Distress Ink Techniques for Cardmakers โ€“ Online Class

** Note: The LIVE portion has already taken place. Class resources are available. A replay of the class videos, group participation, coloring guides, and handouts **

Join Jenn Shurkus for an online class, hosted in a private Facebook group!

In this 6.5 hour class, we are going to dive into the world of Distress Inks. Jenn is going to compare and contrast regular Distress inks and Distress Oxides. She is going to share a variety of different techniques that you will be able to use in your cardmaking. This class is going to be dedicated to learning, and creative play. We will not complete any card designs but will have fabulous backgrounds that you could create cards with later, or use as references in your crafty space. This class is perfect for beginners or more advanced cardmakers- there is something to learn for everyone!

Jenn can already tell that there will be a part two to this class because she has SO much to share with you!

All of the class videos are available to watch in the private Facebook group.

Included in the class is a downloadable class handout that will include:

  • class prep information
  • step-outs of the techniques you will be learning
  • instructions listed per technique

Also included is a bonus handout

  • showing samples seen during class, with links to more information about them

Some feedback from previous class attendees:

Jennโ€™s use of product, coupled with her tips, tricks, and easy to learn and follow techniques, has broadened my creativity! I find myself becoming comfortable doing some things I wasnโ€™t comfortable doing before! She is a great teacher and her classes are amazing! โ€“ Jackie, Little Canada, MN

Jennโ€™s classes are so much fun and very instructive. I really think beginners to old pros at card making can enjoy and get something out of these classes. And the fact that you can watch the videos whenever you want is an added bonus. The handouts alone are worth the price of the class. If you want a day of fun creating, sign up for a class! โ€“ Anne, MA

As a โ€œwork in progressโ€ card maker, I found Jennโ€™s class incredibly helpful! I learned so many new tips and tricks and am now able to expand the utilization of the materials that I already own. Jenn was extremely engaging and supportive before, during and after the class! The class would be perfect for new and experienced crafters!

Order class supplies

Kits will not be shipped for this class, so there are some supplies you should have on hand. Mostly, Jenn wants you to use what you have and see what you like during class, then you can always invest in more. All supplies are pictured and linked below.  If you have questions please email Jenn

Supply List:

Jenn will be using a rainbow of Distress Inks in both regular Distress and Distress Oxide (exact colors shown below). You do not need to have all the same colors, or even that many different colors or different inks. Read below for more information

Required Supplies:

  • At least 3 regular Distress inks and 3 Distress Oxide inks. You can get away with just one kind of Distress, Jenn will be comparing and showing techniques with both, you can always purchase some after class and practice the techniques if you like what is shown in class.
  • Either Ink Blending Tools or Blender Brushes โ€“ Jenn will be using both and recommending when to use which
  • Distress Watercolor Cardstock and Distress Heavystock White โ€“ you can use different surfaces, but you will get different results. Jenn highly recommends these and will go over their advantages in class. She recommends having at least 40- 4.25โ€ณ X 5.5โ€ณ sheets of BOTH- we are going to be playing and making A LOT of backgrounds.
  • Water Mister Spray Bottle โ€“ Jenn recommends the Distress Sprayer
  • Embossing Ink and clear and/or white embossing powder
  • Heat Tool โ€“ Jenn recommends the Ranger Heat Tool
  • Flour Sack Cloth or paper towels
  • A sheet of acetate/transparency โ€“ you can use plastic from stamp packaging
  • A non-porous surface to work on โ€“ Jenn recommends a Ranger Craft sheet
  • Paintbrushes โ€“ Jenn will be using Round paintbrushes, Ranger has a fabulous variety pack at a great price, linked below
  • Cup or Bowl for water
  • Red Rubber stamps โ€“ Jenn will be using a variety of backgrounds, and solid, less detailed images. You will also want to have one open image, like the Hero Arts Jelly Fish stamp below. You can see specific sets Jenn will be using, but you do not need to have these exact stamps- use what you have!

*Please note there may be a few additions to this list in the next few days, Jenn will be sure to update this page as well announce it in the class group

Tim Holtz, Picked Raspberry Distress Ink
Tim Holtz, Picked Raspberry Distress Ink
Shop at:
SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide
Tim Holtz, Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide
Shop at:
SSS | LF | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Spiced Marmalade Distress Ink
Tim Holtz, Spiced Marmalade Distress Ink
Shop at:
SSS | Ranger

Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Spiced Marmalade
Shop at:
SSS | LF | Ranger
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Mustard Seed
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Mustard Seed
Shop at:
SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Mustard Seed
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Mustard Seed
Shop at:
SSS | LF | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Twisted Citron Distress Ink
Tim Holtz, Twisted Citron Distress Ink
Shop at:
SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Twisted Citron
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Twisted Citron
Shop at:
SSS | LF | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Mowed Lawn Distress Ink
Tim Holtz, Mowed Lawn Distress Ink
Shop at:
SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Mowed Lawn
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Mowed Lawn
Shop at:
SSS | LF | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Peacock Feathers Distress Ink
Tim Holtz, Peacock Feathers Distress Ink
Shop at:
SSS | Ranger

Distress Oxide, Peacock Feathers
Shop at:
SSS | LF | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Wilted Violet Distress Ink
Tim Holtz, Wilted Violet Distress Ink
Shop at:
SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Wilted Violet
Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Wilted Violet
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SSS | LF | Ranger
Taylored Expressions, Blender Brushes
Taylored Expressions, Blender Brushes
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etc
Picket Fence, Magic Brushes
Picket Fence, Magic Brushes
Shop at:
SSS | LF
Simon Says Stamp, Set of 5 Rainbow Pack BLENDER BRUSHES
Simon Says Stamp, Set of 5 Rainbow Pack BLENDER BRUSHES
Shop at:
SSS
Make It By Marko, Peacock Blender Brush Caddy
Make It By Marko, Peacock Blender Brush Caddy
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etc
Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Ibt40965
Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Ibt40965
Shop at:
SSS | LF | Ranger
Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer Ranger 4 Ounces
Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer Ranger 4 Ounces
Shop at:
SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Distress Watercolor Cardstock 8.5 x 11
Tim Holtz, Distress Watercolor Cardstock 8.5 x 11
Shop at:
SSS | Ranger
Distress Watercolor Cardstock
Distress Watercolor Cardstock
Shop at:
SSS | Ranger
Distress White Heavystock
Distress White Heavystock
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SSS | Ranger
Ranger Paintbrush Set
Ranger Paintbrush Set
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SSS | Ranger
Faber-Castell, Collapsible Water Cup
Faber-Castell, Collapsible Water Cup
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SSS
Versamark
Versamark
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SSS | HA
Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad
Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad
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SSS
Simon Says Stamp, Fine Detail Clear Embossing Powder
Simon Says Stamp, Fine Detail Clear Embossing Powder
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SSS
EK Success, Powder Tool
EK Success, Powder Tool
Shop at:
SSS | LF
Mini Misti
Mini Misti
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LF
Original Misti
Original Misti
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LF
Misti Precision Stamping Tool 2.0
Misti Precision Stamping Tool 2.0
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SSS | LF
Lawn Fawn, White Embossing Powder
Lawn Fawn, White Embossing Powder
Shop at:
SSS | LF
Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
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SSS | LF
Mermaid, Stamp Shammy Holder
Mermaid, Stamp Shammy Holder
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Shurkus
Mermaid Mint Shammy Case
Mermaid Mint Shammy Case
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Shurkus
Ranger, Heat Tool
Ranger, Heat Tool
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SSS | Ranger
Ranger Non Stick Craft Sheet
Ranger Non Stick Craft Sheet
Shop at:
SSS | Ranger
Lawn Fawn, Acetate
Lawn Fawn, Acetate
Shop at:
SSS
Flour Sack Cloths
Flour Sack Cloths
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etc
Hero Arts, JELLYFISH Bold Prints
Hero Arts, JELLYFISH Bold Prints
Shop at:
SSS | HA
Hero Arts, School of Fish Bold Prints
Hero Arts, School of Fish Bold Prints
Shop at:
SSS | HA
Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous, Rosette & Florette
Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous, Rosette & Florette
Shop at:
SSS
Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous, Lattice & Flourish
Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous, Lattice & Flourish
Shop at:
SSS
Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous, Perspective
Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous, Perspective
Shop at:
SSS
Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous, Watercolor
Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous, Watercolor
Shop at:
SSS
Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous, Papillon
Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous, Papillon
Shop at:
SSS
Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous, Specimen
Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous, Specimen
Shop at:
SSS | Ranger

How this will work:

Once you have purchased this online class, and your order has processed you will want to join the private Facebook group and access the class resource page.

To find the class Facebook page and class resource page:

  • goto https://shurkus.com/my-account
  • log in to your account
  • then under โ€œmy ordersโ€ find the order for the particular class, click that
  • down towards the bottom, you will see โ€œNEXT STEPโ€
  • There is a link to the class Facebook group, and under that, you will find the link/password to the class resource page
  • This is a different password than you used to log into your account.

When requesting to join the private Facebook group, please be sure to answer the 3 questions, this will help me verify that you are signed up.

On the class resource page, you will find the class prep handout. This will include the details of what to have stamped, die-cut, and pre-cut ahead of time before you watch the class videos.

With the supplies you have gathered ahead of time you will be able to watch the videos and to create right along with Jenn as she teaches. You will be able to comment, ask questions, and interact with other students. You can also share your projects in the group. If you happen to miss the live broadcast, or if you want to rewatch it, it will be permanently saved in the group video section. You will still be able to ask questions in the group or reach out to Jenn.

All important announcements and the replays of the videos will be kept in the โ€œAnnouncementsโ€ section of the Facebook group, so they will be easy to find.

FAQ

Q: What if I want to take the class with a friend, should we both register?
A: As many of us are starting to get together with friends again, to hang out and hopefully create together. I wanted to remind you that the policy for my online classes is that everyone who is taking the class should register for the class. It is not fair for a group of friends to get together under one registration. The class fee is very affordable and a lot of hours go into designing and hosting the classes, I hope you will understand and support me.

Q: How long will you have access to the class
A: Indefinitely (as long as Facebook is around)

Q: I donโ€™t have Facebook. How can I join the class?
A: Because we are using Facebookโ€™s platform to host the class, you must have a Facebook account to join.

Q: I plan on taking the class with a friend, do we both need to sign up?
A: Just as if you were to take the class in-person, everyone that plans to attend the class, should sign up and pay for the class.

Q: I donโ€™t have all the supplies listed.
A: You can always substitute for similar items, or leave something out. Email Jenn if you have questions

Q: Your class is at 11 am Eastern time, but I live in England. What time will your class air?
A: Go to World Clock and personalize the clocks at the top with New York time and your local time.

Q: I took one online live class. Will your next class go to the same group?
A: No, each class will have its own unique Facebook group. You must sign up for each class separately.

Q: Where do I find the video?
A: On the day of class, pull the group up on your phone, tablet, or computer. When class starts, you will see a post that Jenn is going Live in the group. Click on that to watch. After class is over, you can watch the video by clicking on the โ€œVideoโ€ section of the group.

Q: What payment options do you offer?
A: All major credit cards and PayPal

Q: Can I have a refund for the class
A: Unfortunately, since you have already gained access to the class resource page, and were provided the website and password there are no refunds.

Q: I have technical problems!
A: Email Jenn and she will do her best to help. However, if she is in the middle of the LIVE she obviously will not be able to get back to you until after. Note that the classes will work well on your computer with a high-speed internet connection. They are not guaranteed to work on tablets, but we have tested them on our iPad and they worked well.

Q: In what language are the classes?
A: The classes are in English. There is no written transcript of the videos.

Q: When will the class handout be available?
A: All handouts are posted on the password-protected class resource page and available now

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