Hi All!
Today I used some emboss resist on top of a flower that is not solid. So, in order to get covereage of my Versamark ink for the embossing, I used a Versamarker. It worked great, which kind of surprised me a little, lol! I’ve used this marker before and didn’t like it – years ago! Maybe I was doing it wrong before, I don’t know. Oh, well.
I used my favorite 90 lb watercolor paper. It’s the perfect thickness. I mention this in the video, but for those of you having trouble with getting those rectangle marks from your ink applicator, use watercolor paper – it works like a charm – no marks.
Anyway, hope you’re having a great summer. Enjoy the video!
Supplies:
Stamps:
- Stampin’ Up! Fabulous Florets Stamp Set
- Stampin’ Up! Secret Garden Stamp Set
- Stampin’ Up! Label Love (also available in clear-mount)
- Impression Obsession Herringbone Background Stamp
Paper:
Inks/Color:
- Tim Holtz Distress Ink Markers
: More Mustard, Spiced Marmalade, Weathered Wood, and Shabby Shutters
- Tim Holtz Broken China and Peeled Paint distress inks
- Versamarker Watermark Pen
- Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
- VersaFine Black Ink
Embellishments:
- Black embroidery thread
Tools/Punches/Dies:
- Aqua Painter
- Stampin’ Up! Stamp-a-ma-jig
- Ink Blending Tool
- Stampin’ Up! Artisan Label Punch (matches Label Love)
Other:
Susan W
Oh my goodness….that is just wonderful! Love that technique!!! So gorgeous, Darlene. Thanks for sharing!!!
Casey Thrush
Love it! Was your card base 4.25×5.5?
Darlene DeVries
Yes. Unless I specify otherwise, all my cards are that size. Just makes it easier!
Lynn
A lovely card Darlene ..
Shaughn
Hi Darlene! I love…love love.. It! I don’t know how you use that blending tool so well, I have tried and tried and I get all sorts of stuff wrong, the square lines, big splotches of ink in spots!! I have gone back and watched a ton of your videos where you’ve done that technique and I just can’t seem to get it right! I just love your cards! Looks like I have another Stpin Up stamp set on my must have list! Thanks so much for sharing your talent and creations! Do you have an Instagram account?
Shaughn
Darlene DeVries
Thank you Shaughn! No, I haven’t gotten on Instagram yet. My tween daughter had it for awhile and it was a disaster, so I’m trying to stay away!!
Susan
This is really a COOL technique! Can’t wait to try it!
Yvonne
Darlene, I want to order one of the Stampamagis (sp). Did you get it from the Stampin Up catalog and if so, where about is it located? Browsed thru the online catalog, but didn’t find it. Help!! Thank you.
Darlene DeVries
Yvonne, there is a link to it in the supplies section.
Janice stone
Just beautiful. Now to just start a project. Wish you were here for a personal class thanks for sharing
Lynda M
Love this technique. Can’t wait to try it. Beautiful card!
Brenda B.
Darlene, this is a fabulous technique with magnificent results. I love how you add shadow and details and make it look so realistic and simple to do!
Maria Rodriguez.
Love, Love this card, you do such an amazing job water coloring this flowers, which is my absolute favorite way to add color to my images, this stamp set, Fabulous Flourettes is one of my favorite SU sets, (I can’t remember at the moment if they discontinued it or not). What I haven’t tried yet is the Versa marker, I have the pads and re-inkers but not the marker, I think it’s a wonderful tool, just in case you don’t get even coverage on your images with the pad. Thank you so much for another wonderful video. It must be in the SU catalog, I’ve never seen it there so I’m going to look for it.
Have a wonderful rest of the week.
Maria.
Darlene DeVries
Actually Maria, SU doesn’t carry the Versamarker anymore! I think that’s a new development with this year’s catalog. I have a link to Ellen Hutson in the supplies section.
Julie Craig
Beautiful card Darlene. I love that technique. I must try it. Thankyou.
Pat
I’ve had one of those versamark pens for a while…now I have some inspiration to use it! 🙂
Gloria Taylor
Darlene, I love how you made your flowers stand out and also the sentiment…love the way you colored and embossed too, thanks.
Donna Henderson
I really enjoyed this video Darlene. Thanks so much. I will be using your tips on my next card for sure!
Lovely card, lovely lady.
Thanks
Judyt28
Such a gorgeous card! Thanks for the video.
conil
Love this technique. And the card is lovely.
Robin in WA
Beautiful card! Thanks for all of your tips!!
Kendra
I look forward to Wed. and the talent you share. Have you tried this technique using Inktense pencils instead of the distress pens?
Darlene DeVries
Kendra, I have used Inktense with water on a few cards, such as THIS ONE and THIS ONE. However, I did not cover them with Versamarker. It should work the same way though.
Mary
Wow, Wow, Wow! What great technique and beautiful results!! 🙂
Nancy
Very pretty card. I always enjoy your videos.
Marion
Fabulous card and technique!
Tasnim
Beautiful card, Darlene. Love the technique, and how you colored the flowers 🙂
DBL28
Such a great technique! Lots of different bits to try. 🙂
Michele
Gah, so unbelievably stunning yet easy! I don’t think I even own a versamark marker anymore. :-/
So beautiful!!!
Pat Jandacek
Wonderful video and card! I like the format of no upper or lower margins on the finished card…an entirely different overall look. TFS