Hi there SCT fans! It’s Nicole here to share with you a fun way to create your own background using different kinds of ink pads.
I am going to use 2 different kinds of ink pads on 2 different scrapbook layouts to show you how easy it is to create unique backgrounds for a card or scrapbook page!
Supplies | Color Wheel ink, patterned paper, diecuts – Vicki Boutin; Cardstock – American Crafts; Digital cut file – JustNick Studio
Supplies | Distress Ink – Ranger; Patterned paper, chipboard, stickers and diecuts – Simple Stories
Once you give a technique like this a try, the possibilities are endless. These two unique projects can be made over and over, by switching up the colors and type of ink pads.
The Distress Ink allows you to drag the color onto textured cardstock to create a unique look! The ink has the ability to blend together, so you get variations of colors as they mix when you apply the ink to the paper.
The Color Wheel inks have a unique shape, so why not use that to create a pattern on your page!? Just think of the different ink pad shapes and the possibilities for each!
Sit back and watch how easy it is to create your own unique patterns like these on your next craft project.
I hope you will give this technique a try and share it with us! Please tag me, @nicolenowosad and @sctmagazine on social media and use the hashtag #createwithsct if you give this a try so that we can see how it turned out!
This is a really cool technique. I will for sure be trying it out. Beautiful layouts Nicole.
These TWO layouts are AMAZING. So creative, I must do these and now I have yet another good reason to get the Vicki Boutin pie wheel. ????
Gorgeous layout!
OH NICOLE!! I’m in love with these layouts and will be scrap lifting them. Thanks for sharing your great techniques and creativity.
I love these two techniques that you created and the fun look of them. This is inspiring. I love things that everyone isn’t doing like this. You sure got my creative juices flowing. Thank you so much!
Awesome LO’s!
Love these techniques you have presented. I am a sewist and the addition of stitching to your layout is very exciting. Thanks.
Such great ideas. I love using my stuff in new ways so thanks for that.
Love these techniques ????
I love both of these layouts. Can you please tell me what the tool you were using to make the stitch lines in the first layout is?
It is a tracing wheel from my sewing stash!
Simply gorgeous!
Fabulous technique Nicole! Love it! Gonna go play!
Great backgrounds! So quick and easy. Thanks, Nicole!
Great technique, thanks for sharing.
Those are great ways to use the ink pads. Will definitely give these a try. Layouts are awesome too!
Love these ideas Nicole!