Hi All,
In today’s card, I overlapped my balloons and made them appear transparent. Two important things to note about using this technique: 1) Distress inks will work best because they are very reactive with water and will blend easily, and 2) Be sure to let the first balloon dry completely before stamping the overlapping balloon. If it is still wet, you won’t get the defined lines of the original balloon.
Here is a close-up of the overlap:
I tried overlapping blue with red to get purple, but I thought the results were too dark in the overlap. I would try to stay with colors near each other in the rainbow. Yellow is perfect because it’s so light – it goes well with red/pink, orange, green, or blue.
Enjoy the video!
Supplies:
To purchase at Ellen Hutson, click the EH link. To purchase at Simon Says Stamp, click the SSS link.
Copic sketch markers used: n/a
 Celebrate Today |
 Balloon Builders |
 Create 365 Brights Washi Tape BLSY|SSS |
 Squeezed Lemonade EH|SSS |
 Wild Honey EH|SSS |
 Broken China EH|SSS |
 Chipped Sapphire EH|SSS |
 Cracked Pistachio Distress Ink EH|SSS |
 Pine Needles Distress Ink EH|SSS |
 Hero Hues Black EH|SSS |
 Aqua Painter |
 Canson Mix Media Paper BLSY|AMZN |
 Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS |
 ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS |
Connie
When I saw the card, I thought initially that you were using the new MFT Big Balloon Stencil. I just bought it and am going to use it soon with my clarity stencil brushes for some card backgrounds I have in mind, But, I like your technique very much, and so plan to try it with some other balloon stamps.. The colour combination is interesting too. I like the overall effect!
thepegster
Darlene, this is such a good tip. The balloons look more realistic. Love this card and thank you for sharing.
Bertie
Love this card. Thank you.
Brenda L.
I love this card Darlene! The balloons are so pretty! Hugs, Brenda
swimbikerunat60
Awesome tips Darlene, I always get a big frustrated with the solid images on water color paper, even if I stamp them on the smoother side.
I love this balloons, they look amazing.
Thank you for the video, it’s always so much fun to see you creating your wonderful cards.
Hugs.
Maria.
suzierubberstamp
What a fum easy card. Thanks Darlene.
Carol Mac
I have this stamp set and those inks! I will definately try this one! Thanks Darlene!
Glenismaree
Another great technique. I will use that on my next “balloon” card. Thanks Darlene.
Gulffire
This card is simple and so pretty! Great idea!
Lizzie
Those balloons are awesome! I don’t have a lot of confidence that mine will come out this well, but I’ll give it a try and see. Thanks a bunch!!!!
StampinAllie
Love this! would this technique work with Stamoin Up classic ink?
Darlene DeVries
Hi Allie. I haven’t tried it with SU inks, but I’m sure it would work. However, since the distress inks blend so easily, you may get a slightly different look with the SU inks.