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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Jennifer McGuire
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February 18, 2018
Absolutely adorable. Fabulous background techniques and the colors so perfectly highlight the sweet mice.
February 18, 2018
Love the backgrounds & your cards are adorable.
February 18, 2018
The Mice are precious! I love the way you used the cubes for background. Great coloring job and layout!
February 18, 2018
The Mouse Tea Party is such an adorable stamp set. Love your cards and the ink cube background. Thanks for sharing this technique.
February 18, 2018
I can’t get over how adorable these mice are and I love the fun way you used the ink cubes!
February 18, 2018
The mouse stamp is so cute, love your cards.
February 18, 2018
The background of your cards are so clever! Lots of fresh ideas to consider! Thanks Heather!
February 18, 2018
I love how you used the ink cubes to create inked backgrounds for your cards, which are absolutely beyond adorable, by the way!
February 18, 2018
Just to darn adorable!
February 18, 2018
I love all your cards! The colors are fabulous. I need buy some ink cubes! Thanks for the inspiration.
February 18, 2018
Such a sweet group of cards. I love this tea set, and the shaped card is just darling. Also, great way to use the mini ink cubes. Those are such fun backgrounds! I love it. Thanks for sharing with us.
February 17, 2018
Cute! These are just so cute!!!
February 17, 2018
You used a fab colour palette on your cards. Love your ink cube techniques.
February 17, 2018
How super fun are these! What three unique looks with just some mini ink pads and stamps! Totally love it! TFS!
February 17, 2018
Cute little mice. Using the ink cubes for a background is very creative.