Monday, June 16, 2014

Ranger Mini Distress Ink Release + a Giveaway!

Hi everyone! I was so excited to get the chance to preview the latest Mini Distress inks from Ranger and Tim Holtz. I am now officially addicted to these little cuties!

One thing that's great about the Minis is you can fit a lot of color into a tight space. I thought they'd be perfect to use with the Distress watercolor technique. I added a little twist by spritzing the inked stamp with Perfect Pearls Mist instead of water. I love the look! Very subtle shimmer - just enough to make the background special without overwhelming it. Here's a quick tutorial if you'd like to try it yourself!

Supplies: Ranger Distress Watercolor Cardstock, Ranger Mini Distress Ink (I used set #9), Ranger Perfect Pearls Mist - Pearl, Stampers Anonymous Wallpaper Rubber Stamp

Begin by applying the ink to sections of the stamps - starting with the lightest color. After your stamp is inked, spritz the surface with Pearl mist. You can use as little or as much as you'd like. I wanted a very faded, watery look, so my application is fairly heavy.

Immediately place the watercolor paper onto the stamp. Cover with a piece of scrap paper and press to transfer the ink.

Remove paper from stamp and let dry. If there are areas where the ink has puddled, you can carefully blot to remove them.

When the stamped panel is dry, adhere it to a folded black Kraft Core card. Emboss a strip of kraft cardstock using the Sizzix Letterpress Texture Fade and attach to left side. Stamp image of man, trim closely and adhere to card with foam dots. Embellish card using various idea-ology embellishments.

So, who wants to win a complete set of these gorgeous little ink pads?! All you have to do is leave a comment below, making sure you include your email address if you don't have a Blogger profile. I'll leave the comments open until midnight Friday the 20th and announce a winner Saturday. Good luck!

The products I used can be found at Inspiration Emporium via the links below. When shopping at IE, remember to use my coupon code - stamptramp - to save 10% on your order.



Thanks so much for stopping by today - I hope you enjoyed my tutorial. Have a wonderful, creative week!

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252 comments:

  1. bearcrazymanJune 16, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    Very cool thanks for the chance to win

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  2. pamJune 16, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win! I love these little guys-so versatile!!!

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  3. Michelle MurphyJune 16, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    Have been putting off buying these..you are making it very hard not too. Love the piece.

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  4. DebbieJune 16, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    I know these would be great on distress those tiny spaces on my projects. Thank you Shelly and Ranger for the chance to win..
    Debbie
    debradley07@gmail.com

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  5. Creepy GlowbuggJune 16, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    I am loving this watercolor technique, and the result is awesome! I have some of the full sized ink pads, but these little guys are a must for my stash! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  6. AnonymousJune 16, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    Beautiful work!

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  7. Janet WilsonJune 16, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    Brilliant project, love the background. Thanks for the chance to win. jswilson999@fsmail.net

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  8. VicJune 16, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    Great background. The more I see of the minis, the more I want them!

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  9. Janet LeeJune 16, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    Wonderful technique. Would love to try these babies for myself.

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  10. raquelmason.blogspot.comJune 16, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    What a cool technique Shelly, the background is fantastic!

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  11. RobynJune 16, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    Thanks for the inspiration and a chance to win some minis. My email is in my google profile

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  12. Corrie HerrimanJune 16, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    Beautiful result ! Thank you for the chance to win !
    Corrie x

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  13. acornreadsJune 16, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    Great card...very inspirational...and I love the watercolor technique. Thank you!
    pgbfurry@gmail.com

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  14. SusanKJune 16, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    Love your card and the technique! Now to get my own distress minis...hoping I win a set! Thank you!!!!

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  15. UnknownJune 16, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    Beautiful watercolor technique on your background paper!

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  16. DeirdreJune 16, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    Gorgeous technique and great idea for a pearl like finish. Must look for my bottles of pearl/metallic sprays to try this. Now if only I knew where they were.......

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  17. UnknownJune 16, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    Such a great card, thanks for showing the stamping technique, it's great inspiration!

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  18. Melinda CJune 16, 2014 at 12:09 PM

    Love Love Love your card! I'm adding you to my blog feeder!

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  19. Karen K.June 16, 2014 at 12:20 PM

    I love this technique and I will definately use it on my next swap coming up this Saturday!

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  20. SueJune 16, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    Gorgeous card gorgeous background! I have yet to buy my first mini, I can no longer resist! Thanks!
    Sue

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  21. lindaJune 16, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    love this technique, now just if i had the small set of timmy's ink pads, no ink waist with these lovely's. thanks for sharing!! misspriss_okla@hotmail.com

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  22. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansJune 16, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    Fabulous card and background , love the focal image set against the background Shelly. Tracy x

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  23. pamJune 16, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    beautiful project !!!

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  24. Wanda MariaJune 16, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    Thanks for the little tutorial and the chance to win! Love the project!

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  25. UnknownJune 16, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    Very masculine project! Thanks for sharing.

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  26. RedanneJune 16, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    That is such a great tip about using the Perfect Pearls, I will give that one a try. I love the wonderful background you created using it. Thanks so much for the chance to win! Anne x

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  27. MeresanthJune 16, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    Oh, I love these new colour sets! Some of my favourite colours! Thank you for the chance to win these cuties!

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  28. slbt17June 16, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    I love working with distress inks and prefect peals mist - thanks for the inspiration and fun!
    Sandra ltb
    slbt17@yahoo.com

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  29. ScrapbookdollJune 16, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    Nice card, and these mini are so handy!
    Marie-Anne

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  30. Donna GibsonJune 16, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    Oh, I love the idea of spritzing with PP mist instead of water! That would be great with the stencil printing technique too! Now I'll have to try it!

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  31. TonaJune 16, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    LOVE your card!

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  32. JenniferJune 16, 2014 at 1:41 PM

    Would love to try these mini Distress Inks. Love the full sized ones, but these seem even better. Love your tutorial.

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  33. lilscrappersJune 16, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    I love your little twist! The tech itself is stunning, but the PP is just FUN!

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  34. DriaJune 16, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    Terrific technique!I would love to win these

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  35. TonyaJune 16, 2014 at 2:27 PM

    Oh wow! Love these Distress Inks......thanks so much for a chance to win!

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  36. LoraineCJune 16, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    I love the minis and thanks for sharing, I hadn't thought of spraying with perfect pearls instead of water and I just love the letterpress embossing folders.

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  37. Sharon YJune 16, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    Fabulous background! Great tip on using perfect pearls mist. Thanks to you, Ranger and Tim for the fabulous giveaway!

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  38. BettyJune 16, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    Great card! Thanks for the pics...and the chance to win the new minis!

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  39. ConJune 16, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    I so enjoyed this masculine card you did! thank you for sharing the how-to also. I am looking for Tim Holtz product inspirations. I really (really) need step-by-step instructions. I've never worked with the distressed inks but want to. -con

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  40. UnknownJune 16, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    I love how you did the background for the card. It is definitely something I can try. I love all the minis. The colors are great, you can store them easily and take them anywhere. Thanks for the giveaway chance.

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  41. SusanJune 16, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    Love this background technique! I can't wait to try it myself! Thanks so much for the opportunity to win the newest mini Distress inks.!

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  42. faddisfamilyJune 16, 2014 at 3:42 PM

    Nice card, going to spend a bit of time exploring your blog as this is my first visit here. Thanks for the opportunity to enter the contest!

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  43. DoofyJEss2June 16, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    Nice card! Am a big fan of the distress inks! Would love to win this set! thanks for the opportunity!

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  44. Cim Allen June 16, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    I love the watercolor technique .. I've used it so many times ! Love your project :)

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  45. D WaltonJune 16, 2014 at 3:59 PM

    Classic color combo. Great masculine card.

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  46. Marilyn C.June 16, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    Beautiful job with the very masculine card. Great idea using the minis with a shimmer spray.

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  47. SusanHJune 16, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    Yes - love the minis. Your background is pretty awesome, too!

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  48. HettyJune 16, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    Love your card, Shelly and that watercolor lookis beautiful.
    Those new mini distress inks are too cute to take on vacation.

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  49. Words and PicturesJune 16, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    That shimmery damask background is just beautiful - what a fabulous card! Thanks so much for a chance to win some of those little pads of joy!
    Alison x

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  50. LindaJune 16, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    This is so cool! Love your watercolor background! Thanks for the chance to win mini's! lindavanvliet at home dot nl

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  51. Denise BryantJune 16, 2014 at 5:33 PM

    Great card! Love the technique you used on the background!

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  52. Kathy EddyJune 16, 2014 at 5:43 PM

    Pick me, pick me Shelley! I love these little buggers! Love your project too!

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  53. UnknownJune 16, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    Beautiful card Shelly! These stinkers are so cute great to work with.

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  54. Lisa HJune 16, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    Woo Hoo!! More minis, I have one set and they are handy! I really like your card Shelly, it's fabulous. =)

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  55. patJune 16, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    nice card and love the colors.Thanks for the chance to win the minis,they are great.

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  56. stamping sueJune 16, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    Great card! like the technique. thanks for the chance to be included in your drawing.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  57. AnonymousJune 16, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    Love your card Shelly! So much vintage goodness! I also love spritzing with pp mist (Biscotti is my fav!) instead of plain water. So pretty! Thank you for the opportunity to win a set of the new inks!

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  58. Corissa FreemanJune 16, 2014 at 6:46 PM

    Love your card. Thanks for the opportunity to win a set!

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  59. Tracey A. in NHJune 16, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    Gorgeous card...and I love that color combo!!!

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  60. Irines AcostaJune 16, 2014 at 7:00 PM

    Great card and thanks for the chance to win

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  61. AnonymousJune 16, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    Beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win some of the cutest ink pads ever!

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  62. AnonymousJune 16, 2014 at 7:44 PM

    LOVE the distress minis and it would be great to win a set of the NEW colors. How fun. Really love the guy card. Nice technique. Thank you. Linda from Alaska

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  63. Gloria LJune 16, 2014 at 7:49 PM

    Love those little things. Aren't they just SO cute! You have a great project!

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  64. Rea'June 16, 2014 at 7:52 PM

    Love your card and all the Tim Holtz goodness you used on it; awesome tutorial... gotta try using the perfect pearls like that! The more I see of the minis the more I want them ... I have one set waiting to get the others ! I like the use of them with the stencils too ... so much easier !! Thanks for a chance to win :)

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  65. DawnJune 16, 2014 at 7:52 PM

    Would love the opportunity to have my name included in the giveaway. Love Distress Inks!!!! I learned something new from your card. Thanks!!!

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  66. MemeJune 16, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    Love your card and all your art you do!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  67. Hee Sun Kim (MIYAKE)June 16, 2014 at 8:28 PM

    thanks for the chance to win!!!

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  68. KATJune 16, 2014 at 8:33 PM

    Now not only do I need the mini but I love that stamp you used in your background! That background is FABULOUS!

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  69. Maxine #6215June 16, 2014 at 8:33 PM

    I so love all the distress colors, but tend to use the browns more for making things that are new old. LOL...just me I guess.

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  70. UnknownJune 16, 2014 at 8:36 PM

    Thanks for letting me walk around inside that crazy talented head of yours, and thanks for the giveaway opportunity. Love the look of these minis !!

    mufflet@atlanticbb.net

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  71. UnknownJune 16, 2014 at 8:40 PM

    Thanks for a great tutorial!

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  72. UnknownJune 16, 2014 at 10:05 PM

    I love seeing how you create. Thanks for sharing.

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  73. UnknownJune 16, 2014 at 10:27 PM

    Yes Please, thanks for sharing - Love your creations :)

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  74. KnitterPamJune 16, 2014 at 11:31 PM

    So many fun details on your card! Thanks for sharing, and for the chance to win!

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  75. rhonda nickolJune 17, 2014 at 12:03 AM

    Loved your card, all the details are amazing and thanks for the chance to win!

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  76. Karen AKA SoccerboyzmomJune 17, 2014 at 12:17 AM

    Love the project and who wouldn't want to win the new mini's. I totally would!!!!

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  77. MarciJune 17, 2014 at 12:34 AM

    Very cool affect with the Perfect Pearls mist and the stamp! Thank you for the chance. My email is uoldhag49@yahoo.com I like the colors on these new minis.

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  78. Vic's Creations!June 17, 2014 at 12:39 AM

    Beautiful background! Thanks for the chance to win. I don't have any mini's yet!

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  79. MonikaRoseJune 17, 2014 at 1:30 AM

    Hi. How cool is your back ground. Love working with water on distress inks. Love the look. The minis would be interesting to work with...

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  80. Jan CastleJune 17, 2014 at 1:38 AM

    Wonderful guy card...love what you did to it! TFS and for a chance to win.
    Jan

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  81. Gloria WestermanJune 17, 2014 at 1:49 AM

    Awesome man card...love how you used the word press...thanks for the chance to win these ink pads...

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  82. Memories by MandaJune 17, 2014 at 2:08 AM

    Wonderful card! I love the new distress minis. Would love to win some

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  83. Dee SpillaneJune 17, 2014 at 2:49 AM

    I love how you did this card. Awesome hop here.

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  84. jasannJune 17, 2014 at 3:36 AM

    This is a beautiful card, and thanks for the opportunity to win some minis!!!

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  85. UnknownJune 17, 2014 at 3:45 AM

    Fabulous project with the distress inks!!! Perfect card for a guy I know! Thanks for the giveaway! Birdofparadise73@Gmail.com

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  86. AnonymousJune 17, 2014 at 3:47 AM

    Mini distress inks? I've been waiting for this! .. though this was long overdue *gg* it's easier to try more colors (though all of them are wonderful - I mostly like the brilliance), please, count me in! Cool card - and a quick, easy, most wonderful result!
    hugs serafeena

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  87. Lisa VJune 17, 2014 at 3:51 AM

    I love the idea of misting with some shimmer! Those ink pads are so cute!

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  88. UnknownJune 17, 2014 at 4:05 AM

    I thought I could do without these and then I saw how cute they are!!! I love this technique and the one where you ink up the stencils to make an impression - both definitely work better with itsy bitsy teeny weeny distress inks!!! Thanks for the chance to win Shelly x

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  89. SusanneJune 17, 2014 at 4:11 AM

    I like your card a lot. So easy and quick to make, yet very awesome! Thanks for the chance to win these cute pads!

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  90. PamJune 17, 2014 at 5:01 AM

    Fabulous technique! Love your card. I don't have any of these darling minis yet. Thanks for the chance to win some.

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  91. UnknownJune 17, 2014 at 5:34 AM

    Shelly love the tutorial, thank you for sharing ^.^

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  92. Small TJune 17, 2014 at 6:04 AM

    Ooooooh, I love these new sets! Thank you so much for the chance to win! :-) xo

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  93. carol watsonJune 17, 2014 at 6:05 AM

    Thanks for the tutorial, love your watercolor background. Tim had a great idea when he came up with the MINI! Thanks for the discount.

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  94. Stamped ImpressionsJune 17, 2014 at 6:05 AM

    Beautiful card and love the technique! Thanks for the chance to win those little ink pads!

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  95. AnonymousJune 17, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    Great tutorial Shelly! I've already tested out the mini blending tools which I love. Haven't tried the pads yet. Thanks for the chance to win. Karen.x

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  96. Astrid MacleanJune 17, 2014 at 6:24 AM

    A fabulous tutorial and a more than gorgeous card!! What a great technique to add the perfect pearls to mist it, - brilliant!! Love how you have finished it too!! And well, who would not love to win a set of these cool ink pads, thanks for the opportunity!!

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  97. GingerJune 17, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    Thanks for sharing this technique, love the way it turned out. Distress Inks are the best!

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  98. DebbyJune 17, 2014 at 6:43 AM

    Your work is beautiful, as always! Thanks for sharing.

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  99. mbchettiJune 17, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    Love Tim's distress inks for so many reasons. Thanks for the chance to win...

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  100. VéroJune 17, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing this wonderfull tutorial and thank you too for the chance to win these lovely and practical little Distress Inks.I'm fond of Distress Inks!

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  101. Tarnished RoseJune 17, 2014 at 7:36 AM

    I love the way you created the background. Awesome!

    Marilyn

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  102. UnknownJune 17, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    I love your card!! Please include me in this great mini pads give away. Thx judy

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  103. JuliaJune 17, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    That pearl effect is fabulous. I have the first set of mini's and love them, so handy. I would just DYE to have the new ones, please pick me! juliaom@windstream.net

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  104. Dee in N.H.June 17, 2014 at 8:30 AM

    Love your background! Thanks for a chance to win these little cuties!

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  105. stlbarbJune 17, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    Since I have all of the Distress pads, I didn't see a need for the minis, too. But now I'm seeing how handy they could be! Nice for traveling, too.

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  106. Amy MJune 17, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    Love these mini distress inks, thanks for the opportunity to win some.

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  107. auntiejenniJune 17, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    genius. absolute genius to spray the stamped image with perfect pearls instead of water. sigh. i can only imagine how much fun you have playing with all of tim's toys. thank you for your inspiration this morning and for the chance to win these much coveted minis. angelheartcottage@comcast.net

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  108. KariJune 17, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    I love the mini distress inks, they are soooo darn cute.

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  109. Mary MacJune 17, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    Such a fantastic masculine card, just love the colors from these mini's

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  110. EvaJune 17, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    What a fabulous masculine cards..love the colors, they are perfect!

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  111. KeatheJune 17, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    Beautiful work! Thank you for the giveaway :)

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  112. UnknownJune 17, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    beautiful....i would love to win a set of the minis. thank you!

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  113. ClaudineJune 17, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    Really nicely done Shelly, I love the background you've created. I have that set of stamps that you used and I never use it, time to get it out.

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  114. barbv #2975June 17, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    Thanks for sharing your tutorial! Appreciate it!

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  115. mevrouw verburgJune 17, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    so nice, thank you for sharing.

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  116. Karen SanvilleJune 17, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    Great card. Thanks for the chance to win

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  117. AnonymousJune 17, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Thanks for a chance to win!

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  118. Sue KosecJune 17, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    Thank you sooooooooooooo much for the "how to" ... and thank you, Tim and Ranger for the chance to win these little sweeties.
    SuZeQ

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  119. creative meJune 17, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    I have never tried this technique. Thanks for the ideas. I would love to win a set since I have the others already !

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  120. Nancy WalkerJune 17, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    I like this method of transferring the ink from the background stamp to the watercolor paper. There is much less a chance of goofing it up this way! Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  121. RoxanneJune 17, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    Oh my! I absolutely love this muted look and colors! Especially when paired with those wonderful shadow presses! Can't seem to find those anywhere.....but when I do...sure going to try this! Thanks for sharing! Love this!

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  122. Kim GyuJune 17, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    Your card is gorgeous! I wish I had seen it for Father's Day, lol. I love minis because they can go with me anywhere! I only use Distress Inks on my projects (ok, maybe archival ink too from Ranger), so the minis are perfect when I create with friends. LOVE EM'

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  123. Angie LintonJune 17, 2014 at 10:59 AM

    Gorgeous background. Thanks for the chance to win these little cuties.

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  124. UnknownJune 17, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    Love those minis. Love your card. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  125. Evelyn S.June 17, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    Of course, you have a beautiful creation, Shelly! I have gone back and forth about buying the minis; as it is, I have so little accessible storage space. (My full size Distress pads are in Cropper Hoppers under the bench of the kitchen nook!) But I'm always game for a giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity.

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  126. MichaelJune 17, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    I love the background!!! Great idea! Thank for the chance to win! ottclectic@yahoo.com

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  127. SaraJune 17, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    Awesome project - thank you for sharing your technique! And thank you for the chance to win!

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  128. UnknownJune 17, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    Great Background Shelly... love the colors, the stamp of course and the way you have done this particular piece... GREAT PLAY!!!! Love, Light and Peace... Bonnie

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  129. conlin664June 17, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    Love this technique. thanks for a chance to win!

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  130. AnonymousJune 17, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    Love those minis! Thanks for the opportunity! :)

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  131. GingerJune 17, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    Beautiful card, love the watercolor!!

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  132. Dee deeJune 17, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    Love the card and the watercolor effect!

    slubub@yahoo.com

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  133. JanieJune 17, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    Love the card. Great technique.

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  134. ShantaJune 17, 2014 at 12:30 PM

    I love this card! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

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  135. ConfettinyJune 17, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    Great technique and very nice card!

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  136. UnknownJune 17, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    Great card! You always have the best ideas for masculine cards! Thx 4 the chance to win! stefrick@verizon.net

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  137. LoriJune 17, 2014 at 12:45 PM

    Love your card, Shelly! Always do. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  138. YogiJune 17, 2014 at 12:55 PM

    wonderful bkgr'd. I love the mini's I have already and would love to win the rest BIG GRIN. Have a great day

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  139. AnnieJune 17, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    Great masculine card or Steampunk. I just love anything Steampunk. I would be thrilled to win a set of Mini Distress Ink Pads.
    Thanks, Annie in DE

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  140. LindaJune 17, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    Distress watercolour is one of my favorite techniques. It's great to use the minis this way. Love the new colour range

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  141. Ellen FisherJune 17, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    Loving this great background technique! Thanks much, Shelly, for sharing.

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  142. primdollieJune 17, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    I love this technique!! what a brilliant idea to use the perfect pearls!! Thnx for a chance to win! I would love a set as I haven't gotten any yet to play with!

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  143. Karen in TexasJune 17, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    Love the idea of spritzing with Perfect Pearls mist! Thanks for the tutorial.

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  144. Nancy ZunicJune 17, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    I love your background technique using the minis! They are a must have! Thanks so much for a chance to win!

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  145. UnknownJune 17, 2014 at 1:37 PM

    What a great idea to use Perfect Pearls as the water! I never thought of that but will definitely give it a try.

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  146. AprilJune 17, 2014 at 1:58 PM

    I love how your background turned out. Thanks for sharing the tutorial. Love your card!

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  147. S@ndy DillerJune 17, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    Great technique Shelly - But of course I always love your work.

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  148. usagypsyJune 17, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    Great card! I love the cuteness of these inks! Along with the beautiful colors!

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  149. eggJune 17, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    I'm finding my one set of mini's so very versatile. I love your background technique using them, had not thought of using the perfect pearls! Thanks for the chance of having more sets of these little darlings.

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  150. Rhonda JJune 17, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    I'm nearly on overload seeing all these great ways to use the new mini's...but I still think I need them!!! :) Thanks for the card idea and technique.

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  151. JingleJune 17, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    This is just awesome! I love it!

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  152. texasbarbJune 17, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    Love the card! Thanks for the tutorial and a chance to get inky with the new mini's.
    bjstamps at suddenlink dot net

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  153. Debbie K.June 17, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    Great card, Shelly. Love your tutorials. I'd be tickled pink to win your give-away. Thanks for the chance and have a great week!
    DebbieK
    d kaste at wi dot rr dot com

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  154. UnknownJune 17, 2014 at 3:32 PM

    That technique looks like so much fun and I will definitely try it. I don't have any of the minis yet, so I'm excited about the opportunity to win them. Thanks for the chance.

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  155. buttercupJune 17, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    I love the card and thanks for the tutorial. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  156. PamJune 17, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    Beautiful background, Shelly, great manly card!

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  157. steffiJune 17, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    Great tutorial and shows the inks of perfectly

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  158. shariJune 17, 2014 at 3:58 PM

    I'll have to try this technique, love the card. Thanks so much for the chance to win these great inks. cricutrookie at aol dot com

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  159. BeckyBJune 17, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    The minis make it so easy to ink more than one color on a stamp

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  160. BarbaraJune 17, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    I always enjoy your tutorials. Thanks for the chance to win some minis.

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  161. HelenJune 17, 2014 at 4:17 PM

    I love your card. I just got the shadow press folders and haven't used them yet. Good inspiration. Thanks for the chance to win these minis.

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  162. mewTilmanJune 17, 2014 at 4:17 PM

    The new mini ink pads look like great fun. Thanks for the tutorial and for a chance to win!

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  163. joyJune 17, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    Gorgeous background! I am going to try this, for sure. Thanks for the chance to win these awesome little ink pads!

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  164. UnknownJune 17, 2014 at 4:44 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial and the chance to win the new set of mini distress inks, I love how you used them on a stamp, off for a search through my stash, you have got me thinking :)

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  165. A Crafty PersonJune 17, 2014 at 4:48 PM

    Thank you for the opportunity to win these three new AWESOME mini ink pads!! I love your card.

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  166. GTNanaJune 17, 2014 at 5:09 PM

    I think I've tried this before. I must be using the wrong paper (or something!)...my colors ran all over the place and it was a hot mess! Going to try it again, when I win those adorable mini ink pads!! TFS.

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  167. Teri TerrificJune 17, 2014 at 5:11 PM

    Your tag is perfectly suited for a masculine...ANY OCCASION! Thank you for the inspiration and tutorial. Thank you, too, for offering the mini ink pad give-away. :D

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  168. Larissa HeskettJune 17, 2014 at 5:30 PM

    WOW!! Just AWESOME!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and for the chance to win!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  169. EmmaJaneJune 17, 2014 at 5:47 PM

    Fun idea to use Perfect Pearls instead of water. Great card!

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  170. JaneJune 17, 2014 at 5:51 PM

    I loved your tutorial and offering those great mini ink pads as prizes. Me!!! Me!!! Thanks Jane

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  171. Cynthia ClarkJune 17, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    Love the spritzing with Perfect Pearls! And I so dig that image! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  172. PamJune 17, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  173. TanyaJune 17, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    Beautiful piece. Love the background. Thanks for the chance to win :)
    Phenis2031 at yahoo dot com

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  174. ShawnJune 17, 2014 at 6:40 PM

    Another great piece Shelly. I too keep putting these little cuties off, but can see I need to join the bundles of joy club.

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  175. UnknownJune 17, 2014 at 6:40 PM

    the background looks like a piece of water damaged wall paper that you up scaled....great idea

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  176. LindaJune 17, 2014 at 7:40 PM

    Very nice card. Like the idea of using Pearl Mist with the Distress ink.

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  177. bkazooJune 17, 2014 at 8:07 PM

    thanks for the chance to win!

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  178. Julia AstonJune 17, 2014 at 8:18 PM

    I love that wonderful background you created for this lovely card!

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  179. TraciJune 17, 2014 at 8:20 PM

    Masculine is so challenging, but this is Stunning! Ty for a chance to win! Hugs Traci

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  180. Delan'sDesignJune 17, 2014 at 8:58 PM

    Thank yo for the opportunity to win these awesome Mini's!
    Denise @ delanrn@yahoo.com

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  181. CindyJune 17, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    The minus are terrific - didn't see the need at first but now I'm finding lots of possibilities.

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  182. BarbaraJune 17, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    enjoyed your card. The mini haven't hit our area yet love them

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  183. lyndaJune 17, 2014 at 9:55 PM

    The minis are perfect for this technique. Can't wait to try it for myself!

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  184. UnknownJune 17, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    I love that these are easier to take to crops

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  185. MichelleJune 17, 2014 at 10:38 PM

    Great project! I love the colors you chose to use for background. I'd love to win the new inks! Thank you for the opportunity!

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  186. Rebecca EdnieJune 17, 2014 at 10:49 PM

    I'm dying to have some more mini distress inks. I love the tiny storage footprint.

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  187. TangledBlueRoseJune 17, 2014 at 10:58 PM

    Great idea, thank you for the inspiration! Also thanks for the chance to try out the minis!

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  188. nonnieJune 17, 2014 at 11:02 PM

    beautiful piece...thanks for sharing...and for the chance to win.....

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  189. TaraJune 17, 2014 at 11:37 PM

    It's hard to find a way to do Masculine sometimes! I love this. I would love to win a set of the mini Distress Inks too. :)

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  190. ksqueenbJune 18, 2014 at 12:18 AM

    Love the background technique. I will have to try this as I am having a hard time imagining how it looks with the shimmer

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  191. NoxJune 18, 2014 at 12:31 AM

    That is just a lovely card and I love that background - great idea to spritz with the pearl mist rather than just water! It inspires me to try that with some of my background stamps!

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  192. gsgailJune 18, 2014 at 12:45 AM

    Love those colors together on your card. Thanks for the tutorial and thanks for the chance to win. I really need some of those minis !

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  193. DianeJune 18, 2014 at 1:11 AM

    Great idea for these small ink pads to mix colors on a background stamp.

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  194. Hee Sun Kim (MIYAKE)June 18, 2014 at 1:56 AM

    I love how you created the backgrounds.
    Thanks for chance to win!

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  195. Amazingly BlessedJune 18, 2014 at 2:32 AM

    How cool love that stamp and love the idea that they come in packs thanks for chance to win

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  196. AJune 18, 2014 at 3:36 AM

    can't wait to try this! and i'd love to try it with these new little minis. thanks for the chance to win.

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  197. UnknownJune 18, 2014 at 5:09 AM

    What a terrific masculine card! I love the idea of the minis from watching you experts show us how marvelously they work. I appreciate a chance to win some!

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  198. AlteredAddictJune 18, 2014 at 6:27 AM

    what a neat technique, going to have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing.

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  199. DebbyJune 18, 2014 at 6:40 AM

    I really enjoy your blog - your projects give me inspiration and I love tutorials! Thank you for the chance to win!

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  200. Ruby CraftJune 18, 2014 at 6:50 AM

    Wonderful card for any Dad. My Dad was wonderful too! Love my minis, thanks for a great tutorial showing that the minis are the perfect size for this technique.

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Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. I appreciate your comments so much!