Ink Resist for Cardmaking

Ink resist is a popular cardmaking technique that can add depth and dimension to your handmade cards. This technique involves using ink and a resist medium, such as embossing powder or masking fluid, to create a pattern or image on a piece of cardstock. The resist medium prevents the ink from adhering to certain areas of the paper, creating a unique and interesting effect. Ink resist can be used to create a variety of different designs and backgrounds, making it a versatile and fun technique to try out in your cardmaking projects. In this blog post, we will explore the ink resist technique in more detail showcasing an example of how you can use ink resist in your own cardmaking.

Craft products used

• White Card Blank (HobbyMaker Essentials)
• White & Coloured Card stock
• Clear or White Embossing Powder
• Heat Gun
• Tissue/Kitchen Roll
• Tim Holtz distress ink (Colours of your choice)
• Blender tools
• Butterfly & sentiment stamp
• Embossing ink pad
• Stamping block
• Adhesives
• Embellishments

Step One

Trim a piece of white card down to create the focal point of your card.

Step Two

Using your embossing ink pad and stamp a butterfly 3 times onto the white card.

Step Three

Sprinkle your clear or white embossing powder over the butterflies and tap off the excess into your pot.

Step four

Turn on your heat gun and move gently over your butterflies until it has melted.

Step Five

Select a choice of 3 different ink pads, then using your blending tools add the ink all over the white card blending your colours together.

Step Seven

Matt the butterfly design onto a piece of co-ordinating coloured cardstock and then adhere to your card blank.

Step Eight

Add on a sentiment and some gems and embellishments of your choice.

Happy Crafting!