Damask Embossing Folder & Ink Blending

Two handmade greeting cards with blue-green floral designs and layered paper elements. Both cards display the message, "It's a wonderful day to celebrate you," in teal text. Ink pads and crafting tools are visible beside the cards on a gridded work surface. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

You may remember this embossing technique from a video I shared with you on May 2nd (missed it? watch here). I used Stampin’ Up! Lost Lagoon Two Tone cardstock and embossed it with the new Damask embossing folder, then brushed Secret Sea ink over the raised area with my Blending Brush! What do you think? …

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Ink Blending on Pressed Flowers background

Four handmade cards in blue, green, pink, and orange feature "Thinking of You" messages. Each card has an ink-blended embossed leafy background and a white panel with matching colored text. The caption reads "Ink Blending on Embossed Backgrounds. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Inspired by one of my Luv 2 Stamp Group team members, Susan G., I had to try out ink blending on the Pressed Flowers embossing folder background for my handmade cards! These are so easy to make and you can use your Color Coach wheel to find dozens of different color combos! Ink Pad Color …

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Ink Blending on Backgrounds Weekly Video

Four handmade cards with "Thinking of You" in elegant script sit on a table, each featuring colorful ink-blended backgrounds and tree designs. Event info: "Ink Blended Backgrounds", 5-2-25, Facebook Live, times listed, with Patty Bennett. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Have you tried this? Have you tried out ink blending on embossed backgrounds? I used the Stampin’ Up! Pressed Flowers embossing folder, my Color Coach Wheel, ink pads and blending brushes to create amazing backgrounds for my handmade cards. Looking for the Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder? This brand new embossing folder is part of the …

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Ink Blending on Full of Life paper!

Ink blending with STampin' UP! Thankful Garden bundle. Cards by Patty Bennett Stamp flowers and blend ink on Full of Life paper

You might remember this technique from my video last month.. I shared ink blending on the Full of Life patterned paper with flowers stamped from the new Stampin’ UP! Thankful Garden stamp set. What I didn’t think about when I shared that with you live, was stamping the image in Granny Apple Green on the …

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Simple Blended Blue Card Idea

Country Flowers stamp set - simple card with Stampin' Up! blending brushes and ink.

Need a super simple card idea?  I’ve got one for you!! Grab your Blending Brushes and 2 or 3 colors of ink plus a couple stamps!     If you missed the Video Please watch my ink blending video for making this easy card design!   The color combo I used for ink blending is …

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Ephemera Pack on Low Inventory – Don’t Delay

Stampin Up! Fully Flowering Ephemera Pack card ideas featuring Blending Brush ink blended background by Patty Bennett

When I saw the 4 new Ephemera packs in the May Stampin’ UP! catalog I fell in love, especially with the Fully Flowering pack… because you know… flowers 🙂   I love making cards with the pieces in all 4 of the packs, but especially the Fully Flowering pack. It’s currently on the Low Inventory list, …

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Frosted Forest: Watercoloring & No Stamping

Watercolor technique version: No stamping with the Frosted Forest Online Exclusive. Just Ink blending and watercoloring with the masks. Cards by Patty Bennett

Thank you for joining me last Friday for my free weekly live crafting session  as I shared tips and card making ideas with you featuring the brand new Stampin’ Up! Frosted Forest Bundle.  This bundle is part of the July 2024 Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive release!  After creating the cards using the stamps, dies and …

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Frosted Forest Card Video Tutorial with Blending Brushes

Stampin' Up! Online Exclusive bundle: Frosted Forest includes stamp set, dies and masks. Use with Blending Brushes and ink. cards by Patty Bennett

I do hope you were able to Join me for my free weekly live crafting session yesterday as I shared tips and card making ideas with you featuring the brand new Stampin’ Up! Frosted Forest Bundle.  This bundle is part of the July 2024 Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive release! It will be available while supplies …

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Live Card Making today: Frosted Forest Bundle

Live Card Making video featuring Stampin' Up! Frosted Forest bundle with blending brushes and masks. PattyStamps

  You are Invited… Join me for a free live crafting session today as I share tips and card making ideas with you featuring the brand new Stampin’ Up! Frosted Forest Bundle.  This bundle is part of the July 2024 Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive release!  It will be available while supplies last. This bundle includes …

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Ink Blending Happy Birthday Friend cards

Friends for Life cards featuring Stampin Up! So Swirly embossing folder and ink blending by Patty Bennett

  You are going to learn 7 Tips in my video below! I’m guessing that any one of your friends would LOVE one of these cards!  I was thrilled when I received a similar card from Paola, and asked her if I could use it for inspiration for my Friday Live.  I’m so glad you …

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Let’s Make Pretty Cards for your Friends! Live!

Cards for a Friend featuring Stampin' Up! friends for life and Attention Shoppers bundles live video today with Patty Bennett

OOOH these cards make me so happy!!  I received an awesome card from Paola for my birthday and I used it for inspiration to create the cards we’ll be making today! Join me Live Today! On my weekly Friday Live card making video today, I’ll be sharing how to make these colorful cards featuring the …

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Easy Ink Blending Card Background – Free Video

Easy Ink Blending card background with Stampin 'Up! Blending Brushes and Magnolia Mood stamp set by Patty Bennett

  I wanted to take you back in time to one of my favorite – easy – backgrounds for card making…. Ink Blending just a strip of color!  All you need is a strip of color and then stamp an image on top. If you are like me, it will take every ounce of your …

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