Tips For Creating A Smooth Ink Blended Background - Sending You Sunshine

Hey everyone!  Thanks for stopping by today.  I'm sharing a fun project featuring products from My Favorite Things.  It's perfect for these hot summer days.  For reals though, don't send any more sunshine my way, 106 degrees is plenty warm for me!

I'll be creating some beautiful ink blending backgrounds for these cards.  The colors were actually inspired by a billboard I see on my way to work.  I take note of the color every time I drive by and think....that would make a really fun card.  I finally looked a little closer to find that it's actually a billboard for the California Lottery.  Go figure.

I'll be sharing a few simple tips to make your ink blending beautiful in today's video.  Be sure to check it out.  I'll also share lots of tips for making these cards extra sparkly!  I mean, who can have sun without a little shine?  Any excuse for me. ;)   If you want to watch this video in HD on my YouTube channel, click HERE.  

Thanks for stopping by today...and for bearing with my absence lately.  I'm thankful for each and every one of you.  I'm so glad you've come by!  I hope you enjoyed these projects.  Until next time, I hope you have a fabulous day!

XOXO


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Full of Sunshine — My Favorite Things...
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BG Radiating Halftone Background — My...
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Strathmore Bristol Pad 9x12
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Essentials by Ellen, White Linen #100...
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Carved Pumpkin - Tim Holtz Distress...
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Squeezed Lemonade - Tim Holtz...
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Broken China - Tim Holtz Distress...
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Peacock Feathers - Tim Holtz Distress...
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Mini Ink Blending Tool
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Mini Ink Blending Foam Pads (2387)
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Mini Ink Blending Tool Holder 15...
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Hero Arts Pigment Ink Pad, Unicorn White
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VersaFine Clair Ink Pad, Nocturne
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3D Clear Foam Tape (2572)
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Sheer Shimmer Spritz, Sparkle
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Fiskars Reinforced Trimmer Blades
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Tim Holtz Tonic Mini Snips
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Crafter's Companion Gemini Junior
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Gemini By Crafters Companion Die...
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Sizzix Precision Base Plate for...
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Sizzix Cutting Pad, Standard Individual
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Sizzix Accessory, Magnetic Platform...
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Sizzix Big Shot White & Gray
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X-Press It Tape Runner
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ATG Kit, Advanced Tape Glider
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ATG Double-Sided Refill Tape, 2 pk, 1/4"
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Ranger Multi Medium, Matte Mini, 1/2 oz.
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Darice Ultrafine Tip Applicator...
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Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Collage...
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Ranger Accents, Mini Glossy Accents
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Scotch Double-Sided Foam Mounting Tape
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My Sweet Petunia MISTI Laser Etched...
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My Sweet Petunia Mini MISTI Laser...
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Essentials by Ellen 40 lb. Vellum, 25 pk
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My Sweet Petunia Bar Magnet
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