How I Use: Distress Ink on a Background

Hi there!!
In this video I am FINALLY finishing up my flamingo page from Kerby Rosanes Animorphia. I decided to use Tim Holtz Distres Ink and a hand cut stencil for a cool effect. I hope you enjoy!!
Thanks for stopping by!
🤍 Erica
You can find my on Instagram @elmcolors

[@ShannonMarie1923]

This is SOOOO beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing! 😊
So helpful! ❤

[@deb.e.mixedmedia]

Beautiful page! Love the pink clouds. 🌸💖🧚

[@Elmcolors]

Thanks so much!! ☺️

[@lindajones-johnson4524]

Just fabulous 🤩! I am on a low by as opposed to no buy. . now I want some distressed inks and it's all your fault. Hahaha

[@diannhulen710]

Beautiful

[@suelundeen1554]

Thanks for keeping this tutorial so simple I got great results new to your Channel thank you

[@sharonvanderpool4611]

Very good idea 👍 love ❤️ the way you colored all the little creatures!!

[@jeanmayo4076]

Thank you for this video! I am just starting to use distress inks and this video was SO helpful!

[@kirstendecoster3201]

That’s a great background! Thank you for showing how you do this.

[@Elmcolors]

Thanks so much!! ☺️

[@rachelnelson2098]

I just discovered your channel and love it. Thanks for this tutorial, it really helped me. I was on the fence about distress inks, but now I'm going to try them out. Would you mind doing a tutorial on how you color your crystals and gemstones? The ones in your books are so pretty.

[@Elmcolors]

Aww, thanks so much! That’s so nice to hear. I will add a gemstone tutorial to my list of videos to make, great idea ☺️ And I hope you love the distress inks! I’ve been using them for years in my crafting and just love them. Thanks for watching!!

[@valerieb8006]

You did a great job. Very pretty page.! I like all the bright colors!

[@Elmcolors]

Thanks so much!! Definitely a fun vibrant page ☺️ Kerby’s books are good for that!! Thanks for watching!!

[@Gardeninggurl]

That picture is so pretty. I love how bright it looks.

[@Elmcolors]

Thanks very much!! I’m glad it’s finally done ☺️ Thanks for watching ❤️

[@thecolouringzone172]

Fabulous demonstration Erica! Really enjoyed this video.. thank you for sharing. Your page is beautiful ❤️ x

[@Elmcolors]

Thank you ❤️ I’m so glad you liked it!!

[@ceciliamorningofmylife1137]

Thanks for showing! Love the outcome.

[@Elmcolors]

Thanks very much!! And thanks for watching ☺️

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

I love distress inks - thank you for sharing.

[@carolinagirlkim]

Looks amazing! Thank you for showing how you did this. I've been thinking of trying Distress Inks and you made it look so simple and doable.

[@Elmcolors]

Thanks so much!! I really love using the distress inks especially with the brushes that are out there now. The foam blenders work ok, but these brushes are awesome! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@JojozaHannaHawaii]

absolutely fantastic! I don't have ink pads but this is just one more reason to add some to my arsenal! TFS

[@Elmcolors]

Thanks so much!! Distress inks are great, but really any dye based ink pad should work pretty much the same. Thanks for watching ❤️❤️

[@cowcollectr]

I just stumbled upon your you tube channel! I have a few distress inks and I haven't had much luck using them (yet). Thanks for the help!

[@Elmcolors]

I’m so glad this helped some!! Good luck with your distress inks ☺️

[@Mocha77793]

Super cute background and picture. Tfs
Oh yeah, how long did it take you to color that page?

[@lindajones-johnson4524]

I wish I thought I could make a cloud template as good as yours.

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

Love what you did. What did you use to color the page, lobe the details. Good job!

[@Elmcolors]

Hi there ☺️ I think I used Primsacolor pencils to color the page. Thanks for watching!!

[@sherryscoloringandpaintingcorn]

what other tools do you use? i have those type but i have kind that are circle and stiff bristled One more question . Do you think these tools would work with pan pastels too?

[@juliamclaughlin6550]

Do you need to seal the page once the ink down

[@abcoloring1]

Great video, i got some similar brushes, so i can test them out. Do you use the same brush for all inks? How do you clean them? 😅

[@Elmcolors]

Thank you! Now, there might be better cleaning methods out there, but I literally just rub the brush on some scrap paper until there isn’t any color transfer. I usually try to start from the lightest color I’m working with first, too. Hope that helps!!

[@miaomiaochan]

I have a cheap set of 12 brushes from Amazon that has been serving me well, though I'm still looking for a tool that will give me more precise control in tighter areas than brushes.

[@Elmcolors]

That’s one of the hardest things, getting into those little spaces. If you find something, let me know!! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@margaretsmith9954]

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