CASology CUE Card #91: Garden!
Ohhh an excuse for lovely spring goodness!
Yay, I am all behind this CUE!
Don't be afraid to use some of those new
stencil inking skills!
If you are like me, you want to delve into it..
but are somewhat hesitant.
I have a few tips below!
I want to see you get inky!
Some CAS Design Tips:
- One layer is less bulky and perfect for CAS cards
- Minimal imagery keeps it from being "busy" or cluttered
- Lots of FREE or open, "white" space simplifies the design
- "Less is More" on colors keeps it pleasingly CAS
I used the rule of three, kept the colors minimal by using only two and balancing them on the card.
This week the Wonderful Sponsor is:
Kimberly Wiener- You are here!!!
TIPS Blending Tools: What do I use?
I use Tim Holtz Distressed Inks
And for the blending tool.....No need for expensive tools
I use Makeup Wedge Sponges!
I was having difficulty with the blending tools I had bought "specifically" for distress ink blending
I bought this package of Covergirl brand, only because I was out and about and was actually buying mascara when I spotted them and thought, hey, those will probably work better than that rough nubby cloth I have on the end of that tool. So you can buy any kind really of the makeup sponges that are smaller and cheaper, but I bought these because of convenience, and they are larger so I can really grip them. I suggest shopping around. You can probably buy bulk if you need.
The sponges are finer, and if you use soft circular patterned movement, and practice, you will be a pro in moments!
I am messy, it gets messy, and I use it for 2 colors.
I LOVE the way they blend though!
Place it in a sandwich baggie,
and you are good to go.
