Distress Ink Blend Sample Strips

I have a great little set of sample strips for my Distress Inks. They show what the colors look like stamped 3 times, stamped with water, 2nd generation stamping, and even tone on tone. I love them and use them all the time.

You can get your own blank set at Simon Says Stamp HERE.

 So when I was putting together different blends one day I thought "Hey, wouldn't it be great to have this same keychain sample for my Distress Ink blends!" So I decided to make myself a set!

On the back of each blend is a list of what colors I used and the order I used to create it.

When it was all done I placed it on a ring and I can continue adding to it as I create new ones.  I've made blended backgrounds before and then weeks later go to recreate it only to forget exactly which ones I used. This makes it so easy!

It was really nice to use it to create this simple card. I love this one blend of Spun Sugar, Picked Raspberry, and Broken China. When it blends together it create a beautiful purple.

Then I place a Tim Holtz stencil over it and pounced(do not rub) white pigment ink on to it.

This will take awhile to dry. After it's dry I created this cute little card using C.C.Designs Kissy Smoochy Stamp set!

I think these blending sample will also be really great as a way to determine watercolor blends when using my Distress Inks as watercolors. If you would like to create your own blends simply cut white cardstock into 1 1/4" x  4 1/4" strips. Use blending tools and inks to add color. Print the blend samples and cut, and adhere to back of corresponding sample!

*UPDATE*

I found a blog that does some pretty cool ink blends as well. Be sure to check her out!

https://thecoloursofmagic.wordpress.com/

 

Comments

[Desiree Young]

It is such a pleasure to see the lovely things you create! Thank you for sharing your creativity with all of us. :-)

[Aileen]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I totally love my distress inks so will get stuck in and make my samples. Also thanks for the tip about poucing not rubbing white ink. New follower

[Amy]

You are so welcome ! I love sharing with fellow crafters!