Monday, August 14, 2017

Distress Oxide Layers Tutorial

Hello everyone! It is Monday again and of course we have a new Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge for you and this week we have a Nautical theme. Perfect for this time of the year.




Don't miss checking out the post by our August guest designer, Simo

Layers of ink - Distress Oxide Layers Tutorial by Anna-Karin

Funnily enough and without planning it, I have another whale project for you this week, after last week's Clear Whale Card. It is quite different from the card though and uses entirely different stamps and techniques. I worked in my art journal this week and had fun layering up a scene with Distress Oxide inks. The stamps come from Hero Arts Color Layering Blue Whale set.

Layers of ink - Distress Oxide Layers Tutorial by Anna-Karin

After cutting a piece of watercolor paper, I masked off the top third with SSS Masking Paper.

Layers of ink - Distress Oxide Layers Tutorial by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Oxides

I smeared blue shades of Distress Oxides on my craft sheet misted with water and repeatedly dipped the paper into the ink, making it darker towards the front and lighter towards the horizon. Dry the paper in between and vary the amount of pressure to sometimes only pick up splotches of color from the craft sheet. I also held the paper on its side and dripped down water with a pipette to create the look of waves that you see above.

Layers of ink - Distress Oxide Layers Tutorial by Anna-Karin

When dry, apply masking paper over the sea and die cut a circle of masking paper for the sun.

Layers of ink - Distress Oxide Layers Tutorial by Anna-Karin

Smear yellow and blue Distress Oxides on a craft sheet, trying to plan it so that the yellow will be mainly where the sun is. Mist with water and dip the sky into the ink. Unlike the sea, I didn't want texture here. Remove the sun mask.

Layers of ink - Distress Oxide Layers Tutorial by Anna-Karin

Ink a round ink-blending tool with Fossilized Amber and press on the sun, dissolve with water and a paint brush. Also add a little yellow going across the sun. Stamp with the texture stamp from the Blue Whale Layering set on the sea to create a yellow reflection.

Layers of ink - Distress Oxide Layers Tutorial by Anna-Karin

When dry, stamp with the wave stamp from the same set, using both shades of blue from Dina Wakley's Mixed Media palette.

Layers of ink - Distress Oxide Layers Tutorial by Anna-Karin

I wanted the first layer of my whale to be really light and stamped it with Iced Spruce. Ink, mist with water, stamp once, mist with water again and stamp again. Use the impression you like the best (I used the lightest one).

Layers of ink - Distress Oxide Layers Tutorial by Anna-Karin

When dry, stamp with Faded Jeans, this time without misting with water to keep the details sharp.

Layers of ink - Distress Oxide Layers Tutorial by Anna-Karin

Ink the texture stamp with Salty Ocean, mist with water and stamp on the body of the whale.

Layers of ink - Distress Oxide Layers Tutorial by Anna-Karin

Hold a piece of paper over the detailed areas of the whale to protect them and carefully mist a little bit of water on its back.

Layers of ink - Distress Oxide Layers Tutorial by Anna-Karin

It is hard to capture the cool effect of the lighter ink and water on the back of the whale, but you might see it on this photo.

Layers of ink - Distress Oxide Layers Tutorial by Anna-Karin

When dry, stamp the facial features with black ink Archival Ink. Cut out. There are also coordinating dies.

Layers of ink - Distress Oxide Layers Tutorial by Anna-Karin

Repeat for the two small whales.

Layers of ink - Distress Oxide Layers Tutorial by Anna-Karin

Leo also likes the whale - I get a lot of these types of photos when photographing my projects. :)

I also splattered the background with Picket Fence Paint and a splatter brush. You can see the effect of that on this photo.

Layers of ink - Distress Oxide Layers Tutorial by Anna-Karin

This masking technique for the sun is fun and easy and can also be used for the moon.

Layers of ink - Distress Oxide Layers Tutorial by Anna-Karin

As you can see here, I masked off a tiny strip of white along the horizon line, when masking the sea, to get the thin white line that you see. The boat should have been stamped a little closer for the sake of perspective.

I really like the cool texture of the sea created by the Oxide layering.

Layers of ink - Distress Oxide Layers Tutorial by Anna-Karin

The sentiments and page number come from Tim Holtz's Clippings stickers. When I art journal on lose pages, I usually round two corners before adhering them to my art journals - in this case the Small Creative Dylusions Journal. I found an empty spot next to a nautical page from two years ago. You can find the tutorial for that Set Sail page here, if you want to have a look.

I hope you will join us this week in our Nautical challenge. As always, you have a chance to win a $50 gift voucher to do some fun shopping at Simon Says Stamp. You have until Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.





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Thank you for visiting today!

Happy summer crafting!

Anna-Karin

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17 comments:

  1. Fabulous art journalling Anna-karin :-) the whales are gorgeous and I love the way you made the sky and the sun, the whole design is brilliant :-)
    Love little Leo getting in on the act too, he is such a good boy helping mummy :-) ❤️

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  2. What a gorgeous background on your journal page, Anna-Karin. The whole scene reminds me of the ocean and how peaceful it is. I love the photo with Leo's little hand pointing to the whale. I bet he enjoys watching you create. They grow so fast, enjoy every moment.

    Cathie ♥

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  3. I love how you build all the scenes. It's kinda painting! Love the colors of this one and can almost feel the sea breeze. Hugs, Marzena

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  4. I love your ocean scene. Makes me wish I was near an ocean right now. Love how you did the water plus how you added the yellow in the water to make it look like the sun is reflecting of the ocean.

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  5. Love these fabulous journal pages, Anna-Karin. The colors and patterns on these two pages are so stunning. Love the great sentiments, too. :)

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  6. Such an amazing journal page Anna-Karin...I love the beautiful background and scene! The whales are Awesome!!! Lots of hugs xxx Simona

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  7. You've captured the freedom of the ocean in your fabulous journal pages, Anna-Karin ... such beautiful detailing I could almost be there! Anita :)

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  8. A great job Anna-Karin and I love the fact that the water actually looks like its moving in the wake of the whales "movement". Well done.

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  9. WOW! What a stunning art journal, Anna-Karin! Loving all of the tutorial pictures to get a good idea of the process too :)

    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  10. You have created such a wonderful ocean scene, Anna-Karin! I love the gorgeous background, and the blue whales are just stunning! hugs, Maura

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  11. This is so pretty and relaxing! I want to jump into this scene myself! It really does show off your serious art skills and I admire your talents for drawing. Love especially how the water is reflecting the sun.

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  12. This is just so beautiful and you've really created such a wonderful tranquil scene where you feel you can hear the ocean waves lapping...it's fabulous, Anna-Karin! :)

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  13. As always your works are fabulous! Your tutorial is so beautiful and helpful! thanks for sharing with us! love the design and colors are fantastic! barbara

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  14. what a beautiful layout Anna-Karin, so peaceful and tranquil...I can hear the ocean waves and how gorgeous those whales are...hugs kath xxx

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  15. Love your page! Looks so inviting, I could jump into that water.

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  16. This page is so pretty, Anna-Karin! Love all the techniques and the whales are stunning, especially the big one! Hugs, Sandra

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