Hi All!
Today’s card has a new spin on an old technique. You probably already know that applying water to cardstock that has been coated with distress ink will remove color. For example, creating water spots with a paintbrush on this card, and stamping an image with water on this card. Today, however, I blotted a stencil using a baby wipe. It gave me a lot of precision with removing color. Unlike spraying and brushing, the water was contained to the stencil areas and didn’t seep much underneath.
Enjoy the video and have a wonderful Wednesday. 🙂
Supplies:
To purchase at Ellen Hutson, click the EH link. To purchase at Simon Says Stamp, click the SSS link.
 Scrolled Background EH|SSS |
 Butterfly Basics |
 SSS Stitched Circles |
 Small Butterfly Punch |
 White Twine |
 Chipped Sapphire EH|SSS |
 Ink Foam Applicator EH|SSS |
 White Gel Pen EH|SSS |
 Versafine Black Ink EH|SSS |
 Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS |
 Black Cardstock |
 Smoky Slate Cardstock |
 Sizzix Big Shot EH|SSS |
 Magnetic Platform EH|SSS |
 ekTools Trimmer S.COM|AMZN |
 Thin Paper Tape |
 Scotch Foam Tape |
 Dimensionals |
 Micro Glue Dots EH|SSS |
 ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS |
Connie
Hi Darlene, I love this technique. I’d never seen it before. So now I’m going to get out my stencils and see which one would work the best! Look forward to seeing future cards of yours using the same technique.
Therese Arsenault
I have so many stencils. Will be using them more and more with this technique. Love it.
mary w
Beautiful – a set using several colors would work great here. I do think the gray circle really enhances the areas that had color lifted in the stencil. A real winner!!!
Imtheresap
Love the look. Thanks for sharing
DebiKT
Love these simple techniques…. hadn’t seen this one yet but can’t wait to try it!
swimbikerunat60
Very fabulous technique, love how the ink kind of goes to the edge of the perforations on the stencil when you apply the wet wipe, it looks like you drew a line, very cool.
Now, I’m going to have to get me some stencils, I honestly just have a teeny, tiny square one. The one you used is beautiful.
TenSGal
Very nice! I have a few stencils but don’t use them that often because I don’t use them often. This makes me want to pull them out! How cool!
SandraMaria
That is a neat technique!! Ah de ways to use de baby wipes rather than just wipin’ de babies buns!! Could you hear my caribbean accent, there? hehe Thanks Darlene!! =)
SandraMaria
Oh and that sentiment you used…I LOVE IT…that is the ONLY reason I bought that stamp set!! Sick eh?
Darlene DeVries
Yes, I agree. The sentiment is very unique!
Roxy
Beautiful card love the technique definitely going to give it a go…:)
Carol Mac
ooooh….I have that stencil and stamp set! I will have to try this. Beautiful card Darlene! TFS
Elyse
Another “home run” for you! Beautiful!
Irene
Cool technique. You know, one of these days you should just surprise us and instead of saying “Hello everyone, it’s Darlene,” you should say a different name, like Barbara, just to see how many of us are really listening. lol
Darlene DeVries
Haha Irene! My intro does get a little repetitive over time! 🙂
stampinspicer
I love the idea of using a baby wipe for this technique. Can’t wait to give it a try.
Diana
Love this card, Darlene.. Hope you show us what you create with the other colors. A deep green or red would be wonderful for the holidays, eh? You always share a tid bit of helpful information, Thanks so much for sharing what you do,
suzierubberstamp
Wow, I LOVE this card. What a cool technique. the card is so simple, yet beautiful.
Sherry W.
A totally new technique. Your card is beautiful. I don’t have any stencils, but I’ll see what I can do with the negative space from die cuts. I like this look much better than the embossing paste techniques.
Aki
Love all your ideas, will try this one when I find a nice stencil
treen
oh my gosh! Darlene, you are a genius!!! I have so many stencils, that I have struggles with and this technique will work perfectly!! i’m so happy. I cant wait to try it. thanks so much, treen
Annette
Love the technique. Thanks Darlene for the inspiration.
Andrea
What a gorgeous card, Darlene! I saw Jennifer McGuire demonstrate this technique during the “Background Check” class at Online Card Classes. I did use it for a card for my brother’s birthday this summer (he & his wife were most impressed when I explained how I did it!). But I haven’t thought to try it since. Thanks for the reminder! Another thing Jennifer showed was using the same stencil to emboss your technique piece with, after doing the inking & “baby wiping.” I tried that as well, but I’ve found you need a good thick cardstock for that to work. Strathmore Bristol paper works wonderfully for that. Anyway, I really love the color you used, and how the grey cardstock provides a nice soft mat for the greeting! 🙂 ~ Andrea
Carolynn
LOVE this technique… looking forward to trying it!
Glenismaree
How exciting is this technique!!!! We are away on hols at the moment. Just have to wait till we get home. TFS Glenis
Susan Berry
Love this technique. I will have to get some stencils. Also liked the circle cut outs.. Thanks
Beau
Darlene I love this! I don’t know why I never thought of it. I have tried doing the spraying water and I just never really liked the results because it always seemed to sneak under the stencil on me and it really just frustrated me. So thank you so much for sharing this technique and I’m going to go try it right now lol!