Day 1 @onlinecardclasses @laurafadora Ink Blending w/distress inks and starting from the center. This was tricky, but I will enjoy with more practice. #onlinecardclasses #backgroundcheck #distressinks Milled lavender, dried marigold & tumbled glass #creationsforkindness #occbackgroundcheck

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traciepond: @michii00 yes, it is tricky. Like markers or watercolors, practice practice. I think it is just getting the feel for the tool and how the different inks will adhere to the cardstock/paper. Also pressure. I have a difficult time because I have such a tight grip. So this is kind of like therapy for me.

paper_pajamas: Very lovely 😍

littlesavedgirl: I'm starting out blending now with distress inks and it is tricky 😉

traciepond: Thank you for your kindness @paper_pajamas 😘

traciepond: @littlesavedgirl yes, it is tricky. I really enjoyed the technique using pigment inks.

jolie_samuel: Love the results!

inkapaper: This is lovely! I have been doing lots of blending past weeks and so happy to see so many crafters doing as well. Always end up with ink on all fingers. 😁

lisatilson: @traciepond yes it is definitely tricky but well done! Laura is a master at blending she makes it look very easy! I think it definitely makes a difference what paper you use. I am going to try it again with a smoother paper.

Day 1 @onlinecardclasses @laurafadora Ink Blending w/dye inks. Thank you Laura for your fab video. Feeling more comfortable with this technique, but still need lots of practice. #onlinecardclasses #backgroundcheck #simonsaysstamp island blue, coral reef & doll pink #inkblending #dyeinks #creationsforkindness #occbackgroundcheck

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traciepond: Thanks bundles @4theloveofpaper @bdengler4 @kreativekymona @paper_pajamas It is so much fun playing with colors.

hlk3kids: Looks good :)

lilgmat: Love it!

littlesavedgirl: 🏆🎉😉

sophienme: Love the colors!

busymom328: 😍😍😍😍😍

instagram.com/samineh.hoseini: Love it!!!

katrinegaley: oh! nice blending. great colors. i love it

Day 3 @onlinecardclasses background check ... Card using day 1 background. #onlinecardclasses #occbackgroundcheck #inkblending #birdcrazy #copicmarkers #copiccoloring #handmadecards #creationsforkindness #backgroundcheck

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pattisstampingstudio: I need backgrounds! Gorgeous!

traciepond: Thank you @utmii @emcarodesigns @nisaneja @lisatilson @skycookiemom @kendodots @engelchensbastelstube

traciepond: Awe, thanks so much @busymom328 😀

traciepond: Thanks ladies @glitternswirls @paper_pajamas @kreativekymona 😊

traciepond: Thank you @samineh.hoseini @momgram69 @nantzdg @daria_grushina @mayrasdesigns @bdengler4 @kathyrac 😀

nantzdg: @traciepond I just realized. This looks kinda like "Dr Seuss" inspired! ☺️

traciepond: Thank you @pattisstampingstudio ... I am trying to challenge myself with making backgrounds instead of using patterned paper. Most of my patterned paper has been replaced with ink, background stamps and stencils. Make backgrounds; it is fun 😀

jamesee22: Love the colours..

Day 1 @onlinecardclasses @jennifermcguireink Ink Reactions - Distress Ink/stencil/baby wipe. That was fun 😀. #onlinecardclasses #backgroundcheck #distressinks Ripe persimmon, festive berries & picked raspberry. #inkreactions #mftstamps #stencils #creationsforkindness #occbackgroundcheck

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bdengler4: This one looks awesome! Love it!

bullfrogsandfireflies: Wow gorgeous.

2bdesigned: Love it! ❤ Definitely a keeper. Gotta take this class...so many great pieces I am seeing!

littlesavedgirl: Very pretty!!

kreativekymona: I love that color combo!! Great job!!

studio5380: Pretty!

paper_pajamas: This is stunning!

velvetsister60: Pretty colors

Day 1 @onlinecardclasses @jennifermcguireink Ink Reactions - Distress Ink then stamp with water. I'm not at all impressed with my results. Think I would like using perfect pearls better, but I don't have any. On to another technique. #onlinecardclasses #backgroundcheck #distressinks Ripe persimmon, festive berries & picked raspberry. #inkreactions #creationsforkindness #occbackgroundcheck

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pattisstampingstudio: Great job for trying new things!

rgaberina: Very beautiful!!

2bdesigned: I think it looks lovely - and the colors are great together

kreativekymona: No perfect pearls!! We have to fix that!!

iwannastamprightnow: Hey @traciepond maybe try having the water sprayed stamo sit longer on the paper that you covered in distress ink, to cause a stronger "reaction" :)

paper_pajamas: Ooooo!!!!! So awesome!!

glitternswirls: I liiikeeee it!

instagram.com/samineh.hoseini: Awesome

Day 2 @onlinecardclasses My unique take on plaid background. #onlinecardclasses #occbackgroundcheck #mftstamps #creationsforkindness

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littlesavedgirl: Looks almost three D

tracyfp: Nicely done

skycookiemom: Looks great!! 👍

paper_pajamas: Wowzers!!!!

maggieb1983: Awesome!!

iwannastamprightnow: Ohhhhhhh me like lol

mommyeyedr: Great job!

lindsalita: Fun plaid! Great colors.

Day 1 @onlinecardclasses @laurafadora Ink Blending w/pigment inks. Now that was fun! The post-it notes slipped a little; masking tape on my next shopping list. #onlinecardclasses #backgroundcheck #mementoluxe Bahama blue, sweet plum & rhubarb stalk #inkblending #masking #pigmentinks #creationsforkindness #occbackgroundcheck

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paper_pajamas: Still looks amazing!!!

instagram.com/pocono.pam: Sooooo pretty!!!!

traciepond: Thank you lovelies @paper_pajamas @poconopam

lilgmat: So pretty!

lisatilson: Great job! I like that you have used the diagonal too😍

Day 1 @onlinecardclasses @jennifermcguireink Ink Reactions - Distress Ink/stencil/baby wipe. Emboss with stencil to add texture. That was fun 😀. #onlinecardclasses #backgroundcheck #distressinks Ripe persimmon, festive berries & picked raspberry. #inkreactions #mftstamps #stencils #creationsforkindness #occbackgroundcheck

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joanieeeee: Looks awesome!!!!

kreativekymona: Awesome job!!

michii00: Awesome!

paper_pajamas: Eeeeek fabulous!!!

mommyeyedr: Very cool!

jodythorsen: Now I want to try this! Pretty.

stempelwelt: 👍💜

lisatilson: That turned out really well! It's a fun technique!