{Project} Wednesday: Cardmaking Backgrounds with Spectrum Noir AquaTints

Today on Studio SN on You Tube: Cardmaking Backgrounds with Spectrum Noir AquaTints!

Spectrum Noir AquaTints are intense concentrated liquid water paints from Crafter’s Companion. I love their rich, vibrant color—and how you can do so many different techniques with them.

Cardmaking Backgrounds with Spectrum Noir AquaTints, what you need—

• Spectrum Noir Perfectly Primary AquaTints (Crafter’s Companion)
• Eclectica ESN15 stamp set (PaperArtsy)
• Cardstock: White, black, gray
• Jet Black Archival ink (Ranger)
• Black brads
• Foam tape
• Red gingham ribbon
• Blank white card

Cardmaking Backgrounds with Spectrum Noir AquaTints, how to do it—

1. Use a stipple brush to brush #34 yellow AquaTint onto white cardstock. Immediately blot with the second piece of white cardstock. Separate the two, then set one aside for a future card of your choice.
2. Place the blotting card on your work surface. Dip the pipette into the #11 red/orange AquaTint; hold the pipette and tap with your hand to spatter color onto the yellow card. Let dry.
3. Mat the background piece on black, then gray cardstock. Wrap with gingham ribbon and add brads at each corner.
4. Use the stipple brush to lightly swipe yellow AquaTint across a small piece of white cardstock. Let dry, then stamp the quote with black ink. Tear the bottom edge and mat on black card. Foam tape to the card front.
5. Tie a bow in gingham ribbon and glue as shown.

That’s it—easy! To see the video tutorial, just stop by Studio SN on You Tube to watch the  Cardmaking Backgrounds with Spectrum Noir AquaTints video.