Stamper Sampler: Sleigh Ride With Magic of H2O Technique

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Hi Stamping Friends! 

Today, I'm sharing another technique from my upcoming Stamper Sampler: Too Cool Backgrounds class!  This one is so easy to do and SO MUCH FUN!

 
Magic h2o - blackberry 2 cool
 
CASEd from Lydia Fiedler at Understand Blue.
 
Sleigh Ride With Magic of H2O Technique
 
We'll be using layers of ink and water to create this awesome night sky that looks like cool snow flurries, or even twinkly stars!  I just love the it!  The technique is called Magic of H2O and found it on Lydia Fiedler's Understand Blue blog.  
 
Magic h2o - blackberry simple
 
Background Basics—This card has three simple layers: the 4" x 5-1/4" Whisper White layer with the cool background, a 4" x 2-3/4" Whisper White die-cut layer and the Whisper White card base.
 
Magic h2o - blackberry simple 2
 
Magic of H2O Technique—There is an easy 4-step process for getting the pretty flecked background.
  1. Sponge or brayer on the lightest "spotlight" color.  In this case, I used Tempting Turquoise ink.
  2. Sponge on a medium shade along the top half.  I used Night of Navy ink.
  3. Sponge on a dark color over the medium shade.  I used Blackberry Bliss.
  4. Dip your fingertips into a cup of water and flick on water droplets!

As the water droplets dry, they pull the color away and lighten!  So cool!

TIP #1: I prefer to use a brayer for the first layer of ink to really saturate the paper.  You need really good ink coverage for this to work properly.

TIP #2: When sponging, rub in small circles that start off the edge of the card stock for a smoother looking blend.  If you start rubbing the ink-loaded sponge on the card stock first, it will leave a heavy ink mark.

TIP #3: After you dip your finger tips in the water, I dabbed them once on scrap paper to eliminate some of the water, so I didn't have huge droplets of water.  Less water is better.

If you want to see this technique in action, watch Lydia's Magic of H2O video.

Magic h2o - blackberry simple 3

 
Sleigh Ride Die-Cut—I die-cut a piece of 4" x 2-3/4" Whisper White card stock with the new Sleigh Ride Edgelits and adhered it over the background with SNAIL on the snow his and a Glue Dot behind the sleigh and horse.
 
Sweet Sentiment—I stamped the curved phrase from the Jingle All The Way stamp set in Night of Navy.
 
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This is the card we'll be creating at our Stamper Sampler class!
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Stamper Sampler: Too Cool Backgrounds!
Thursday, October 8, 6:30pm.  RSVP by Wednesday, October 7 at 5pm.
 
If you like techniques, you won't want to miss this one!  We'll be learning how to create 4 different backgrounds with trendy techniques that are truly Too Cool!  You'll learn about:
  • Layered Decorative Masking
  • The Magic of H2O
  • Pillow Top Background
  • Spotlight Bleaching

Class Fee: $15 or FREE with a minimum qualifying order. More details coming soon!

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Magic h2o - blackberry stepped

Two Cool—For my second version, I stepped up the same card a bit!  Notice that huge water drops?  That was how I learned that it was a good idea to use less water!  You don't want to have big droplets hanging off of your fingertips. Flick them off or dab them off first.

 
Magic h2o - blackberry stepped 2
 
Double Sleigh Ride Layer—This time, I added a second die-cut layer using the Sleigh Ride Edgelits trees.  I changed the slope of the hill that the sleigh was on for a better layered effect. 
 
Sparkly Snow—I also added some Dazzling Diamonds glitter along the surface of the hills and on the trees with the help of the 2-Way Glue Pen.
 
Magic h2o - indigo simple
 
 
Three Cool—I had so much fun with the first pair of cards, I decided to try a different color combination on a horizontal version! 
 
Magic h2o - indigo simple 2
 
Simple Indigo—This background was created with a first layer of Pool Party, a second layer of Marina Mist, and a top layer of Island Indigo.  The die-cut layer started as a 5-1/4" x 2" piece. The sentiment is stamped in Island Indigo ink.
 
Magic h2o - indigo stepped
 
 
Four Cool—For a stepped up version, I used the same colors, but added die-cut accents on one layer.
 
  Magic h2o - indigo stepped2
 
Double Die-Cuts—I die-cut this layer with the trees Sleigh Ride edgelits first.  Then, I die-cut the sleigh & horse on some scrap card stock and carefully trimmed them off and re-positioned them on the hill.  If I were to do it over, I would have started with the sleigh, then transplanted the trees, because they are a lot easier to glue back on.  I added Dazzling Diamonds to this card, too!
 
Magic h2o - indigo 2 cool
 
Complete Supplies List—"Clear mount" is a rubber stamp to be used on a clear acrylic block, "Photopolymer" is the see-thru style of stamps, also used with acrylic blocks.

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Angie

3 thoughts on “Stamper Sampler: Sleigh Ride With Magic of H2O Technique”

  1. Awesome technique, the cards/colors are stunning! I am trying these today. Thanks for your continuing inspiration Angie.

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  2. What lovely samples of new techniques. Well done for those who thought it up. Will try this out and look forward to the next ideas.

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