Photo Paper and Ink

DATE:  Sunday, September 22nd

TIME;  12:30 - 2:30

COST:  $25

Whoosh!  I feel like a gerbil on a treadmill.  Been a busy week and I am trying to tie up loose ends and get this blog posted before I go away for a few days R&R.

Have you ever used glossy card stock?  I used to have a pile of white and black that I used regularly.  But when I came across a tutorial on using photo paper (it's glossy!) and ink smooshing, I knew I had to introduce you to it.  It's inexpensive (Walmart) for a small box of precut photo paper.

I used the ink smooshing technique which is easy but then decided to challenge myself and use ink blending on one card.  It's a bit fiddly and you may not get it the first time, but that's why there will be extra photo paper on hand.  

I wanted to stay with Fall colors for this class, but then changed my mind and did one card using my favorite combo of colors -- BLUES!  However, you are encouraged to bring whatever 3 color combo you'd like to try on this card (see newsletter).

So our first card is using the ink smooshing technique in blues:

These are the Altenew brand of inks in blues - and can I just say, I am impressed with their quality.  You will be welcomed to try them in class, but I do suggest you bring your own color combo for this card anyway.

Our next two cards are using Fall colors:

And our last card using Fall colors:

Be sure and check the newsletter under "what to bring to class" for ink colors.

There are several openings in this class so if you'd like to join us, please email, text, phone, carrier pigeon and let me know you'd like to reserve a spot.  See you soon!