Welcome, today I’m hopping along with some crafty friends, well….just because! Several weeks ago, several of us were chatting about how we have all this “New” product just kind of sitting around, and it occurred to us to break some of that out and have a “just for fun” blog hop! So naturally I thought – I’ll create a scenic card and make Sunbeams on a foggy day with my new Mossy Tree Trunks stamp that I’ve had for eons, but have never used…so “new” to me!
Do you have any craft supplies sitting around that are “new” because you haven’t used them? Break them out!
So here we are – over the next 3 days, we have a fun filled hop each day for you. Come get inspired and be sure to comment along the way to be entered for a chance to win one of six prizes plus a few more from several of the blogs along the way!
How to Create Sunbeams on a Scenic Card Tutorial
Click Here to watch in HD on YouTube
Creating sunbeams is actually quite easy on your project. The most important thing to remember is to pick a lightsource and have everything emminate from that spot as in the video.
Here’s a photo I took while walking in the Black Forest in Germany one morning. See how the sunbeams just pop out of the scenery, and come from one fixed point?
Pigment ink sits on top of paper vs. dye ink that soaks in. So when you layer your pigment sunbeams, they’ll create a diffused ray that sits on top of your stamped image. I chose to wipe a slight ray away from my stamped image to help accentuate this beam of light, but it is not necessary.
One of the most important points to remember is that to really allow your “light” to show – you need dark as well. That contrast is what makes the scene – dark vs. light.
To help give the scene a mystical look, try to keep your background “in the fog”. I was born and raised in San Francisco, so I naturally love fog, and miss it terribly – I know I’m weird. So I thought – let’s put it into our project! To create that mystery in the background, don’t over stamp or color. Keep the light in the scene – and make sure you’re stamping any background images really light. In the video, you’ll see that I stamped the images off onto scratch paper up to 4 times before stamping on the glossy cardstock.
I use Kromecoat 12 pt. glossy cardstock for my scenic cards. It’s a nice heavy weight glossy cardstock. You’ll also want a dye ink that doesn’t dry immediately – I like to use Memento, Distress Dye and Catherine Pooler Designs inks along with the Colorbox Stylus Tool with sponge tips. This card is sized 5 x 7″.
Of course, to see all the tips and tricks along the way – you’ll have to watch the video, don’t worry, I sped a ton of it up – this project took me nearly 2 hours to complete – but is so realistic, it was worth every minute. There’s a great transition at the end of the video that showcased the evolution of the card.
If you’d like to see another fun project I created using pigment ink in a scene, be sure to check out my Harry Potter Scenic Card here. In that one you’ll learn how to use pigment ink in a circular way to create an explosion of light. There’a a video too!
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial!
Comment to Win Prizes
We have some amazing sponsors & Prizes:
- Stampscapes – 2 prizes – choice of Nature Sheet Stamp Set ($26.50 value)
- CAS-ual Fridays Stamps – $25 gift certificate
- Catherine Pooler Designs – $25 gift certificate
- Right at Home – $20 gift certificate
- Stamplorations – $20 gift certificate
PLUS….
I’m giving away a prize pack to one lucky commenter from one of my blog posts! So be sure to leave comments on all the blogs – all three days for your chance to win!!
So now it’s YOUR turn to hop along and be inspired by some of my crafty friends. Thanks for taking the time to hang a bit with me today. I’ll be back in a few days with a mixed media project for you. And stop by tomorrow as well – I’ll post that hop list too!
Day One Blog Hop List:
- Ingrid Blackburn – You are Here
- Jenny Colacicco – Hop here Next!
- Ashlea Cornell
- Karen Baker
- Ali Farmer
- Catherine Pooler
- Allison Cope
- Veronica Zalis
Day Two Blog Hop List:
- Melissa Miller
- Tracey McNeely
- Kelly Martin
- Amy Seigler
- Michelle Wallace
- Ilina Crouse
- Maureen Merritt
- Nance Salkeld
- Deepti Stephens
Till then – keep those fingers inky –
Supplies
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About Ingrid Blackburn
Thank you for sharing! New to stamping. Where did you get the flip acrylic block you used to hold the stamps?
Hi Sheila! That’s called a Misti – you’ll find it in most of my supply lists. Here’s a list of my favorite supplies: https://ldli.co/e/r0g5dr Hope that helped!! 🙂
Wow! Fantastic card! Thank you for the tutorial. Always love everything you do.
Oh my goodness gracious !! I’m speechless in front of such a piece of art !! Thank you so much for sharing your technique.
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Great card. thanks for sharing how you created sunbeams.
Stunning card Ingrid! Stampscapes really have some amazing stamps.
whoa. that video absolutely blew my mind. that is fascinating. that is some serious ART. wow. wow. i could watch that again. . .
What a wonderfully creative card! So stunning.
Ingrid your sunbeams are just so amazing! So realistic and thak you so much for the tutorial! This has been such a fun hop and thank you for allowing me to be a part of it!!
WOW your sunbeams that you created on your card are absolutely AMAZING! Not to mention the whole card colored is absolutely GORGEOUS!
Wow! Love the way your light peeks through the trees!
Great technique and fantastic card! I love it!
Awe, thanks Nanette!!! 🙂
wow had to take a break and go watch your harry potter video!!! which was awesome!!! I love your tree card!!.. you are great at theses…I believe somewhere in my stash I have a stamp or two from stampscapes,but that has been like 20 years ago…sine i worked on kremecoate paper also!!!
It may just have been that long! I love Stampscapes. Kevin has been working on new designs, I can’t WAIT to see them. 😉
love this effect – thanks for sharing 🙂
Love the rays through the trees. Bravo! I do have quite a number of new stamps too. So many stamps … so little time!
Such a beautiful card…. Wow… Thanks
Wow what a cool card! So unique and beautiful…
Oh this is a gorgeous card! I love watching you work.
Such a gorgeous card.
Thanks so much for sharing your creativity…
Love this card. Been looking for guy card ideas.
really magical effect <3
Thank you so much for the tips on how to add sunbeams to a scene. Your card is beautiful and I love the monochromatic look
This looks amazing and so real! What a great technique.
Lovely! I love the effect you got!
Wow… Amazing effect…
Wow, what a magical little scene! Love the sunbeams!
What a fabulous card and the techniques are really quite simple! Thanks for sharing your idea and expertise.
What a amazing technique. It’s like really being there!
a “new to me” technique and so pleased that you shared it with us – beautiful card, Ingrid!
what a gorgeous card, and you gave us a really great tutorial! Didn’t know you were from San Francisco… I too was born there but my parents moved down the peninsula when I was little.
Oh wow! I grew up in the city. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Wow, this technique is perfect and appears to be quite easy. Thank you for sharing this and your other tips will certainly improve my attempt to create sunbeams. Your card looks very realistic and I am glad to have found you.
So glad it helped Lesia! They are much easier than you would think. Definitely give them a go! 🙂
Ingrid I absolutely love your work. The one you did for this bloghop looks so realistic!!! I haven’t delved into the Scenescapes yet, but your pieces sure do make me want to!!! Beautiful!!!
You’ll be glad you did Clare! They are SO much fun. 🙂
This card is really gorgeous, and I LOVE the sunbeam technique that you’ve just taught me! I can’t wait to try this! Beautiful card and terrific inspiration!
Holy moly, Ingrid, what an amazing card! LOVE the tutorial video. You make it look so easy! This hop was such a great idea too!
SO glad you had fun Nance! See, we both had real inspiration photos!! Glad you liked it. 🙂
Ok, I’m guilty! I haven’t broke my stampscapes stamps out and I must do it! This card is gorgeous! Love it!
Oh boy – YES you are guilty…lol! Well, now I know what to ask you all the time…Have you used your Stampscapes yet?…lol! Loved your card Amy!! 🙂
WOW, stunning card!
Wow! Awesome scene!!! Love your stunning card!!!
Stunning Ingrid. I love the look. You have such patience – I just would want to get it done!
What an amazing card and thank you for sharing this technique
Beautiful card, seems so realistic. What a great job you did.
What a cool card! It looks so realistic! Great job!
Wow! That looks so cool. Very inspirational.
absolutely gorgeous! love it!!
This card is amazing! You did a fabulous job on creating this card!
Truly beautiful and inspiring card.
This is just beautiful, Ingrid. I loved watching this tutorial. I would love to try some of these techniques. Thanks for showing us.
Wow Ingrid, this is amazing. I’ve never seen anything like it!
Ingrid, this is beautiful. It looks so ethereal. Just awesome.
Oh, Ingrid, you are such a master of scenes. Love it!
Awesome card! Great job! So realistic looking!
Amazing as was your Harry Potter card!! Finding my light source is a definite challenge for me…
Fantastic technique just love the card.
What an exceptionally artistic card! I have never seen this done before and I sat in awe watching you create what I consider a masterpiece! Wow, girl——you knocked it out of the park.
This technique is amazing- what a work of art!
Beautiful card, and you such a pretty idea!
Wow impressive card! Enjoyed your video 🙂
WOW! What a amazing card. Loved it.
Truly stunning card Ingrid!
Ingrid, I admire your wonderful talent, such a gorgeous card. Thank you for sharing and being apart of this Blog Hop. Sure is great Sponsors for this Hop.
YAY – I’m so glad you enjoyed it Sharon. I think they’re great too! 🙂
Love Stampscapes stamps, such a pretty card.
Wow Ingrid – what a labor of love. The end result is amazing!
Stunning card, Ingrid! Your scenery cards are fabulous!
Thanks for the inspiration! Very realistic.
Very beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing this lovely card and techniques.
Wow – just stunning!! I could watch this all day!
WOW, this has an otherworldly look. Very cool
Wow – that is amazing! Thanks for sharing your art!
Very cool! Love to watch you create!
Awesome effect on your beautiful card! Love the designs and colors! The Stampscapes trees and branches have so much detail!
I haven’t had time to watch the video yet, but the card is so realistic! I think there’s no way I could do that….but yet again, after I watch your video – MAYBE it will be possible for me?! Thank you for your inspiration and for sharing your talent with us.
Oh definitely try it! The card is a work of art and you can also try it on a simpler level!!! You’ll never know if you don’t try. 😉
A simple technique with wow impact.Thank you for sharing your process.
Ingrid, this is incredible!! I learnt so much watching your video 🙂
Awe, Thanks Susan!!! 🙂
Ingrid,
Fantastic card! You are my crafting Superhero. Our styles are so different that every time I see one of your blogs you inspire me change my style or try to emulate what you have created.
Amy
Oh wow Amy, what a compliment. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Try as much as you want and just have fun – that’s my motto!!! 🙂
I can’t believe this only took 2 hours to complete! It’s
really WOW! And a beautiful photo you took as well, for
the inspiration. Magnificent!
What a beautiful card! You do a fantastic job teaching the shading and lightsourse techniques. Thank you for sharing!
Wow! You’ve taken card making to a whole new level! This card is beautiful!! Thank you for sharing!
Wow, Ingrid! Your scenic cards are always so gorgeous. I don’t have any Stampscapes stamps yet, but they are definitely on my “wish list”! Thanks for sharing your techniques.
Hi Elyse – Don’t wait – they are GORGEOUS stamps and SO much fun to create with. You’ll love them so much. 🙂
Whoa Ingrid!! This card is absolutely breathtaking! Wow!
Awe, thanks chickie!!! 🙂
I really loved what you did in this card. I thought it looked very realistic. Thank you for sharing.