogany
paper: Papertrey
accessories: glue
I have an embossing powder called dyeboss that I use with distress inks. It gives a great finish
ReplyDeleteDistress Inks are wonderful for sponging. They blend beautifully. Water coloring, smooshing (technical term, haha!) onto a craft mat, spritz with water and smoosh paper in it for wonderful backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteI believe I've mentioned that they are some of my favorite inks?!!
The inks look great together. I like sponging and blending with distress inks even though I'm not very good at it. I also like to loosely water color with them.
ReplyDeletebeautiful card! I love distress inks. They are great for stamping an outline shape onto watercolor or bristol (if the design is small) and then pulling the color out with a bit of wash and a brush. There are a ton of you tube videos on how to use them.
ReplyDeleteI love using them to give an antique look to the edges of paper!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love my Distress Inks. Splodging on a craft sheet, spritzing with water and picking up the colour with a card makes great backgrounds (probably not your style though). I also like using them as watercolours, using them for edging or blending them on card, dropping water on them and blotting up the excess. The colours are great too now that they're not all grungy or distressed. BTW weathered wood is a lovely colour for stamping a soft outline image. I love broken china, barn door, ripe persimmon and too many more to mention.
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