Stamp Paper Ink

 Every week I look forward to my Split Coast Stampers Weekly Inkling email.  This week the tutorial uses a product I have never heard of: Goosebumps.  Goosebumps is a texture spray and in this tutorial the spray is applied directly to a stamp, then applied to the paper.  The author uses ink to create a resist image, much like one would do with versamark watermark ink, clear embossing powder, and ink.  This technique seems more simple then embossed resist... but there's only one way to know: try it! Split Coast Stampers - Texture Spray Resist tutorial For those interested in trying this technique, I have found Goosebumps on www.scrapbook.com . 

Lately specific color combos will stick with me.  Sometimes they are colors I never would have put together.  Orange is one color that I normally do not use, probably because the color is anything but flattering to my fair skin complexion. But surprisingly, the unexpected will produce an amazing result! For reference, the colors listed are Close to My Heart exclusive ink colors. For an interesting color duo, try Sunflower (light/bright orange) and Hollyhock (medium/bright pink).  Here's a card I made using this combo: For a three color combo, try Autumn Terracota (deep orange), Olive (muted medium green), and Cocoa (deep brown).  Here are two cards I made using this combo: