Hi Guys! I am excited to be participating in the October blog hop for Scrap’N Stamp Canada! This month is all about Distress Oxides and I am here to share some fun backgrounds and cards that I created.
Remember to visit each blog and comment for your chance to win a $50 Scrap’N Stamp Canada Gift Certificate. Want to increase your chances? Visit and comment on each Design Team Members’ social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.).
Distress Oxides
The beautiful thing about Distress Oxides is that they give a “chalky” look without any chalk at all! They are a unique pigment/dye hybrid ink that gives an opaque coverage to your light or dark cardstock. These inks tend to look brighter and blend easier.
Creating the Backgrounds
I used a combination of techniques to create today’s backgrounds. From standard ink blending and “smooshing” to adding texture with embossing folders and powders. This technique was really a fun way to “(di)stress”! Click on the video below to see how I created and used each background to create today’s cards!
The Video
Finished Cards
The Hop
I am the last stop for this hop! So if you missed anyone or want to start at the beginning here is the complete list with links.
Prizes and Deals!
As always, remember to leave your comments on each blog post and the Design Teams’ social media sites for your chance to win a $50 Scrap’N Stamp Gift Certificate!
To also help inspire you to get “(Di)stressed Scrap’N Stamp os offering 10%off all things OXIDE (yes even the new sprays) with coupon code “OXIDE10”. (Fine print: Not valid with any other coupon, sale or promotion. Valid on instock items only. Expires Oct 6th midnight.)
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Materials
- Neenah Solar White Classic Crest Cardstock
- Fiskars 12″ Sure Cut Paper Trimmer
- Ranger Blending Tool
- Picket Fence Life Changing Blender Brushes
- Ranger Inkssentials Reusable Craft Mat
- Distress Oxide Inks: Faded Jeans, Seedless Preserve, Fossilized Amber, Candied Apple & Cracked Pistachio
- Gemini Junior Die Cutting Machine (with 3D Regency Swirls embossing folder)MFT Wonky Stitched Rectangle Dies
- Lawn Fawn Large Stitched Square Stackables
- Hero Arts Snarky Mix & Match Messages
- Hero Arts Starry Night Bold Brushstrokes Cling Stamp
- Carta Bella Just Be You Stamp Set
- Echo Park Alice Wonderland Collection – Wonderland Floral Stencil (Discontinued)
- SSS Clear Tiny Words Stamp Set
- Lawn Fawn Black Licorice Cardstock
- Lawn Fawn Peacock Cardstock
- Concord & 9th Say Hello Dies
- MFT Wonky Stitched Rectangle Dies
These are great Chala! I really love how that textured embossed piece turned out.
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wow, 4 fabulous cards, love the deep bright colors you have chosen, they really pop on the cards
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Fabulous backgrounds Chala, I too love the textured one, so much interest. Great sentiments too.
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Wow – you outdid yourself with these amazing cards, Chala! Beautiful backgrounds, all of them
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Fabulous creations, Chala!!!
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Fantastic backgrounds and even more incredible cards! Thanks for the inspiration.
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gorgeous cards i love all of them, each one is different and unique. love the colour choices also
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Soooo many awesome designs! I LOVE all the colors you used!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Amazing cards! The distressing for each card with a blend of different inks is so gorgeous looking!
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Great to see so many amazing techniques. I love the embossed texture piece.
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These are all beautiful cards.
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Great backgrounds! Love the colors and designs! Awesome cards!
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Four great card designs with those inky backgrounds! Thanks for sharing a video with us!
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Wow Chala 🙂 It’s good to “meet” you! Thanks for all the wonderful background ideas!!! Thanks for inspiring me too 🙂
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Thanks Connie! I am glad you enjoy the blog! Remember to share your creations on the Scrap’N Stamp Facebook Challenge page as I would love to see what you make! Also please subscribe to my YouTube channel to ensure you don’t miss a video!!😉
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So full of colour! I love them all.
You are so talented
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I love the effects the distress oxide create. Your cards are fabulous! My favourite-the dark card stock and how the die cut word really pops off of it.
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