Alisa Bangerter
I love using dye ink sprays. In fact, I totally think they rock! I find myself reaching for and using my dye ink sprays over and over again. You can create some really cool effects and the possibilities are endless. Some sprays are rich, vivid and bold, and some shimmer and shine.
Some of my favorite ways to use the sprays include:
- Color washing patterned paper, fabrics or trim to create a new look.
- Color washing over wax or embossed images creating a resist.
- Spraying two or more colors close together or on top of each other to create cool blending.
- Spraying over mask or stencils to create cool images.
- Letting the ink drip onto cardstock to create cool splotches of color.
- Diluting sprays with water to create soft and light washes.
- Using dye ink sprays to make a project look antiqued, vintage or old and worn.
- Adding shimmer or sparkle to silk flowers.
- Spraying my stamp directly to create a watercolor effect.
Here’s one of my recent projects using dye ink sprays. It’s featured in the “Techniques from the Pros” section of the new Stamp It! Cards.
- Step 1: Spray cardstock with silver and graphite shimmer spray.
- Step 2: Stamp image repeatedly on cardstock.
- Step 3: Spray cardstock with Sea Glass and Cherub Pink shimmer spray.
SUPPLIES: Rubber stamp: (Damask) Inkadinkado Dye ink: (black) Stewart Superior Corp. Specialty ink: (Graphite, silver, Cherub Pink, Sea Glass shimmer spray) Tattered Angels Cardstock: (black, grey) Accents: (red heart die cut) Fancy Pants Designs; (black buttons) Jesse James & Co. Rub-on: (love) Cosmo Cricket Fibers: (black/white ribbon) Pebbles Inc.; (red scalloped ribbon) Cosmo Cricket; (teal crochet trim) Making Memories Adhesive: (foam tape) Other: (chipboard) Finished size: 5 1/2″ square
1 Make card from cardstock. Apply shimmer spray. 2 Create stamped element, following figures 1-3; adhere. 3 Adhere ribbon and trim. 4 Apply shimmer spray to ribbon; tie knot and adhere. 5 Adhere heart die cut to chipboard; trim and adhere with foam tape. 6 Apply rub-on. 7 Adhere buttons.
Designer Tips
- When spraying the cardstock with shimmer spray, it is fine to have some large droplets. This will actually add to the interest of your design.
- After stamping and applying shimmer spray, your cardstock may begin to fold. Iron the cardstock with a dry iron to flatten it before adhering it to the card.
So my challenge to you is to pull out your dye ink sprays and try something new. If you have never tried dye ink sprays, you are in for a real treat and will love the creative possibilities they offer!
Alisa
P.S. Tattered Angels was oh-so-kind to donate three fabulous prize packages in honor of Stamp It! Week!
If you look closely, Tattered Angels included the four Glimmer Mist colors I used in my card above. Someone is thinking over there!"
Leave a comment telling me if you’re intrigued by dye ink sprays. All comments must be received by midnight on Thursday, March 19. Kelly will announce the three lucky winners in her Freebie Friday blog!
P.P.S. Congrats to Oralia! She won Teri Anderson’s gorgeous card set and a copy of Stamp It! Cards from our Magazine Monday post. Thanks to all who left comments and played along!
Oh my…definitely intrigued by sprays. I think the hardest part was being intimidated by it, but you make it look so easy! I would love to give this a try.
Love your card! I’ve never used any of the mists that are out there, but this post has got me intrigued!
This is perfec– because I was just over at the Tattered Angels website drooling over their amazing products. Spray inks are definetly on my wish list. Thanks for the chance to win!
I love the card you made with the sprays. I have not done this technique yet. Thanks for showing how its done and the tips. Thanx for a chance to win.
I own a bottle of spray dye ink, but am interested in trying the Glimmer Mist to get a different effect, especially on pattern paper or trying to make my own.
I have always been interested in these sprays but never sure of how to use them so I have never bought any. Maybe I will try them now. Thanx for sharing your project.
Yes, I am very intrigued by them. Love your card using the spray inks and will definitely look more into them. Thanks so much!
Just after I bought the Stamp It! mag, I had the opportunity to try these in a class as well—we sprayed tissue paper with them and then used Xyron to mount that on cardstock for backgrounds. In another class, I had used them for aging effects. They open so many creative possibilities! I’ve been checking my local stores but unable to find them. Can’t wait to get some to play with at home!
Never tried it but I’m loving it! Thanks!
I would love to learn to work with the dyes. I have to admit to being a little intimidated by them. I will definitely try them now that you have shown how easy it can be and I love the idea of using them on flowers!
I’ve never tried any of these dye sprays, but you can bet I’m going to be looking for them now! What a great card!
I’ve been wanting to try Glimmer Mist for a while now but haven’t been able to find it locally. Love your damask card. Thanks for the chance to win some of this fabulous product
Wow! I just love your project!! I have one Glimmer Mist, but have yet try to it. You’ve inspired me to get going! Thanks for sharing your idea!
I saw this card in the Stamp It! magazine and was really intrigued by it. I have never tried the dye ink sprays, which now makes me wanna try them. Thanks for the chance to win
I haven’t ever tried ink sprays before. You post definitely made me curious though, I will have to give it a try! Thanks!
I’ve never used dye inks but the technique is just like splatter painting. I have fond memories of old projects that I used that on. Like a wooden trunk I put dress up clothes in for my kids and a mirror for my daughter’s bedroom. I think it looks fun.
Yes, I’m intrigued!! This is a technique that I have not tried, but I would love to have fun spraying ink!! Thanks!
Wow…I have one of these, but had no idea how to use it! TFS the awesome tips….now I have to go to my studio and give them a whirl. Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Oh my, pretty card! I’ve never had the chance to use the Glimmer Mists but have always wanted to! I would love to win so that I can try them out, I’ve heard lots of good things about them! thank you!
WOW! I love the card you created! I feel like I’m the only person who has not tried Glimmer Mist, and believe me, I really want to! How gorgeous! I love ink, because it has so many possibilities! You card is gorgeous! Thank you Tattered Angels for the donation!! I definitely need to get Glimmer Mist on my shopping list!! Love the effect and possibilities!
WOW – - this looks like a very cool technique! I’ve not tried it before, but it sure looks fun! Thanks for such a great tutorial!
This is an awesome technique! I haven’t tried it but sure like the way it looks on your cards. Gotta put this spray on by wish list.
I don’t have any Glimmer Mist so I would love to win so I can try them out. Love all the possibilities with this product.
I’ve loved the whole splatterd paint/ink thing ever since I learned caligraphy as a teen and then did some fun painted wood projects. I’m sure I could end up spraying and splattering mist every where in my house. LOL What fun!
Thanks for the opportunity to get a set of these inks to try.
Oh! I’ve been so mesmerized by this lovely stuff! I have wanted to try it, but not been brave enough to take the plunge. Thanks for the great tutorial! Love your results! Thanks for the chance to try some!
I just got a chance to try the glimmer spray and I really like it. I kind of wish it had a little more glimmer but it was fun to use. Thanks for the giveaway and the great card.
Beautiful! You have inspierd me to HAVE to buy these and try this myself!! Thanks..
Like some others, I too have not yet used these dye inks. I’m definitely going to pick a couple up next time I’m out!
Lovely technique. I’ve only just begun to see these sprays on some blogs. Thanks for a chance to win.
Ive never used dye ink sprays but im excited to try it now. It looks like you can get a fine wash of color without being heavy handed, which is easy to do. fun!
I ADORE Tattered Angel sprays and I have used the Glacier spray until it is almost gone!! ::sob:: But I do admit the sprays with colors frustrate me and I’m still experimenting with that…I guess I need to step outside the box..eh?
I’ve just recently started using the dye ink sprays and they are FABULOUS! I’ve found so many uses for them that I’ve started using them at least once a day in my crafting, and not just paper crafting. Besides paper I’ve used them on glass and mirrors. Dye ink sprays are awesome! I wish I could find more of them locally.
The dye ink sprays have always interested me, but I’ve been a little nervous to try them. After seeing how easy they are to use in the magazine I can’t wait to try them out! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Your project is fantastic. I have gold and silver tattered angels spray, but don’t use them too much. These are the only colours I have though, so it would be great to add to my collection.
Gorgeous!! I have never used mist before! Thanks for the chance!
Dye ink sprays are so unique and versitile. You could spray anything really…cards, pages, home decor and it would get that extra splash of color and dimension! Thanks for the chance to win Tattered Angels.
Nice! I love the look of this spray & would love to try it out – thanks!
What a beautiful card! Love the look of the damask stamp with the spray mists. Very elegant. Looks fun but a little messy to play with.
What a wonderful, different technique to use. I love learning new techniques!
i love the look of them, but ive never had the luxury of using them. i would SOOOO LOVE to win them!
Seeing what can be done with those dye ink sprays really has me intrigued. Perhaps if I win I will give them a try!
Seeing what can be done with those dye ink sprays really has me intrigued. I would love to win to give them a try!
I love using the glimmer mists to color chipboard and using the masks. They are awesome!
I love all of your ideas for using dye ink sprays. I never considered some of those ways before. I would love to be able to win this.
thanks much
I LOVE to play with my glimmer mists!! I have used them on cards, scrapbook pages and sprayed flowers with them. I LOVE using the mist with masks.
Love color sprays of all kinds. They just make such amazing backgrounds.
You just can’t go wrong with a beautiful spray and a gorgeous damask stamp!
Love the dye inks –the projects you did are great!! cna’t wait to try them!
I love your project! I would also love to try some of these sprays b/c I never have. They look like fun.
Wonderful project! I have used the Glimmer Mists and love them! In fact, I will be using them in a class I am teaching this Saturday!
Wow! This is something I really want to try. It looks great!