Distress Oxide Ink Techniques - Easy Layered Backgrounds #1 and Lavinia Fairytale Stamps

[@kerrydavies6189]

That's beautiful 😍 x

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Kerry

[@marionschuster7881]

So beautifull,Wouw well done 👍🏽

[@SandiMacIver]

aw, thank you so much Marion, and thanks for watching

[@janerochfort2134]

Excellent tutorial 👌....Jane North Wales...

[@SandiMacIver]

thanks so much Jane

[@merrilynsmith2490]

So excited a with your art

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Marrilyn

[@soperline1778]

Your card is beautiful

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you, I love playing with these stamps

[@Marilynhon]

Beautiful…thanks for the video!!

[@SandiMacIver]

you are so very welcome Marilyn, thanks for finding me

[@marymickelson2959]

Just beautiful! TFS!

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Mary

[@CraftingMyWorld]

Beautiful 😍

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you, it's one of my favorites

[@laurencebigote3911]

Superbe vidéo merci 🤩

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Laurence

[@carolreynolds8982]

Loving this!!

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Carol

[@debbieharris6163]

Beautiful!

[@SandiMacIver]

thanks Debbie

[@storyofhomechannel7947]

Very talented!! Thank you for sharing such wonderful work!!

[@SandiMacIver]

thanks so much for watching

[@maureenpollock2770]

Fantastic tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Maureen, so glad you enjoyed it

[@mpbailey18]

Amazing video....especially for those of us who are challenged when creating a scene.! Thank you..

[@SandiMacIver]

thanks Marilyn, so glad you enjoyed it

[@cliveangelaedwards8854]

I know it's going back awhile but that is a lovely card... love your colours and the Oxide inks are perfect for this project... thank you for showing us how... :)

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Clive and Angela, yes, it does go back awhile, but the technique works perfectly for any stamp even with new Distress Oxide Ink Colors

[@jeanmurdock2926]

Nice video. Educational....Thanks

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Jean

[@QueenNoTeetha151]

Thank you so much. Not everybody shows you how they made things. Its so nice when someone takes the time to show you. xx

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you, in this case it was easier to show you, haha than try and explain what I did

[@imagination914]

Really beautiful. Ive beem crafting for years but just got some lavinia stamps and have discovered the wonderful world of inks. Thank you for sharing. I love this. Just subscribed 👍

[@SandiMacIver]

Hi Carrie, thanks for watching and subscribing. I'm sure you will love working with Lavinia stamps and distress inks are so fun to play with

[@moniquedeconinck3975]

Superbe bravo 🦋🦋

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Monique

[@Jody3316]

Beautiful work!

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you

[@vonniescrafts1]

This is absolutely magical I love Lavinia stamps too and have several I love the way you have put everything together. You are so talented Sandi ❤️

[@SandiMacIver]

Thank you Vonnie, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I know I need to do another video with Lavinia stamps, I love them too

[@meganrenfree7444]

This is such a pretty card. Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Megan, I'm so glad you enjoyed it

[@daphneward855]

love love love great job

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Daphne

[@itznora]

You are an excellent instructor. Your tutorial is a pleasure, plus I need to get better at this. Thank you!

[@SandiMacIver]

aw, thank you so much Nora, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and I hope you will give the project a try

[@wendy8184]

Stunning

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Wendy

[@anniefaint6373]

A gorgeous card , xxxxx 💙🧡❤️

[@SandiMacIver]

thanks so much and thanks for watching

[@margaretrogers5825]

Two Beautiful cards

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you so much Margaret, and thanks for watching

[@jessicamaulden3067]

thanks for sharing... looks awesome

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Jessica, so glad you enjoyed it

[@maiingan07]

Absolutely stunning! So beautiful and you made it look so easy to do. I love how you kept taking it a step higher than higher than higher yet! And your finished piece was fierce, not too little and not too much. I am not an artist, not even close, but I’m definitely going to try this when my fairies, greenery, small animals and so forth arrive in the post. Super excited! I wish there was more when it came to dragons and wizards, but I will take what I can get from Lativa, and who knows, maybe one day you and others will be creating masterpieces with my stamps and dies. Too funny. It’s funny because I’ve probably have only stamped around twenty pieces if that, and I’m already making myself queen or some such thing. Anyways, I would just like to send you a very warm thank you for sharing your techniques. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you create this gorgeous card. I know the recipient no matter who they may be, will be ever so lucky. Be well and stay smiling 🎈

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Maiingankwe, these stamps are so fun to play with and worth the extra work. Have fun with yours when they arrive

[@olgap.2725]

Hi, I felt in love with this card and I already try out this on my own (but with different inks and stamps, because I do not have same as you) and it came out nice (but your is much nicer :-) ). Thank you for sharing your Ideas. Have a nice day.

[@anitalewis841]

very nice Sandy

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Anita, and thanks for watching

[@haribelle4531]

New subbie here too. Love these colors and that's my fav fairy. Beautiful card.

[@SandiMacIver]

thanks for finding me Hari, my fav at the moment too, haha

[@haribelle4531]

@@SandiMacIver I just ordered some stamps and can't wait to play!!!

[@SandiMacIver]

@@haribelle4531 oh goodness, have fun

[@norahjarman6156]

Hi from Winnipeg Sandi! Beautiful card and really helpful tutorial. I just discovered Lavinia stamps and have five. I made my first card with them today, but need to play more. I can see that I need/want more of these stamps! Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

[@SandiMacIver]

Hi Norah, from Drayton Valley AB. and thank you. Welcome to the addiction, haha and have fun playing, I need to ink up a few more it's been a while

[@mzp6620]

I love Lavinia stamps so much! What a cute card..fortunately for me I have these stamps!! TFS Sandi!

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Mary, and lucky you already having these stamps, I'll have them all soon too, haha

[@surfmomma1949]

I love this! I picked up a lot of tips. I especially like the white dots.. more control than a splatter which I haven’t perfected. Thanks for sharing !

[@SandiMacIver]

Thank you Susie, I'm so glad you enjoyed it, and yes, a white gel pen is great for "controlled splatter" haha

[@vickigersey8138]

I just found your site and Lavinia stamps. I love your card. Thank you for the tutorial. You have a new fan.

[@SandiMacIver]

you are so very welcome and welcome to the addiction of Lavinia stamps haha

[@maurar6408]

Thanks so much for the great video!!

[@margaretmiller9839]

Beautiful

[@SandiMacIver]

Thank you

[@glorioskiola]

I love this!

[@SandiMacIver]

aw, thank you Gloria

[@aussierobb]

Absolutely beautiful. Love Lavinia stamps and you have showcased these ones beautifully. TFS

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Robyn, it's pretty easy to make magic when you have beautiful stamps like these

[@kathycresswell8353]

This really is a work of art. And I love your matting choices! They really highlight the piece. Thank you!

[@SandiMacIver]

aw, thank you so much Kathy, I really love these stamps and building a scene with them

[@MD-hk8xq]

Love this video! Just discovered Lavinia stamps and have no experience with inks, etc. I really appreciate this! Please more?..

[@SandiMacIver]

they are truly amazing stamps, I'm working on carving out some more time for another video

[@rociodefuentes6718]

Beautiful!!!!

[@MrTarot1975]

Awesome make. Love the background

[@karenopet1223]

Absolutely beautiful!! The colors look great together...thanks fir sharing colors used so we may try that color combo. I have alot of lavinia stamps on list for xmas so i may focus on oxide backgrounds! This video was very good for us beginners. Thx so much!!!

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Karen, so glad you enjoyed it, hope Santa is good to you and brings you lots of Lavinia stamps

[@shirlnases4514]

OMG - stunning you are awesome with this type of stamping.. Gorgeous work Sandi!

[@SandiMacIver]

aw, thank you Shirl, I'm so glad you enjoyed it

[@taniab2018]

Gorgeous card. I haven't purchased any Lavinia because I wasn't sure I'd use them... I make many cards for church. I think I'll get the one you've used though, as they'll coordinate with some other sets I have, and I do have some friends who would like the fairies.

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Tania, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the card. there are a few fairies in the selection, I'm working on getting them too, LOL...and I agree, I have some friends who just love fairies and these cards are winging their way to them.

[@gailhislop3195]

Hi Sandi, Love your card and your video which explains everything you did. I am working with Lavinia stamps and enjoy doing the backgrounds. Thanks for all your tips.

[@SandiMacIver]

thanks so much Gail, and I'm so glad you are enjoying them. I am having a blast with the Lavinia stamps, can't get enough of them, haha

[@dudelessranch802]

Love Lavinia. You rocked this project. Gorgeous. ❤️

[@CraftingMyWorld]

Another beautiful card! Thank you for explaining everything so well and for the PDF - I really appreciate it!

[@SandiMacIver]

and thank you so much for watching, appreciate it.

[@elizabethnetzer5633]

Sandy, what a sweet care, love, love, love it. Can't wait to make one although I am using other products than what you used. Thanks for sharing your amazing creative talent. Blessings from Canada!

[@SandiMacIver]

Thank you Elizabeth, I'm so glad you enjoyed it and I hope you will give it a try, blessings from Canada also - I'm in Alberta

[@alittlebirdcrafts]

Beautiful! I really like the lightness of your card. You’re a very good, clear instructor.

[@SandiMacIver]

aw, thank you Di, and thank you so much for watching

[@vickyclayton4764]

Lovely card. Your work is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@SandiMacIver]

aw, thank you Vicky, appreciate that very much

[@magdalenakurzeja2373]

Wow, what a beautyful card. Thank you for show it to us

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Magdalena, and thank you so much for watching

[@shelby5577]

Oh Sandy this is so up my alley as I am in love with Lavinia stamps. Your card is beyond beautiful and I definitely plan on casing/reproducing it for my collection. Thanks so much for sharing, you are very talented :)

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you so much Karen I'm so glad you enjoyed it and have fun recreating the card

[@helenlewis7239]

Hi Sandi, I agree with the previous persons (Karen). I have just brought a couple of these stamps and I love them,I all so loved the one`s you did with the alcohol back grounds, keep up the good work. Hells from down under

[@SandiMacIver]

aw thank you Helen, yes, these stamps are just simply amazing, stay tuned, have more coming very soon, and Hi back from Canada

[@jessicamaulden3067]

love it

[@SandiMacIver]

aw, thank you Jessica

[@bettyvasquez326]

This card is stunning! 😍😍 thank you for sharing.

[@SandiMacIver]

aw, thank you Betty, I appreciate that very much

[@impersenal]

wow Sandi - this is amazing! Love this card.

[@SandiMacIver]

thanks so much Tracy

[@lyndablankfeld5155]

This is so pretty and you were so patient. You mentioned that fingerprints get on the background. How do you prevent that from happening when you give the card or put the card together - I missed it, if you explained.

[@SandiMacIver]

Hi Lynda, once the ink is dry it's not an issue, I usually heat dry mine with my heat tool

[@janesprando3638]

Lovely card, Sandi! Wish I could blend ink as well as you do!

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Jane. You can blend like me, this ink makes it very easy. I find if you don't push hard and let the foam do the work, I get better results, but it does take a little practice

[@solovjud]

May I ask is there a way to use a gold frame but not the whole piece of gold - guess I’m bit frugal, but seems such a waste of the gold? Loved your creations, thank you.

[@SandiMacIver]

Yes, I cut lots of my images out of the inside of the frame before adhering it together, you can also use two rectangle dies, and just cut a frame and keep the entire inside

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. xo

[@SandiMacIver]

Hi Donna, thank you and thanks for watching

[@deskjockie4948]

Saaaaawwwweeeeeet! Love this card!

[@SandiMacIver]

haha, thanks Deskjockie49 - me too, haha, Lavinia makes the best stmaps

[@dianneholst3209]

Does heat setting the distress oxide stop if from smudging later when finished? Lovely card

[@SandiMacIver]

it has for me Dianne

[@louisescherbain312]

Lovely

[@marieannick6902]

Bonjour et félicitations pour votre carte. Elle est magnifique et cela parait si simple quand vous le faites. Faut-il un papier particulier pour le mélange des encres oxyde. Merci pour votre réponse et continuez à faire des merveilles. A bientôt Cordialement Marie-Annick

[@mmmmlllljohn]

So very pretty, Sandi. I must check out these stamps. How does Neenah compare to SU Whisper White? (I have the latter but always wondered about Neenah.) I have had the blob problem before as well!

[@SandiMacIver]

Thank you, so glad you liked it. the Neenah cardstock seems to hold the ink a bit better than S.U. Whisper White, I have both, so have been doing some experimenting. Yep, squeeze that pen just a little too hard and glitter everywhere, haha

[@chelseajohnson3733]

Beautiful! I will try this, this weekend!

[@mmmmlllljohn]

P.S. Thanks for the free PDF!

[@SandiMacIver]

You are so very welcome, have fun creating the card

[@suzanneboily5224]

I need to know more about stamping

[@karenopet1223]

Just saw this post and your card is awesome! I love the oxide inks and have used on cardstock for bible journaling. Recently wanted to expand to larger journals but oxides do not go on nearly as nice, but very blotchy. Do you only use them on cardstock material? I ask because you blend them so beautifully! Thx!

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Karen, I have used them on many surfaces. If you get a blotchy surface, just keep blending. I tap my sponge on scrap paper after I ink it and before I touch it to my art piece, to try and eliminate that "fresh ink blotch".

[@lizgratton4632]

Hi Sandi, greetings from Edmonton. I was just wondering if the issue with fingerprints in the ink continues after heat setting. Will the card recipient not be able to touch the card without smearing the ink?

[@SandiMacIver]

Hi Liz, no once you heat set it, it's fine

[@lizgratton4632]

P.S. the card is gorgeous!!

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you

[@stampinsueduffy]

Gorgeous, Sandi. Can we use Memento ink over a Distress Oxide background?

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Sue, yes you can use Memento, as long as your Distress Oxide ink is super dry. Heat set it really well first.

[@stampinsueduffy]

@@SandiMacIver Thanks, Sandi! Which ink do YOU normally use to stamp images over a DO background?

[@SandiMacIver]

@@stampinsueduffy Hi Sue, it depends on what else I'm going to use with it. anything that is going to get wet, I use VersaFine Onyx black,

[@homeschmomof4]

New subbie here...love the Oxides and appreciate this tutorial! Your card is so pretty. ~Jeanne

[@SandiMacIver]

thanks so much Jeanne, and thanks for subbing.

[@angelahartley3212]

I had to save your beautiful card!! I love these stamps! You might already know by now but her first name is pronounced la vin e a.....this is tracy duttons first name....i think..i happened to find a store in the usa in kentucky that carries her line....but arent you in canada?! I really enjoy watching your tutorials! Stay safe!!

[@tammylenz2578]

The links don’t work for the supplies.

[@SandiMacIver]

Oh thanks for letting me know Tammy, they are fixed now

[@tamaraearthsong]

beautiful work! You are great at explaining, thank you :)

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Michelle, and thanks for watching.

[@audreyshearer2433]

Stunning

[@SandiMacIver]

thank you Audrey