White Wash is a fun technique, especially when you use it to enhance some of our Distinktive stamps. The process is quite easy and can be done wet or dry. The wet method uses white ink refill and a blender pen and gives a bolder wash on your image. The dry technique, done with a white watercolor pencil, is faster and softer in appearance. Watch my video as I demonstrate both methods and let me know in the comments of my video which method you prefer.
Gather your supplies:
- Cardstock: Basic White 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", 3-1/16" x 4-5/16"; Rich Razzleberry 3" x 4-1/4"; and Blackberry Bliss 3-1/4" x 4-1/2"
- Stamp Set: Prized Peony
- Ink: Rich Razzleberry and White Refill
- Blender Pen
- Watercolor Pencil
- Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels
- Adhesive and Tools
I like using the Stamparatus when stamping a large stamp for several reasons - it is hard for me to hold a large block and get good, even inking; I can do a double inking if necessary or desired; and the placement is predetermined so I know it will be perfect every time. Stamp the large floral image onto the panel of Rich Razzleberry. I stamped it a second time so the dark ink would show up better on the dark cardstock. If desired, stamp the small sentiment in the corner before moving to the next step.
To begin the white wash technique, place a small drop of the white refill onto a clean block. I find this ink to be very thick and difficult to squeeze out of the bottle - this is normal! Using the blender pen, pick up a small amount of ink and start applying it to the petals, following the shape and design of each one. The blender pen is firm and slightly moist so it will move the white ink easily. A regular paintbrush will not work because it is far too supple to move the thick ink.
Continue coloring the petals until you are done with the flowers. You will notice that the ink will dry lighter and you may want to go back and add a little more. I like using wispy strokes that mimic the lines of the design. Give this a few minutes to dry before finishing the assembly of your card. Add the remaining white and Blackberry Bliss layers and pop this up on the card front with Dimensionals. The finishing touch is the addition of three jewels in the lower right corner.
For the inside of my card, I stamped off the smaller flower in Rich Razzleberry, then added the sentiment on top in full strength. I stamped the same flower on the flap of the envelope to finish it off.
My next card uses the Calming Camellia stamp set, which is a bonus host set you can get when you have an event of $300 during Sale-a-bration (that's on top of all the other items you get for free!). This set is go gorgeous!! I stamped the flower with Evening Evergreen on Soft Succulent cardstock. Like my peony, I used the ink and blender pen to give the white wash. This one is my favorite!
The last card uses the technique of adding white wash with a watercolor pencil. The white pencil is in the first assortment of pencils. I show you how to do it in the video - it's really quite similar because you color the individual petals the same way as you added ink. The main difference is that it is softer white and doesn't need to dry. For my sample, I used the Sailing Home stamp set to create a beautiful masculine card that would be perfect for a retirement.
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