Sponge & Spritz

by Korin Sutherland

Sponge ink onto cardstock and spritz with water to create a unique background.

Supplies

  • Dye Ink, Memento Inks (Dandelion, Summer Sky & Rose Bud) used here

  • Versafine Onyx Black ink pad, or other permanent black ink pad

  • Stamps, Sweet'N Sassy Stamps His Child & and Nature Silhouettes stamp sets used here

  • Cardstock

  • Spray bottle filled with water

  • Sponge Wedges

Step-by-Step

  1. Step 1

    Sponge ink onto cardstock being sure to start off your cardstock and work your way onto it in a circular motion.

  2. Step 2

    Continue sponging color on cardstock until the entire piece is covered with ink.

  3. Step 3

    Stamp images onto sponged cardstock in Versafine ink.

  4. Step 4

    Spritz water onto cardstock 1-2 times.

    Note:
    If you want larger water spots, try removing the sprayer from the bottle and tapping the straw part onto your cardstock OR flick water onto your sponged cardstock.

  5. Step 5

    Allow cardstock to dry. Re-spritz if needed.

  6. Step 6

    Finish your card.

Video!

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Sponge & Spritz. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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Questions and Comments

We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.

Gorgeous background and card, Korin! Thanks so much for the tutorial.
Hugs and smiles
beate  |  Sat Jul 6, 2013 at 9:00 AM
Omigosh so cute definatly going to try it. =)
Lucy  |  Wed Jul 10, 2013 at 3:31 AM
Wow Korin, this tutorial terrific. I love this image, I have been searching for an Australian seller, but so far no luck. I hope one day you will do these gorgeous silhouette images in Digi stamps. Thanks again for a great tutorial.
Susie Williams  |  Wed Jul 10, 2013 at 3:31 AM
Such a beautiful card. Thanks for the tutorial.
Kristine  |  Wed Jul 10, 2013 at 3:47 AM
Beautiful colors and that sweet stamp! Great tutorial Korin!!!!
Kelli Hull  |  Wed Jul 10, 2013 at 4:00 AM
I love your card! Great tutorial.
Margaret  |  Wed Jul 10, 2013 at 5:07 AM
Thanks for showing me this technique! My Stampin Up demonstrator had us make a card using this technique several years ago and I had forgotten about it. I love the look it gives and can't wait to try it with my beach scene stamps.
Diane Devono  |  Wed Jul 10, 2013 at 5:29 AM
So beautiful and so simple to do! Thanks for a great tutorial!
lydia  |  Wed Jul 10, 2013 at 5:36 AM
Wowie! Wonderful tutorial, Korin! Thank you so much for your time and work on this!
Bev Rousch  |  Wed Jul 10, 2013 at 5:52 AM
Lovely!
Kit  |  Wed Jul 10, 2013 at 5:56 AM
Love technique & also beautiful sentiment! Pat
Patricia Stoneking  |  Wed Jul 10, 2013 at 7:07 AM
Thanks for a beautiful bg technique - I can't wait to try it - looks easy, but what a huge impact!
claudia zimmerman  |  Wed Jul 10, 2013 at 7:26 AM
You mentioned the Stamping Up color "Rose Bud"in your video, they do not carry that color, which pink did you use in the video?
Thank, great card!
Liz Seubert  |  Wed Jul 10, 2013 at 7:44 AM
Hi Liz, Oops!! I am so sorry about that mistake...the correct color is Regal Rose from Stampin' Up.
Korin  |  Wed Jul 10, 2013 at 8:06 AM
Wow, this is BEAUTIFUL. Not just the technique, but the card itself!
Ambelleina Warwillow  |  Wed Jul 10, 2013 at 8:28 AM
What a great tutorial and beautiful card...TFS. I love your stamp images and I'm going to try to find them now. Thank you for your inspirational ideas.
Beth Anne in PA
Beth Anne Dunlap  |  Wed Jul 10, 2013 at 8:30 AM
How would this technique work with distress ink? They react with water differently than regular ink so it might be interesting. Thank you so much for the tutorial, I love trying new things.
Beverly Wilson  |  Wed Jul 10, 2013 at 9:59 AM
Wonderful idea - can you use regular cardstock or do you need glossy?
Poli Rizco  |  Wed Jul 10, 2013 at 10:12 AM
Beautiful card and great tutorial and video! I am going to have to try this for sure! Thank you
Georgia Ehrmann  |  Wed Jul 10, 2013 at 12:35 PM
Korin, Never thought about adding water, thanks for the idea. Love the technique & also the beautiful sentiment. Your card is wonderful. Thanks for taking the time to do the tutorial and the video.
Pat
Patricia St Martin  |  Wed Jul 10, 2013 at 1:00 PM

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