How to: Create Distress Ink Backgrounds

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In this video design team member Chari shows how to create a colored background by blending distress inks and creates a card from start to finish.
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[@sweetpo11]

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

[@lawnfawn]

We are so glad you guys loved this video!

[@raeraesma]

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

[@lawnfawn]

It is from Studio Calico. Hope that helps!

[@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. :)

[@MsShanarun]

Fun, fun, card. Great creation!

[@scrapfaire]

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

[@TheTiaKeas]

Great card, love the background!!

[@LindaLap]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing this technique.

[@KonaSitkaRose]

I love your background and scene!!!

[@debiv7834]

love the card!! very pretty!!

[@leescraps1]

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

[@vjw81e]

Wow - that is beautiful!

[@Margaritabelle]

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

[@Tmoreorless]

Love this card!! TFS!

[@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.

[@wifedec]

GORGEOUS!!

[@dnelsong]

Really lovely!

[@susanellis8067]

Very nice

[@eastendcrafter19]

great card!

[@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 :)

[@Abserella]

love it!

[@902angelina]

very nice:)

[@charimoss]

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

[@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 :)

[@sanga205]

nice card :)

[@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 :'(

[@ae5631]

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

[@alicelee2178]

Please name these colour for me ? They are beautiful !

[@TheSamabb]

[@adelelowndes]

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!

[@adelelowndes]

Thankyou :) Lovley Card :D