SUPPLIES:  Cardstock: (white) Georgia-Pacific; (Rustic Cream) Papertrey Ink  Specialty paper: (watercolor) Canson  Clear stamp: (thanks from Thanks Large set) American Crafts  Dye ink: (Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko  Specialty ink: (Starfish, English Ivy, Blue Skies, Sunflower, Rum Raisin shimmer spray) Tattered Angels  Accents: (red, green, blue rhinestones) Kaisercraft; (purple, yellow rhinestones) Michaels  Die: (circle) QuicKutz  Tools: (large circle punch) Fiskars; (small circle punch) Martha Stewart Crafts  Other: (canned air) Office Depot  Finished size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

1 Make card from cardstock.

2 Spray several squirts on watercolor paper; point canned air at ink puddles and spray, slowly pushing ink around paper, and let dry.

3 Die-cut and punch circles from paper and adhere to card; trim excess.

4 Stamp thanks on cardstock, punch into circle, and adhere.

5 Adhere rhinestones.

Designer Tips

• Don't be in a rush when making backgrounds with mist and canned air. Experiment moving the ink with the air to make sure you get the look you wants.
• This technique works with cardstock, too. I recommend watercolor paper though because it's a little thicker and you tend to get a more vibrant look with it.

More Projects

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September/October 2010