Koi Pond Inspired Friendship Cards by Ilda

Happy Friday Peeps, Ilda here!

Today I am sharing a trio of cards inspired by the new KOI POND stamp set from Ink On 3.  I am in love with the latest release, which by the way I just received not too long ago because snail mail is really real right now people😏 Thanks Covid!

CARD DETAILS

The first card I created was this shaker card. I first stamped out the fish using the FADEOUT INK onto Bristol Paper. I then colored them in using a variety of ATELIER INKS, I used every color on them listed below in the Supply section. 

Next, I masked the fish and added a very light blend of blue using the new WAVY STENCIL and ATELIER PEACOCK BLUE ink.

I then stamped out the Lilly pads using ATELIER GODDESS GREEN by doing some second and third generation stamping to get the gradient shades. The ripples and bubbles were stamped using the ATELIER PEACOCK BLUE ink and just blurred and colored in with a water brush. 

The sentiment stamped in the center also comes from the KOI POND set that I stamped using BLACKOUT INK.

Before adding the shaker window,  I added a layer of LIQID PIXIE DUST to all the KOI fish for sparkle.

I then used a Rectangle Frame to create the window for the shaker panel that I filled with clear sequin bits to allow the colors to shine.

This next card was so simple to make and I love the results.

I began by adding a subtle green color of ATELIER GODDESS GREEN using the WAVY STENCIL. I then moved the stencil and repeated the process, this time using ATELIER PEACOCK BLUE. Before removing the stencil I added a layer of Glimmer Paste, removed the stencil, and allowed it to dry.

I then finished off this simple card by adding the stamped sentiment on the card from the KOI POND set and adding a few clear bubbles.

For this final card, I started by blending ATELIER BEE STING YELLOW, ATELIER MARILYN RED, and ATELIER PEACOCK BLUE together and overlapping them in areas to create the blended colors on the PONDIE STENCIL. Before removing the stencil I added a layer of glimmer paste and then set it aside to dry.

I then stamped out one of the KOI using JUICY INK, and then heat set it using GOLD RUSH EMB.PWD. I then used the same 3 colors that I used on the background to color the fish in. Once it was dry I fussy cut the fish out.

The sentiment comes from two older sets, the Hey from HEY GORGEOUS and the Friend from HEELS TO YOU set that were stamped again using JUICY INK, and then heat set it using GOLD RUSH EMB.PWD.

To finish this card, I popped the Koi onto a bed of coiled foil thread and added some iridescent bubbles.

Hope this trio of Koi Pond friendship cards inspired you today. 

Thank you for stopping by 😊

Until next time... Happy Crafting 👋

SUPPLIES

KOI POND Shop at: IO3	WAVY STENCIL Shop at: IO3	PONDIE STENCIL Shop at:  IO3	HEY GORGEOUS Shop at: IO3	Heels To You Shop at: IO3
FADEOUT INK Shop at: IO3	Atelier Marilyn Red Shop at:  IO3	Atelier Marigold Orange Shop at: IO3	ATELIER BEE STING YELLOW Shop at:  IO3	ATELIER GODDESS GREEN Shop at:  IO3
ATELIER PEACOCK BLUE Shop at: IO3	ATELIER MY PURPLE JAM Shop at: IO3	Atelier Paint It Black Shop at: IO3	BLACKOUT INK Shop at:  IO3	JUICY INK Shop at:  IO3
GOLD RUSH EMB. PWD. Shop at:  IO3	SMALL TIP WATER BRUSH PEN Shop at: IO3	LIQUID PIXIE DUST Shop at: IO3	BRISTOL PAPER Shop at: SSS | AMZ	INK BLENDER BRUSHES Shop at: SSS | SK
ORIGINAL MISTI Shop at: SSS | AMZ | SBC | HBS	GEMINI JR. DIE CUTTER Shop at: SSS | AMZ | SBC	NEENAH SOLAR WHITE 110 Shop at: SSS | AMZ | HBS	CLEAR ACETATE SHEETS Shop at: SSS | SK	MEDIA SPATULAS Shop at: SSS | SBC | HBS
MOONSTONE GLIMMER PASTE Shop at: SSS | AMZ | HBS	SILVER DUST | SEED BEADS Shop at: SSS | SK	IRIDESCENT BUBBLES Shop at: SSS | SK	MAJESTIC FUSION Shop at: SSS | SK	CLEAR DROPS MIX 1 Shop at: SSS | SK
EMBELLISHMENT WAND Shop at: SSS | SK	FOAM TAPE - WHITE Shop at: SSS | SK

Lilac Dreams - Thinking Of You Card - Watercoloring and Smooshing with Distress Oxide Inks

Hello Friends!

Today I'm sharing this super easy and fun to make card featuring the Lilac Dreams set from Ink On 3. At first, I was going to do a no line coloring for this card and then changed my mind when I realized I wasn't going to have the time to finish it. I've been wanting to try this technique out for a while and I am so happy I did because I love the results! 

I first began by stamping out the lilacs onto the cardstock using Juicy Ink, then heat set the images using a fine white embossing powder.

I then smeared some Seedless Preserve and Wilted Violet Oxide ink onto clear acetate sheet, sprayed it with some water then used the sheet to smoosh onto the cardstock, using my heat gun to dry every layer.  I repeated that process a few times until I was satisfied with the coverage. Then I spritzed the entire panel with water and soaked up the droplets with a paper towel, which left behind some watermarks.

Next, I used a detail watercolor brush and added more distress oxide ink to the flowers using the same colors as the background. Then to the leaves added a mix of Forest Moss, Evergreen Bough, and Lucky Clover Oxide Ink.

I finished the card by adding a sentiment from the Water Lily set to a piece of vellum which I wrapped around the card front and embellished it with some green crystals.

Hope you were inspired by my card today and want to give this fun water coloring technique a try! I appreciate the time you spent here, so thank you for stopping by 😊

Until next time... Happy Crafting 👋