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Ombre Blending with Decorative Masks; an easy technique!


If you struggle to get a smooth blend I have a few suggestions for you.  We made this striking card at a class this weekend.  Everyone loved it and they all turned out fabulous!

Details:

  • The colors here are Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie and Cherry Cobbler; with a bit of gold glitz thrown in.
  • The leaves are die-cut from the Intricate Leaves dies seen here. 
  • The greeting is from the Thinking, Thanks & Peace stamp set in the Holiday catalog. I love this greeting!  See it here.

Here are some tips & suggestions for perfect Ombre' blending:

  • Use out Blending Brushes; they really do make a smooth blend easier.
  • Choose colors that are similar in hue. For instance blues and greens, or yellows to reds.  
  • Blend over a Decorative Mask – see them all here.  The patterned stencils/masks seem to break up any inconsistencies in your blending. 
  • Here I added color onto Crumb Cake card stock; that also helps and would be a a good color to practice on. 
  • I start out with the lightest color and work my way downward; in this case at an angle.  
  • I leave a tiny space between colors and make sure to blend/connect them by going into the previous color just a bit before moving. 

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  • Holiday Catalog is Live!! NEW Designer Paper in the Online Store; while supplies last


    Today the new Holiday Catalog goes live for everyone to order from! 

    See it all here.  


    Don't forget to us a host code when ordering from me and if your order is over $55 you get a free 6 card kit sent to you.  Z9BRPPWA

    Also be sure to check out the brand new release of 5 NEW designer papers in the Online Exclusives here.  These are while supplies last! 

    Watch the video below that showcases the 5 new designer papers.

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    NEW Designer papers released September 6th!  While supplies last!

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  • Pick of the Patch cards with Abundant Beauty masks & video


    I made these pretty fall cards on last week's Live video. I share a Live video on my Facebook page here each Tuesday at 11am CT. 

    I love the multi-colored background!

    I used three colors of ink and the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks on the leafy background.  Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie and a bit of Wild Wheat.  

    I textured the Garden Green layer with the Basics 3D embossing folder (online Exclusive seen here).  The zig-zag is from the Basic Borders dies.  

    I used the same decorative mask to add some detail to the inside of the card too. Watch the video below to see my tips on multiple inks and masks.  

    I am so glad we have a Pumpkin builder punch in!  It has two sizes of pumpkins and a stem and leaf; all coordinates with the Pick of the Patch stamp set. These products go live for customers Wednesday, September 6th!  

     

    Click on the photo below to watch the video.  It's the second card I create.  

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  • Autumn Leaves card with free project sheet; great layout for 6 X 6″ designer paper


    I created about 25 of these pretty cards for a recent online swap. We also made it at a Team Meeting in August.  

    My colors include Pretty Peacock, Pumpkin Pie, Lost Lagoon, Copper and Very Vanilla.  I used the new Autumn Leaves bundle from the upcoming Holiday Catalog.  It goes live for customers on September 6th.  

    You might wonder how I achieved the two tone leaf. I inked the leaf in Pumpkin Pie ink and rubbed off the edges a bit.  Then I added Pretty Peacock ink to the edges of the stamp with a sponge dauber, huffed and stamped.  

    Here's the inside: 

    These products go live to customers on Wednesday, September 6th.  Is the Autumn Leaves bundle or the All About Autumn designer paper on your list?  

    Remember you can get 12 sheets of this gorgeous designer paper in my Holiday Paper Share happening now.  Details here.

    Here's the free project sheet you can print out & save for card ideas. Download Autumn Leaves card; August 23


    Click on the photo below to watch the video.  It's the second card I create.  

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