Celebrate- Inking with Tape

Hello and Welcome.

Today I have the pleasure of hosting the Technique Lovers Challenge at Splitcoast.

I had such fun with this one, it's an oldie but goodie for creating quick, simple backgrounds.

Inking With Tape.

In the past, it was referred to as 'Magical Masking Tape' technique.  With that technique you needed to use masking tape on glossy paper.  Well since many of us don't own any glossy paper and masking tape would tear regular cardstock, I decided to re-name it.

Here is a short picture tutorial to show you how to do this.  I always find seeing it helps me better understand.

Step #1 Gather your supplies

I used Distress Oxide inks for my card because I love how they layer, but you could use any inks for this technique.  It helps the layering look if you dry the inks between the layers.

I also used a painter's tape because it has a low tack and won't tear your regular cardstock.

Step #2- Ink your tape

Take a piece of tape and press it directly onto the ink pad.

Step #3- Press inked tape onto your paper

I started with my lightest colour first.  After pressing the tape onto the ink pad, press and

rub it onto your paper to transfer the ink.  Lift carefully and ink again.

Note: I just used my Misti as a inking surface and I like to mask my cards fronts

using the grid paper inside my Misti but it is not needed to do this technique!

Step #4- Finish adding ink with the tape

Continue to add ink until you are happy with the coverage.

Now you can stamp over your background to create a card.

After I had finished the inking with tape, I stamped the leaves randomly over my card front using my Misti.  I then removed the tape masking the edges and stamped my sentiment and clear heat embossed it to help make it pop.

Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

I hope you will give it a try.

Adding my card to these challenges:
Simon Says Wed.- ANYTHING GOES
Inkspirational- PLAY
(play with a technique)
Crafting With Friends- ANYTHING GOES

Supplies

Stamps- Birthday Letter It (Ranger); Leaf Prints (TH)
Inks- Tuxedo Black Memento; Distress Oxides- Fossilized Amber, Spiced Marmalade,
Candied Apple, Walnut Stain (TH)
Paper- heavy white
Accessories and Tools- Painter's Tape; clear eb powder; heat tool; Misti