Distress Ink Smooshing for Die Cuts—2 Cards! Plus Simon’s Cheering for You Blog Hop!
I haven’t gotten to play with my Distress Inks for a while and ink smooshing is one of my all-time-favorite techniques! When I saw the new Arching Leaf Border die from Simon Says Stamp’s Cheering for You release, I immediately envisioned it in an array of ink smooshed colors.
This is such a fun way to customize your die cuts—simply create a smooshed background and then cut it with any die. It elevates the look of the die cut in a different way that ink blending just can’t quite do.
The cards I created also feature some other new products from Simon’s Cheering for You collection, including the CZ Design You stamp and die set. To create the purple and blue card, I used the following Distress Inks to smoosh the background: Salvaged Patina, Shaded Lilac, Chipped Sapphire, and Villainous Potion.
The green card uses the same products as the card above, except I changed out which Distress Inks I used for the smooshing. They were: Forest Moss, Shabby Shutters, Walnut Stain, Uncharted Mariner, and Salvaged Patina.
Be sure to watch the video so you can see how I accomplished the ink smooshing effects on these cards!
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MORE INSPIRATION: Also be sure to check out the Simon Says Stamp Blog Galleries for additional inspiration using the Cheering for You release. We all inspire each other and this is a great resource that I use personally to see ideas using the products from this collection!
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The smooshing is incredible, I will try it soon.
These cards are STUNNING!
Love how you stepped up the die cuts by using ink smooshing. My favorite is the purple/blue card!
So fabulous- thanks for the process video. Such a fun technique with awesome results!
I love that you used the layering technique. Great use of gorgeous color combos. I also have never seen the small foam squares for Simon Says Stamps.
Beautiful! Love your smushing technique!
These cards are beautiful. I love the techniques used. I will have to try this myself. Thanks for the inspiration.
These cards are gorgeous.
Beautiful cards and delightful colors. Thank you so much.
Wow! Beautiful!!
These cards are simple stunning! My Fabius the blue one. So ethereal and calming.
Beautiful
I couldn’t decide which card I liked best until finally I looked at the colors closer, that’s when I decided the “YOU” on the right hand card stood out so much more than the left hand card but I liked the colors on both.
I love these color combinations! The ink smooshing and splatter techniques are terrific! 😊
Everyone pretty much said everything about your cards that I would’ve, so I’ll just add “FANTASTIC!” 💕❤😍
Wow! The colors are amazing on these two cards. So beautiful!
Beautiful cards, I especially like the green one.
Gorgeous cards, I love the colors! Your work is always beautiful!
I really like the arching leaf die border. Ink smooching is a great way to add the variegated color.
I agree, the die cut smooching looks great! I’ll have to give it a go
Gorgeous cards, and what a great idea to use die cuts from a smooshed background!
So stunning, I love them
Love this! And thanks for explaining each step.
Oh my gosh those cards are FABULOUS! I love smooshing!
I really want to try smooshing. I love your color mix
Really want to try smooshing. Your color mix is very pretty
Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing
Pretty cards in true Nina fashion!
This is so beautiful I have already tried it with a die that I have. But I want this die too!
Beautiful cards. I like the Distress look you created with the smooshing on your die cuts. It adds interest to your cards.
Wow Nina, these two cards are absolutely stunning! LOVE the two hues you chose, restful, peaceful beautiful designs. Both so gorgeous xoxo
I love the design and color change!
Gorgeous cards. Love the colors.
Fantastic as always
I absolutely love the look of these cards. I have always been intimidated by ink smooshing. After watching this technique, I really want to try it out! Thanks for the inspiration, Nina. As always, your work is beautiful.
Yes, I looked at ur beautiful sample card …n said to myself…’wow, wonder how this card is made, sure looks complicated.’ Then Nina, days later on UTUBE…here you r demoing how to do this technique! I’m blown away! So easy, so unique! Thank you Nina! U r a mastermind! N
These cards are over the moon!!! Amazing. Great job!
Stunning results by using the smooshing technique
Gorgeous cards! Such a simple technique but stunning results!
Both Cards are so gorgeous. I love the texture from the leaves and your ink smooshing is perfect.
These are stunning! You made me want to do some ink smooshing next crafty session!
Can’t wait to try these techniques!
Love the ink smooshing effect!
Totally love those cards! The colors pop!
Your cards are GORGEOUS! TFS :-)
Love these cards and your videos! Thanks for sharing!
Just beautiful. I love how the images are concentrated on the side.
Gorgeous cards and after watching the video I think I need to try smooshing! You make it look so easy with beautiful results.
Both cards are just lovely, reminds me of plants under the sea.
Wow! Love the composition and the layered colors
These cards are Super Fun! I love the speckled colors on the leaves.. Very inspiring. I follow you on YT.
Wow! Fabulous cards. Love the colors!
I love this!
You just inspired me to buy and try the mica sprays! I’ve been looking at them for a while now and I’m going to take the plunge! Thank you.
Oh Nina, your cards are always beautiful and these are absolutely stunning! The colours work so well together, thanks for the reminder of how good the ink smooshing looks.
Gorgeous set of cards!
I just love your cards. They put me in the mind of both aquatic and fall scenes. Absolutely beautifully detailed.
Love the color combinations you chose!
Thanks for sharing.
These are so beautiful! I love both color combinations! The ink blending in the background is the perfect addition!
I love the effect you created on the cards, so magical!
Absolutely stunning cards. Love both colour combos!
These cards have that WOW factor. Just gorgeous. Tfs.
The colors you chose look great with the gold sentiment! These cards are beautiful!
Beautiful cards!! I always thought ink smooshing would look messy but yours is gorgeous!
These are gorgeous! Great video (as always) too!
What a cool technique! I am going to have to try it out.
Lovely cards ♥️
What dreamy colors. Ink smooshing is one of my faves.
Love all your cards
Wow! Absolutely stunning cards! Love the colours!
Stunning cards. I love them both but the blue, purple, teal one is my favorite. I learned about smooshing inks today. Thank you for sharing your cards.
What beautiful cards and colors, Nina. You always make such beautiful cards.
Both cards are absolutely beautiful 🤩
These are beautiful! Ink smooshing is so much fun!
Nina, these are among the best cards you have ever posted. They are exquisite. TFS!
Lori S in PA
Absolutely stunning. I love them both! Great color combinations. I can’t wait to try your ink smooshing technique.
I love, love these cards. Beautiful colors. Love the die.
Love the look. It can be used for so many different looks.
Those look awesome
These are beautiful
Love these cards (and the video!)
That was amazing to watch. You are so impressive!!
Absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful designs, colors, textures! Gotta check out the video! Thanks for sharing!
I love your videos. I learn so much from you.
Beautiful cards and color combinations ❤️ 💙
Wow, I am so happy I watched your video. That is an amazing technique and the outcome so gorgeous. Never done this before and I love it. I am going to give that a try. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain it all. The cards are breath taking!
The ink smooshed die cuts are lovely enough, but putting them over that blended background is just next level. These cards are stunning!
Such a creative card! Gorgeous!!! Love the colours of the first card alot!!
Freaking amazing cards!!! I am definitely going to try this and I want to use those exact colors because they look beautiful together!
Love this technique. Thanks for sharing.
OH WOW!!! Just wow! Totally impressed!
Just beautiful!
These cards are absolutely stunning! I love ink smooching, it gives such great results. Thank you for this inspiration!
Love the technique of ink smooshing. I don’t use it enough. TFS!!
Awesome cards, never thought to try that with die cuts.
Two beautiful cards! I love all the detail in the smooshing.
Beautiful design and technic, love these cards!!!
That ink blending on the background is just gorgeous. Both cards are so beautiful.
Ink smooshing is definitely the way to go with these die cuts, Nina! Love, love, love those leaves!
Nina, I absolutely love your smooshing technique. You are the queen of the smoosh! Thanks for these beautiful ideas! Perfection!
I love ink smooshing! Great cards!
These are so beautiful. Can’t wait to try this!
These are absolutely stunning!
Beautiful cards, great idea for those of us that don’t shade well.
Such beautiful cards, Nina Marie. Love the colors you used. Thanks for sharing.
Truly beautiful jaw-dropping cards!
These are gorgeous! I LOVE your mixed media and the splatters! Great video!
what a beautiful set of cards , love the technique you shared
Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous cards with the ink smoothing technique. Absolutely stunning. It is definitely a less intimidating way to do mixed media projects.
The ink smooshing technique along with the combination of colors that you used allowed you to create a beautifully designed die cut piece that is a uniquely “couture like “ card. Two of them, nonetheless; great job.
Love the colors you chose, and I love to smoosh!!! Yay!
Both cards are so beautifully done it’s too difficult to pick a favorite!
Gorgeous cards, and fun technique!
Love this technique and the cards you made. I appreciate your video, and am inspired to create unique paper for leafy die cuts.
These are Gorgeous, Nina!!!! I love the colors!!!
Love the ink smooshing!! Your colors are amazing. Great ideas and inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
Love your cards and love the ink smooching ideas!
Love, love this! Excellent idea and color choices!
I was not going to order this die until I saw what you created with it! “Stunning” doesn’t do it justice!
I forgot to tell you that I immediately put that die set in my SSS cart after watching your video on YouTube. I wanted to give you a big THUMBS UP!!
I love this technique and the way you use it. Thanks
I absolutely love these cards.
Wow! These cards are so fabulous. They really stand out.
Love these cards so pretty. I watched the video too.💜💜💜🇨🇦
I love love love both of these cards. You are so talented and the colors are gorgeous
Beautiful cards love the colors!
I especially like the purple card.
Love love these!!
These cards are so beautiful and inspiring! I’m thinking of trying something similar for my niece’s birthday card!
Gorgeous and great tips on ink smooshing.
I like your cards. I want to try this rechnique
Stunning cards. The colors are gorgeous.
Beautiful! I always forget about ink smooshing. And the outcome is obviously beautiful!
Nina, your cards are beautiful! I love the ink smooshing technique. Can’t wait to give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration.
I really like these two cards!
Beautiful cards Nina
Pretty color combos! Love the depth.
l love your ink smooshing technique – beautifu;l results!!!
I love that technique. The results look amazing with the dies. Thanks for the inspiration
I need to use my sprays like this!! SO COOL
Such beautiful cards. Thanks for bringing back the smooshing technique. Such a lovely application. What a great die.
Stunning colors in the beautiful leafy frame!
I can’t wait to try this technique when my package arrives.
Beautiful cards. Love the two different color choices. This die is going on my wish list.
Thanks for sharing.
Awesome ink smooshing results! Thank you for this beautiful inspiration Nina.
Wonderful ink smooshing.
These ink smooshed backgrounds are beautiful with their various color combinations. Beautiful cards.
Beautiful as always Nina. You have a way with color
Love your ink smooching ideas.
I always love watching your videos. Love the color combinations used in this video.
I always love watching your videos. You are such an inspiration. Thanks for all you do!