Hi, crafty friends. I’m honored to be joining a talented group of artists to showcase new products from Hero Arts. I created three cards today featuring mini ink cube backgrounds…
I love Hero Arts mini ink cubes. They come in fun colors, perfect for travel, and cost effective. I used them on all three cards in different ways to make some simple backgrounds. I also used THIS new adorable stamp set on all the cards today.
The first background is super simple and I used the mini ink cubes to swipe colors across a background…
I die-cut the center of the panel using one of THESE heart dies and adhered the mice to the heart. I stamped a coordinating sentiment and added foam adhesive behind the panel but not the heart piece to add some fun dimension.
The second background uses the mini ink cubes as a stamp…
I pressed down the ink cubes three or four times each to create a quilt pattern. I stamped the mouse and sentiment on a circle cut with THIS die. I colored in the image with Copics and added some of THIS on top of the teacup for some shine. I added a larger circle behind the stamped circle using the same circle die set. I finished off the card by adhering three rectangle frames created with THESE dies. I used the largest rectangle along with the second to larges rectangle to create a die-cut frame.
For the last card, I used the mini ink cubes to create a design…
I stamped the edge of the ink pads randomly all over the mini tea cup card created with THIS die. Since the ink pad is small it creates small lines that add a lot of texture. I added a mouse to the center and a few hearts cut with THIS die. I added some of THIS on top for some shine.
I stamped the inside to tie everything together…
I hope this inspires you to create some backgrounds using your mini ink cubes.
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February 16, 2018
Heather you’ve simply made my day with your mini ink cube backgrounds and designs. My gosh I never thought of doing that. The closest I got besides inking up a stamp was to use the top of the case for a base for a small photopolymer stamp and it worked well. Great ideas, but even greater cards. Loved them all. Your little mousies are so sweet and the colouring is perfect!
February 16, 2018
That’s an awesome technique with the ink cubes. I will have to try!
February 16, 2018
So adorable!
February 16, 2018
These backgrounds are so much fun! I love the cup of tea card…so CUTE!
February 16, 2018
Ok, I’m in love! I’m in love with these fab color schemes. I’m in love with those cute mice! I’m in love with that cute cup shaped card!! Did I mention that I love it all?!! : )
February 16, 2018
Love your cards, they are so creative! I love what you did with the ink cubes for the backgrounds, and those mice are so darn cute! Thanks for the inspiration and sharing with us!
February 16, 2018
I love, love, love these cards! The use of the mice is fun and cute and the colors are vibrant and subtle at the same time, which is really very unique! Fabulous!
February 16, 2018
Awesome backgrounds!!
February 16, 2018
wow, how come I have never thought of doing a background with ink cubes ! You’re genius ! Thanks for sharing !
February 16, 2018
I absolutely love the backgrounds and can’t wait to try them. Beautiful cards.
February 16, 2018
Awww!!! Adorable and sweet cards!!!
February 16, 2018
Oh oh oh! I have mini inks from the MMH kits! This is an amazing idea! Tomorrow I am going to make some backgrounds like this 🙂
February 16, 2018
fun color combo …
February 16, 2018
I love the mini ink cube backgrounds that you created–thanks for the inspiration!
February 16, 2018
Heather, all three are such pretty cards and the background designs you made for each are splendid! And who can resist those adorable mice? Love all 3 of your creations!