GKD Technique Blog Hop

Welcome to a fun Gina K Designs Design Team hop! Today we are showing stamping techniques of all kinds as featured on Stamp TV. We hope you enjoy hopping through the variety of techniques and are inspired to try something new!  

You should have come to my blog from Theresa Momber's blog.  If you didn't, you can start at the beginning of the hop and find the entire list of participants at Stamp TV.

I revisited a technique called Ghosting that I had only done once previously, to create this birthday tag:

I didn't find a video tutorial over at Stamp TV for this technique (yet!), so here are the simple steps:

1. Stamp images with white PIGMENT ink -- I used this pretty swirl element from the current Springtime Silhouettes Stamp TV Kit.  Allow to thoroughly dry, or speed up the drying process using a heat tool.  I stamped onto a #8 manila shipping tag:

2. Sponge DYE ink over the stamped images -- I used Tim Holtz Distress inks.  You can use one color or as many colors as you'd like.  I used two colors, starting with Worn Lipstick (pink) in a random pattern:

You can adjust the intensity of how much of the ghosted image you'd like to appear.  A lighter application of ink will yield a softer ghosted image.  I applied my inks more heavily.  

Next, I added Crushed Olive Distress Ink:

Where the two colors overlapped, an orange color was formed -- I liked the batik look this created!

3. Finish your project however you'd like.

I stamped this gorgeous butterfly from the Springtime Silhouettes Stamp TV Kit over the ghosted images with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink and the tall flowers from the kit were stamped with Crushed Olive Distress Ink.  The birthday sentiment (also from this stamp set) was also stamped with Crushed Olive ink onto Gina K Designs Pure Luxury Heavy Base Weight Ivory cardstock and then die cut with Spellbinders Ribbon Tag Trio Three and sponged with Worn Lipstick ink.

Next on the hop is Melanie Muenchinger . . . We hope you will enjoy all the wonderful techniques you'll find on the hop today!

{Birthday Tag Supplies}
Stamps: Gina K Designs-Springtime Silhouettes Stamp TV Kit, 
Paper: #8 manila tag, GKD Pure Luxury Heavy Base Weight Ivory cardstock,
Ink: Ranger Tim Holtz Distress-Worn Lipstick, Crushed Olive, Brushed Corduroy; Adirondack Snow Cap pigment ink
Accessories: Spellbinders Ribbon Tag Trio Three, Ranger Ink Blending Tool & Ink Blending Foam, Tim's Tiny Attacher, May Arts moss silk ribbon, heat tool, Bazzil green pompom trim, Prima lace, KaiserCraft silver rhinestones

Comments

[Theresa Momber]

1.

Oh, this is gorgeous! Love the technique. I'll have to try it.

[Sandra ltb]

2.

very pretty! love the look, will need to give it a try!
Sandra ltb

[Giovana]

3.

Beautiful tag Sharon! I have to try this technique!

[cathy tidwell]

4.

Oh so awesome Sharon! I really love this, must try, and love that fun fringe!

[Clare Curcio]

5.

Very pretty, Sharon! This is not a new technique to me, but one I like to use a lot.

[Janice Whiting]

6.

Wow, Sharon, I just love this! Going to have to try this one!

[Jessica B.]

7.

this is so beautiful! I'm gonna have to try this awesome technique!

[Regina aka Mrs. Ham]

8.

This is a great tag. I like that technique.

[Verna Angerhofer]

9.

This is a completely new technique to me so I am glad you posted this one. I love the tag...very pretty indeed!

[Jessica]

10.

Lovely tag Sharon, I never do tags, but you've made me want to try one. TFS
Jessica

[Celiagart]

11.

Beautiful !!!

[Diana Pyeatt]

12.

This is beautiful. I'll try this one very soon.

[Conniecrafter]

13.

very pretty, neat stamping and love the pom pom border!

[Val]

14.

Oh my goodness, Sharon, your tag is stunning!

[Teri]

15.

Gorgeous tag!

[Deb R. Moll]

16.

I have never tried this technique. It is awesome and your tag is so beautiful.

[RosieG]

17.

Wow that looks easy enough,lol. Your card turned out beautiful!

[Leen]

18.

What a great technique! I'm definitely going to put this on my "to-try" list!!

[auntie em (emily)]

19.

Beautiful tag and I love the technique. The softness of the design and the way it changes the colours is gorgeous. Love the bow and lace. The little tag is such a great idea for adding the sentiment.
Thanks for sharing! :)

[Sue VanDeVusse]

20.

This is new to me, but I really like it! Love how the colors blended together.

[Jimmi M.]

21.

Gorgeous, Sharon!

[NancyS]

22.

WOW, WOW, WOW, Sharon. All the layers of texture, color and embellishments are wonderful! Love it. TFS.

[Cheryl]

23.

Sharon, This is beautiful! I don't think I've ever tried this technique before. Your tag has a very vintage feel to it.

[Donna Phelan]

24.

Sharon, gorgeous, gorgeous tag. I will be trying this technique over the weekend, it is really neat!

[Tanya Phillips]

25.

Oh this looks really cool, thanks!

[Janet Castle]

26.

What a great tag Sharon...and such an easy technique - who would have guessed! Thanks for sharing it!!!!
Jan Castle

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27.

Wow - that is a wonderful result, and Ghosting is something I have never tried ---- didn't think there could possibly be any more - but you found one!

[Kathy]

28.

Looks like fun.

[vicki dutcher]

29.

Sharon - this is a beautiful technique! Yhanks for sharing the directions - the end result is just stunning!

[Melanie Muenchinger]

30.

love that colored swoosh through the middle, gorgeous colors and terrific technqiue, i love that butterfly and flourish!

[Anne Temple]

31.

Love this technique and you tag is very cool looking. Can't wait to try it.

[Judy Shuck]

32.

Lovely tag! I'm gonna have to try this technique. TFS

[Gayle C.]

33.

So very pretty and a very cool technique. Can't wait to try it.

[Christine W]

34.

Gorgeous, I had never seen this technique before. I can't wait to try it!

[Golda]

35.

What a fun technique. I'll have to try this one.

[Cheri]

36.

Love that technique, Sharon. I've got to try this. Your tag is gorgeous!

[Tina Gilliland]

37.

Just beautiful!!! Never tried this before but I definitely will!!

[Sonia]

38.

This is definitely a new technique to me and I can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing- I love your tag!

[Billie A]

39.

How darling I love the technique and will have to give it a try. I love the colors you chose also. Really cool.

[Lagene Sands]

40.

WOW!! I love your Ghosting technique tag! Thanks for the tutorial!

[LuvLee]

41.

Ooooo this is so fabulous! I have to try it!

[Donna Przybylowski]

42.

Gorgeous tag Sharon, looks fantastic, and I for some reason NEVER reach for my white ink and this looks so pretty, thanks for the reminder.

Donna Przy....

[Alma Ward]

43.

Sharon, I love your tag. I'm collecting TH distress inks and learning distressing techniques. Thanks for yur tutorial.

[lois skiathitis]

44.

Love the Birthday tag Sharon the colors are so pretty. Thanks for the steps too. TFS!!! :-D

[Karen Shirey - aka Wide Eyed Stamper]

45.

Beautiful technique.. your card is very pretty! I must try this at home :)

[Julia Aston]

46.

I love your tag and the wonderful technique you used on it Sharon! I can't wait to try this out!

[Beate]

47.

Gorgeous tag!
Hugs and smiles

[Susan]

48.

Thanks for a great tag and a fun technique Sharon!

[Marla]

49.

A very interesting and pretty technique. Your tag is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.

[Darla]

50.

Very, very nice. I like your colour choices and whole effect is very pretty.