
My very favorite ink to use is chalk ink called "Jumbo Java" by Versa Magic. They sell it in the dew-drop form (small) but I actually prefer using a standard size ink pad. The chalk inks work well for me because they aren't so wet looking and harsh on the page. Also... if you notice... when I buy a new ink pad I always write the date on it somewhere so I have a quick reference to which pad is oldest. Depending on the project itself.... I may want a darker or lighter inking application and the older the pad or the more it is used, the lighter the ink applies.
Supplies used on this card: Vicki B. Bubbly, Vicki B. Noteworthy, Passion Fruit Journal cardstock, Mom Knows Best cardstock stickers, Kiwi 5/8" Double Dot ribbon
Hi! I like it, I almost forgot about sanding :). I like Raner ink the most, have lots of colors.
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Thanks for inspiring me. Most of the time I use Ranger Distress Ink Vintage photo. And I use the distreser from Tim Holtz.
ReplyDeleteI love distressing my paper and often sand or distress then ink (I like fluid chalk cats eyes) - I NEVER thought to ink then sand - love that look!!! Thanks for the tutorial!!
ReplyDeleteWOW I really love your look!! You are so right about the regular ink being a little wet and harsher looking. I am going to try the sanding now too :) I love to distress with ink, but the sanding is just a notch above. Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial! I've never tried sandpaper so I'll have to give that a go! I usually use Distress ink in Tea Dye. I also love distressing the edges of the paper with the blade of my scissors scraping it back and forth. It kind of makes a mess but the results are great!
ReplyDeleteWow, you did a gorgeous job. I love doing this and I can't think of anything I've made lately that doesn't have this technique applied somewhere! lol
ReplyDeleteOh, what a gorgeous card. I love the look the sanding paper gives. Gonna keep that in mind:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! TFS
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! I like to use the Color Box Cat's Eyes in Chestnut Roan or Creamy Brown. I'm going to have to try sandpaper. I usually use a nail file. Great tutorial!
ReplyDeleteLoved your card.
ReplyDeleteWhen I'm distressing I usually use Tim's Holtz distress inks & his ink blending tool. Some times it's just the edges of the paper, other times it's the entire paper.
Love this! I never thought to sand it with sand paper after you run the ink over. I use Tim Holtz's vintage photo ink for distressing the most. Although I may have to try the ink you posted. Looks great!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! i use Ranger Distress Inks. Right now I love tea dye. Then I distress with my Tim Holtz distresser. Love this look.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lesson! I have never used chalk ink. I will have to buy som! Learn something new every day! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI usually use the samll chalk inks, but never really knew why. I know they are convenient to hold. I loved your tutorial and the card came out fantastic.
ReplyDeleteGreat card, I'm also a big fan of Jumbo Java chalk ink and I like Sahara Sand for a lighter look. :-)
ReplyDeleteI ink quite a bit. Love the idea of sanding afterwards. I like to use the Tim Holtz inks.
ReplyDeleteI use ink alot - usually cat-eye chalks - it seems to give the paper a more finished look. I have not tried sanding after inking, but will have to try it !
ReplyDeleteI love distressing my items one way or another but I have never put them together . . . and I love how yours turned out!!!
ReplyDeleteI never thought to sand after inking. What a great look!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! I usually use the cutting edge of my scissors and scrape the paper's edge to rough it up, then use distress ink.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love the chalk inks, too. I use blue on blue, green on green... unless I want it to look aged. Then I turn to Tim Holtz Vintage Photo ink. I distress with my sanding files.
ReplyDeleteI ink almost everything, usually with Chestnut Roan Cat's Eye Chalk Ink. Occassionally I will use the Tim Holtz blending tool if I want a more subtle look. I don't usually sand after inking but I often sand my photos to add a little white edge to add an additional mat look without the mat. This works well when putting photos side by side or on a darker mat with a dark photo background.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips!!
ReplyDeleteI normally use distress ink to distress the papers, but to add an old effect I start creasing the paper, then I strech it and distress using the blending tool and distress ink (from Tim Holtz). I love the final result, try it!
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I love distressing! My secret on sanding is I use the blocks for nail file blocks for fake nails to sand small chipboard pieces. I have a few emory boards in my art caddy as well! LOL!
ReplyDeleteHi thanks for your tutorial, love it! I usually do sponging with a chocolate color ink to distress the edges of paper. I love chalk inks for a direct pad to paper technique.
ReplyDeleteLove your card. I am a big fan of inked edges. I usually use a large emery board to sand so I can see what I'm doing
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!! I love your technique!! I usually sand or really rough up the edges and then I ink them. I'm going to try the reverse to see what I think of the effect!! I love my little cat's eye chalk inks! I use Charcoal and Chestnut Roan all the time. I also use a lot of the Ranger Distress Inks.
ReplyDeleteI love the look you have achieved using sandpaper. So going to try it out
ReplyDeleteThis was a great tutorial! I really love the use of sandpaper. I have been using an emery board to get into small places. I love distressing everything!! Thanks so much for the giveaway.:)
ReplyDeleteI usually use Tim Holtz distess inks with the foam applicator. I never thought to use chalk ink--I like the color you used and your tip of dating your ink pads.
ReplyDeleteI love the tutorial! I like distressing too for my projects. I definitely think the chalk ink does a nicer job distressing than regular ink, I'll have to go pick some up!
ReplyDeleteJumbo Java is my fave color for distressing too. But I had never thought of sanding the edges....very clever!
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