Smudge Stamped Card

by Tim Holtz |

Item # 472234449P109
Beginner Under 1 Hour

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

  • Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Stamp/Stencil Sets:
    • THMM116
    • THMM117
    • THMM118
  • Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks:
    • Festive Berries
    • Spiced Marmalade
    • Fossilized Amber
    • Mowed Lawn
    • Peacock Feathers
    • Stormy Sky
    • Seedless Preserves
    • Antique Linen
    • Hickory Smoke
    • Frayed Burlap
    • Brushed Corduroy
    • Vintage Photo
    • Ground Espresso
  • Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Black Soot
  • Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Cardstock
  • Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer
  • Ranger Mini Ink Blending Tool
  • Kraft Cardstock
  • Black Cardstock
  • White Embossing Powder
  • Embossing Tool
  • Foam Tape

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Cut a 4"x 5 1/4" panel out of Distress Watercolor Cardstock.
  2. Stamp image with Distress Oxide on smooth side of cardstock.
  3. Immediately smudge the image with an Ink Blending Tool Foam to soften the lines of the image.
  4. Repeat stamping and smudging with various colors and images smudging each time you stamp.
  5. Mist smudged panel with water using Distress Sprayer to react the inks.
  6. Dry panel with heat tool.
  7. Stamp sentiment onto black cardstock and emboss with white embossing powder.
  8. Add panel to a kraft notecard measuring 4 1/4"x 5 1/2" using foam tape.
  9. Add sentiment to card using foam tape.

JOANN HACKS:

  • For a softer looking smudge, do not spray with water.

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