Tuesday, October 28, 2014

{Spotlight Project} Vicki Does Highlighting With Ink!


I came across a fun technique in blogland and I thought I would share it on today's spotlight project. It's called highlighting resist.




STEP 1
Start by stamping the poinsettia from Holiday Sketches: Christmas Flower with VersaMark and emboss with clear powder on a panel of glossy paper.


STEP 2
Using a jumbo dauber, sponge on pink ink. [I used Distress Worn Lipstick.]


STEP 3
Now comes the highlighting part. Using a darker ink [I used Distress Festive Berries], sponge only the actual poinsettia. Using a paper towel, wipe off any excess ink from the embossed portion of the flower.


STEP 4
To finish off card, cut panel to the size you want, stamp the sentiment and adhere to a card base.

Along with being a really pretty card, it is totally flat for easy mailing at a regular price. Try this for yourself. You can also use different colors: yellow and orange, green and blue...the potential is unlimited!

 See you in a couple of weeks!



Stamps Vicki used in today's project:




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14 comments:

  1. Becca CrugerTuesday, October 28, 2014 at 12:21:00 PM PDT

    Very cool technique, Vicki!

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  2. lbwright22-loopylouTuesday, October 28, 2014 at 1:50:00 PM PDT

    Great card and very effective technique x

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  3. cmTuesday, October 28, 2014 at 2:03:00 PM PDT

    So very beautiful...
    ~c

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  4. Denise BryantTuesday, October 28, 2014 at 3:32:00 PM PDT

    Pretty card! Love the resist look and the two tone effect from using two colors!

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  5. Ksenija @Sweet KobylkinTuesday, October 28, 2014 at 4:17:00 PM PDT

    Vicki, love the two-tone sponging. I love to play with distress inks, thanks for sharing this technique, will use it soon for sure. Sweet Kobylkin

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  6. MauraTuesday, October 28, 2014 at 4:49:00 PM PDT

    Love that extra shading - adds so much interest! Thanks for sharing this.

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  7. ionabunnyTuesday, October 28, 2014 at 6:03:00 PM PDT

    That's a great technique. Beautiful card. Hugz

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  8. RahmatTuesday, October 28, 2014 at 6:52:00 PM PDT

    Beautiful!

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  9. New CreationsTuesday, October 28, 2014 at 8:17:00 PM PDT

    I love your Rich color combination, a cool idea! Love it!

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  10. SD poojaTuesday, October 28, 2014 at 11:18:00 PM PDT

    Wow..this technique looks fab.Loved the card,Thanks for sharing !

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  11. joyWednesday, October 29, 2014 at 5:56:00 AM PDT

    Such a pretty card - love the results you achieved with this technique, Vicki!

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  12. hellerlittleWednesday, October 29, 2014 at 8:13:00 AM PDT

    love that technique, have to do it more times *lol
    Your Cards a very pretty
    CU hellerlittle

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  13. Monika ReeckFriday, October 31, 2014 at 1:35:00 PM PDT

    ooh woow Vicki..I love this technique I must try it...I was made today on a white paper and try to colored it with copic..stupid me..I cant see the area wich one is the flower which one is the leaves...also better I use the sponge and distress ink I will try it also on the glossy paper...thanks for the tutorial dear Vicki...I enjoy to read it...

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  14. Indy's DesignsSunday, November 2, 2014 at 7:55:00 AM PST

    Beautiful!

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