The Best HACK for Perfectly Layered Distress Oxide Inks!

Distress Oxide inks are so fun to play with but there are a couple tips and tricks that help me create layered backgrounds that I love every time! I'm using the July Stamp of the Month from Close To My Heart for these cards and I hope you'll find some great ideas for using this stamp in my video as well as Julie's video (linked below). Want to get this stamp set for free? Sign up as a VIP and get a free stamp set every month with a $60 order!
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[@donnacloninger6657]

I would have never thought to spray the bee in the third card to let it bleed some. Brilliant!

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

It’s such a great way to add colour! Fast, easy and a little artsy looking too!

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Great cards and WC tips! Just found your channel so you now have a new subbie… thank you!🎉❤

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Thanks for subbing! I hope you find lots of inspiration in my videos ❤️

[@veronim77]

Gorgeous cards. Thanks for sharing the techniques you used for these cards.

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

You are so welcome!

[@lauriek6183]

These are so Beautiful 🐝 I love the stamp platform. I’ve never seen this before.

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Thanks so much. A lot of people use the MISTI stamping platform. I don't think the brand matters but the idea of being able to easily stamp an image repeatedly in the same location is a game changer!

[@JessicaDipzinskiThePaperHeart]

I enjoyed this video so much! I know what I'm doing tomorrow😃😃😃

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Have fun!

[@marysatterfield5981]

So much fun making these cards.

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Yes I had a lot of fun making them!

[@mariguel2011]

Beautiful!

[@deborahcoram6793]

Love these cards!

[@cindyslater7571]

Love that technic it’s very cool!!

[@rondaladuke6106]

Beautiful cards! Love the techniques!

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Thank you!

[@rduckster4727]

Gorgeous cards. Thanks for the inspo and the great tips!

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

You are so welcome!

[@shellp888]

Love your cards and all of the different techniques! You popped up on my feed out of the blue and I am so glad you did. New subscriber and can’t wait to see more !

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Welcome! Thanks for subscribing and I hope you’re finding some inspiration in my videos!

[@amyswares]

Love that tip with putting your hand in the baggie, so clever! Beautiful cards!

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

It works really well and makes it easy to see what you’re creating!

[@denisejames855]

These cards are so creative. The colours are wonderful.

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Thank you ❤️

[@paulalogue976]

New to your channel and I am obsessed with the technique you used. Love me some distress oxide! Will have to try the baggie technique & your cards are so nice! And the gold watercolors! Chef’s kiss! ❤❤❤

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and I hope you try out the techniques! Distress Oxide inks are so fun to play with.

[@susanhammond2724]

Love your card creations. They're all beautiful.

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Thank you so much!

[@janiceblough]

Fantastic work, the cards came out gorgeous!

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Thanks so much!

[@hayleydoherty9557]

Love these thanks 😊

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Thanks!

[@jodyvasquez255]

WOW! These cards are gorgeous!

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Thanks so much!

[@doreenwatkins3486]

Oh wow! These look so good! Thank you for sharing!

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed them. I had fun making an inky mess!

[@amymcgrew4590]

Love these techniques and cards Chelsey! I’m excited to give these techniques a try. Thanks for sharing.

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Thank you 😊 I hope you have fun playing!

[@jenniferoja9566]

Beautiful cards!

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Thanks so much!

[@christinafranco5287]

Lovely cards - so creative!

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Glad you like them!

[@leoniepreece1784]

Love your cards ♥️ 😊

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Thanks so much!

[@nancycrutchfield117]

Great cards love your technique guess I need some water color paper to try this! TFS enjoyed

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

You can definitely try it without watercolour paper but I like the results better with it. Have fun experimenting!

[@anniefaint6373]

Some lovely cards ,,,, ❤

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Thanks 😊

[@michelegourd5742]

Lovely cards!! I like the idea with the baggie!! I will be trying this out!!

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

It works so well. Keeps your hand clean and you can see what you’re doing! I hope it works well for you!

[@nancywalton4963]

Beautiful cards and techniques are great

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Thanks 😊

[@lynnbartlett4185]

I really enjoyed this video. The techniques are so clever and resulting cards are gorgeous.

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Thank you so much!

[@christinewerner6207]

These are great! I really like your style!!

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Thank you ❤️

[@cindyrobinson2199]

Live these. Great color techniques. I am going to try the 3rd one. I really love that.

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Yay, thank you! Have fun creating!

[@cindypaulson5576]

Fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

I love all the excitement!

[@katistamps]

Absolutely gorgeous! I think I need to dry between videos more! Thanks for sharing, Chelsey!😊

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

You are so welcome! Drying the layers makes a HUGE difference along with what colours you're mixing while wet. I hope you get your inks out and have a play!

[@JaniceGilhooley]

Love all the layering and colours. Fabulous set of cards with this gorgeous SOTM.

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

The layering is the fun part for sure! I don't really like bees after being stung several times as a small kid, but this one is pretty. lol

[@JaniceGilhooley]

@@ChelseyVorosmarty I can totally relate to the bee aversion. While I do love them in nature, I never want to be stung again after a very bad reaction when I was young.

[@Melsstampingallery]

Wonderful techniques! I need to experiment more with my oxides! ❤❤ beautiful cards too❤❤

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

They are so much fun to create with!

[@gik4695]

Very nice!

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Thanks!

[@amymoore6092]

So pretty! Just when I think the card is complete, you add another layer that makes the card even better!

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

The magic of adding layers…it never gets boring!

[@WendysCreativeCorner]

So pretty

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Thank you!

[@marymickelson2959]

I love your cards and techniques! Your cards turned out beautiful! I really want to get those gold watercolors. I am a new subscriber and going to watch this again to see how you did everything! Tfs!

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Thank you 😊 I love the Starry Watercolours! They are linked in the description box of the video. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!

[@louisebrislane6607]

thank you for more ideas on how to use my distressing inks. They tend to sit in their box way too long...

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

You’re welcome. I hope you get your inks out and play!

[@jackieblodgett2799]

If you understand basic color theory (so easy) then you will understand why certain colors give you mud. Complimentary colors mixed together give brown - blue and orange, red and green, yellow and purple. TFS - love this video and love that stamp set!❤❤❤❤

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Yes I use colour theory in my work regularly, however I don’t always talk in those terms for videos because some crafters find it a bit intimidating. It is good knowledge to have if you enjoy working wet on wet like I do. These inks are so much fun to create with and so was this stamp set!

[@TheSunshineCrafterKellyFusco]

The gloss sprays do absorb the color underneath tho. I noticed that with your card. Its happened to me also.The BEST white for splatter is the Dr Ph Martins Bleed proof white. Ive tried EVERY white splatter option out there. Cute cards.

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Thanks for the tip! I’ll have to track some of that down. I have used micro glaze to seal my pieces to prevent the colour transfer, but it’s not something I remember to do regularly.

[@TheSunshineCrafterKellyFusco]

@@ChelseyVorosmarty I've done that too. Def try the no bleed. It's amazing.

[@lisamaes7256]

Thank u for the ideas! Is the bee the beehive stamp available to purchase?

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

No it was only available in July. I replied to your email faster, so hopefully you got that.

[@leoniepreece1784]

Where do you get the gold pants from 😊❤

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

I got them from Amazon and love them! amzn.to/3YjrnI2

[@herbalannie7707]

How long do these pads last before they need reinking?

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

It’s hard to say exactly because it depends on how much you use them and I would imagine that it also depends on how dry your climate is and how long you leave the ink pads open when working. I’ve reinked a handful of mine once or twice so I think they last pretty well just not as long as a traditional dye based ink that can go years without reinking.

[@herbalannie7707]

@@ChelseyVorosmarty thanks. I just bought mine. Never used them before so didn't know really what to expect. After 2 days they are very dry. Worked for about 3 hours, but was conscious to keep the lid on. I think I'm sending them back to Amazon. They are a cool medium though.

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

@herbalannie7707 the problem is who knows how long they’ve been sitting on the shelf. They shouldn’t be that dry. I’ve typically had months of use out of mine before needing to reink.

[@deewethered4475]

Chelsey, just found you. Love your techniques now that close to my heart is quitting business. Are you going to stay with the stamping up company? I don’t want to lose you..

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Welcome! I’m so glad you found my channel. I am now officially a Stampin’ Up demonstrator and I will continue to post videos here on my channel.

[@melissazabower339]

The first 2 techniques I'm pretty familiar with, but I've tried that third one. Have to give it a try! Is this set only available to VIPs? I didn't see it on the website.

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

I hope you give that third technique a try, it’s so much fun! This was the July Stamp of the Month. Each month there is a different featured stamp and it’s only available for that month. It’s available to all customers at full price or for a discount with a $60 order. VIPs can get it free with a $60 order. Those numbers are Canadian so if you’re in a different country prices will be different. Here is a link to see the current stamp of the month chelsey.closetomyheart.ca/ctmh/promotions/sotm.aspx I have a video coming soon using this one too!

[@rosegreen788]

Lovely lovely cards Chelsea. It’s been a while since I’ve had inky fingers so I think I’ll have to make some of these.

[@ChelseyVorosmarty]

Thank you! I hope you have fun getting inky!