How to: Create Distress Ink Backgrounds

[@lawnfawn]

We are so glad you guys loved this video!

[@sweetpo11]

I do this technique often.. it is so much fun to combine distress inks. Thanks for the informative video.

[@lawnfawn]

It is from Studio Calico. Hope that helps!

[@raeraesma]

So cute! I love distress inks. They are so much fun to work with. Thank you for the inspiration. Take care. :)

[@ScrappingDiva]

I love how your back grounds turn out...I might even get brave enough to give it a try.

[@KWCardDesign]

I just love this Chari! - Love your tutorials whether I know how to do them or not. :)

[@scrapfaire]

LOVE this card!!! LOVE using distress inks!!!

[@Margaritabelle]

love the Star mask but have not been able to find it! Great effects on the card, thanks

[@MsShanarun]

Fun, fun, card. Great creation!

[@TheTiaKeas]

Great card, love the background!!

[@KonaSitkaRose]

I love your background and scene!!!

[@debiv7834]

love the card!! very pretty!!

[@LindaLap]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing this technique.

[@Tmoreorless]

Love this card!! TFS!

[@leescraps1]

Love this background! So pretty! Lee-Ann :)

[@vjw81e]

Wow - that is beautiful!

[@wifedec]

GORGEOUS!!

[@auntiez7042]

Would Chari do one of these videos with distress oxide inks? Maybe a sunrise/sunset?

[@lawnfawn]

That's a great idea! Thanks for the suggestion :)

[@booth2710]

A very attractive card, quite stunning. I am a beginner to card crafting and stamping and do have a question. I am having a lot of problems with ink blending backgrounds. I am finding my backgrounds are not blending smoothly and are uneven and the blending tool is leaving noticeable dark ink circles on the card. I have several kinds of ink and tried them all over and over again. The only ink I don't have is distress ink and I am beginning to think that it can't be my technique but just that I am not using distress ink pads. Should I only use Distress inks for blending backgrounds?

[@lawnfawn]

Hi Richard, thanks for the question! While Distress inks are made for ink blending, it's possible to get good results with other dye inks as well. It is all in the technique. To get an even blend, start adding color with a really light touch moving in a circular motion, slowly building up the color. It helps also to work the ink into the applicator (ink blending tool, sponge dauber) on a scratch sheet of paper before adding the ink to your project. I hope these tips help you! Happy Crafting :)

[@dnelsong]

Really lovely!

[@susanellis8067]

Very nice

[@Abserella]

love it!

[@eastendcrafter19]

great card!

[@burghezigina1676]

I wish you would make another video and show in real time how to apply the ink. I am new and I can't seem to get the hang of it.

[@ae5631]

where do you buy that big glue-tape ?!?

[@Sourchops]

Hi for the distressed ink them stamp things your using to smudge what are they called

[@lawnfawn]

They are called Foam Ink Blending Tools and they are made by Ranger. They are awesome!

[@Sourchops]

Thankyou :) Lovley Card :D

[@charimoss]

yes do it! it's not hard just have to work with it :)

[@sanga205]

nice card :)

[@902angelina]

very nice:)

[@KonaSitkaRose]

I've spent the last week searching for perhaps a used Mister Heuy's star mask, but I can't find anyone selling theirs :'(

[@alicelee2178]

Please name these colour for me ? They are beautiful !

[@TheSamabb]