Rainbow Ink Blend Hearts (2 cards)

 I recently saw a CZ designs you tube video where she used a heart stencil and ink blending to create three cards, well I did not have the stencil but knew and thought hey I think I can make one and I did.

I am using the Dura-Lar Acetate for creating my stencil.

I cut a piece to 4 1/4 by 5 1/2.

I used an old Stampin Up Heart die set to find the right stencil.

I ran this threw my Big Shot two times using some Washi Tape to secure the die.

To get a nice smooth blend I am using Bristol Smooth paper.

I also love that it is bright white too.

Some scratch paper that is well loved.

Taped down my panel then the stencil on top.

Washi Tape is inexpensive and a good option, I will rub it on my clothes a few time to remove some extra stick.

I used regular Distress Ink from Tim Holt and my Taylored Expressions Blender Brushes.

Going in at an angle.

Color used ; 

Wilted Violet, Salty Ocean, Mowed Lawn,

Fossilized Amber, Carved Pumpkin,

and Candied Apple

Finished blending.

I went over it a few times to get the color intensity that I wanted.

Second panel I used the inside of the stencil heart and added some removable adhesive to it and then centered it on my panel.

This time I started my blend from the inside of the heart to the out side.

I blended some ink in the inside to match the outside of the card.

I used a Stampin UP stamp set called ''water color words'' and some Versa Fine Black Onyx ink.

I embosed the sentiment on the front with Rose Gold embossing powder from Simon Says Stamp.

I got a little on the ink blended part and tapped off most of it but left it and heated tell it was set.

My Hampton Art Stamping tool for the win.

I ink blended the back of the envelope to match and tie the whole card together.

Anouther sentiment as well.

Finished First card

Finished Second Card

I used my A2 layer dies from Waffle Flower to cut out both panels.

I used a Bazzill Basics paper in the color Licorice for my card base.