Normally I do not watch crafty YouTube videos because I never want to steal someone’s idea and claim it as my own. It happens with content creators and rarely is intentional. We see something, like it, think we forgot about it and months later come up with an epic project we publish claiming it as our own even though it really was just stuck in the back of our brain. So, that being said, I did a search for something and two videos popped up. I watched them and immediately came up with an idea on how to use the two techniques showcased in the videos to create an easy card. True, the melding of the two techniques together I came up with on my own, but I would have never made the connection had it not been for the videos — which I will share with you in this post. They are great and I hope you are inspired by them as much as I am.
Distress Oxide, Water and Glaze Technique
For this technique you are going to need the following:
- Card stock cut down to A2 card
- Repositionable Tape
- Stamp Platform
- Stamp
- Embossing Pad
- Clear Embossing Powder
- Distress Oxide ink pads
- paper towel
- Water Brush or paint brush and water
- Micro Glaze
Directions:
- Take a piece of card stock and cut it down the middle creating two 5.5 by 8.25 inch pieces.
- Score one of the pieces in half and set the other aside for another future use.
- Tape the inside of the card together with the repositional tape.
4. Tape the back of the card the same way and attach it to the inside of a stamp platform.
5. Stamp the image with clear embossing ink and heat set it with clear embossing powder.
6. Using blending tools, add Distress Oxide ink to your stamped image.
7. Using a clean paper towel or cloth wipe the card front dow to remove the ink from the embossed areas.
8. Take a little water and paint brush (or aqua flow marker) and brush over sections of the image to oxide it.
9. If the ink is a little to bold or you are not happy with the blend spritz with a little water and heat set it.
10. Take a small amount of micro glaze and rub it in with your finger. This will turn the chalky image into a vibrant bold image.
11. Buff the card front with a paper towel removing the excess glaze.
12. Add a sentiment.
13. Finish the card with a little extra embellishments.
Wasn’t that super easy?
Two Technique Videos
Here are the two videos that I got this idea from. Please make sure you like, comment, share and consider subscribing to their channel if you enjoy the and they are new to you! It really helps them grown and able to continue to bring free content to crafters like you and I.
Jennifer was the first video that I watched. I was looking for the new Campfire Distress Oxide and Distress Ink comparison because I was on the fence with which one to get. This video popped into my suggestions.
Laurel’s video was part of the YouTube playlist on the previous video. I smiled when she popped onto my screen because I have met her in real life. She is true and true. What you see of her on screen is who she is in person.
Until next time ~ Happy Crafting!
I love this technique….so many techniques so little time