Distress Oxide Inks and I haven’t gotten along ever since they were first introduced; they’re messy. And, let’s face it, I’m a clean and simple kind of card maker. I don’t like to get my hands covered in ink and I don’t like getting it all over my work surface; I’m an oxymoron in the stamping world. After several attempts, I just didn’t find them appealing and tossed them into a drawer where they sat, gathering dust. I regretted the purchase and was glad I didn’t go “all in”.

But, recently I was working on a design and wanted to spatter some color mists (remember those?) onto it, and I got to wondering if I could get the effect I wanted by using the Oxide Inks. Snagged an acrylic block and pressed an Oxide pad against it, then flicked the color with a wet paint brush onto some scrap paper . . .

I didn’t even have to protect my desk; just tossed the card onto a paper plate and that was enough to keep the mess contained. The acrylic block wiped clean easily and I didn’t feel the need to put on any gloves. (GASP!!!)

I guess I’ll dust off the rest of those ink pads. (shrug)

I still don’t plan to go all in, but a few more colors may work their way into my stash . . . Oy. (wink)

Hope you are continuing to stay safe and healthy!

SUPPLIES:

• Mondo Amaryllis by Julie Ebersole, Essentials By Ellen Clear Stamps

• Big Scripty Hello by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies

• VersaFine Clair Ink Pad, Nocturne

• Solar White - 25 pk, Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock

• BG0000 - Snow Green, COPIC Sketch Marker

• BG34 - Horizon Green, COPIC Sketch Marker

• Abandoned Coral, Ranger Distress Oxide Ink Pad

• Fossilized Amber, Ranger Distress Oxide Ink Pad

• Cracked Pistachio, Ranger Distress Oxide Ink Pad

• Large Fine Point (23637), Pentel Arts Aquash Water Brush

• Chisel Tip, ZIG 2 Way Glue

• MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool (8-1/8 X 10-1/2), My Sweet Petunia

• Platinum 6 Die Cutting And Embossing Machine, Spellbinders Tools

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