#DOswts421 - Sponging Technique Inspiration

Welcome to the DO Stamper Stars Blog Hop. I am a member of the DO Stamper Stars team which is comprised of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators who are part of Dawn Olchefkse's leader team. Each month we participate in 2 Blog Hops, like this one, to inspire all of us in our passion for crafting. Our Goal is to create, share, and inspire every crafter to keep our creative energy flowing. 

Today's inspiration is using sponging techniques. Stampin" Up! has several products you can use to create 'sponge' backgrounds, or even add sponged ink directly onto stamps etc. Today I chose to use the sponge daubers with 3 different ink colors to create a nighttime background to the images from the Beary Cute stamp set. I CASE'd this technique from Demonstrator Lisa Curcio

This card really is very simple, the hardest part is measuring how much you want to mask off. Sponging with daubers is very forgiving using a circular motion, starting on the masked paper and working your way inward. I'm pleasantly surprised how well it turned out as I typically have a bit of a heavy hand when it comes to this inking technique. I so wanted to add an embellishment but thought it best to leave it be. The peaceful night just looks so beautiful! 

Card Details

• Stamps
• Beary Cute 
• Paper
• Basic Black card base: 11 x 4 1/4 score 5 1/2 
• Basic white layer (2) 4 x5 1/4 (one on inside)
• Ink
• Balmy Blue - start with this color and sponge about half way up -TIP_ use circular motions so you don't get 'spotty' looking ink, although this technique is very forgiving 
• Blueberry Bushel - Start from top of the masking and work about 3/4 way down
• Night of Navy - sponge over top of Blueberry Bushel about 1/3 down from top of masking
• Tuxedo Black memento ink -all stamped images 
• Craft white ink - 'dots' of snow using small tip of take your pick tool
• Other
• Masking paper 
• sponge daubers 
• Adhesives: Seal, Multipurpose glue, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals 

Now Let's dig into more collaborative fun. Grab a beverage, sit back, and enjoy the hop! I hope you find awesome ideas and inspiration to make cards of your own. 

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Jill Hamlett
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Hamlett05@gmail.com

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Beary Cute Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [162016] $25.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $10.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.50	Stampin' Up! Masking Paper [155480] $7.00
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $9.00	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad [147138] $9.00	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $9.00	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.50	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.75