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Distress Ink Techniques: You Keep Me Anchored

08/15/2014

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I have recently fallen in love all over again with Distress Inks. I have been using these inks since they came out over 10 years ago, I went to Ranger U and learned so much about Distress Inks and all the fabulous products from Ranger. I just sort of got away from using them. I tend to craft with whatever is near me. Call it lazy, but I see it more as when I am in the midst of creating something.. I tend to grab what is near, or whatever is near is what is inspiring me. Hence why I can not create with a clean studio table. Also in the studio loft apartment I live in now I have to hide a lot of my studio organization so that it doesn’t look cluttered. I have a lot of organization on wheels so that I can pull it near me when I am working, but tuck it away when it is done. Here you can see the tour of my loft and here you can see a tour of my crafty space.

Distress Ink Techniques: You Keep Me Anchored | shurkus.com

Anyways, I recently splurged and purchased all the mini Distress Ink pads. I own all the full size pads and most of the reinkers, but since they were tucked away in my supply closet I wasn’t using them. So, having the mini’s has encouraged me to use them again- and I am having a TON of fun!!!

sailmates, Neat and Tangled

When Neat and Tangled recently came out with this new set called “Sailmates” I knew I needed it. I love all things nautical and ocean. I love how this set has so many fabulous elements to it that you will be able to create a lot of different cards from it.

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I created this card, and it was so fun and had so many different techniques in it I decided to recreate it and film a new technique video! I am still working out all the kinks in videoing. This time my phone stopped recording 1/2 way through, and I had to redo it… oops! I am trying to find which is better- adding voice over, or just making it clear in the video what I am doing. I also am trying to keep the length of them down. I don’t want to bore you!

I would love some feedback! Let me know what you like, or wish was different. Are you enjoying them? What things would you like me to film for you? You can leave a comment below, on my youtube video or email me– Thank you!

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Sit back and enjoy the video! Let me know if you have any questions. I have linked most supplies below and in the description of the youtube video.

Sailmates
Sunburst
*Tim Holtz DISTRESS WATERCOLOR CARDSTOCK Ranger Ink TDA39549
Ranger Large 2 oz MISTER BOTTLE Inkssentials
Tim Holtz MINI DISTRESS INK STORAGE
*PRE-ORDER Tim Holtz MINI DISTRESS INK PADS SETS 1, 2, & 3 Ranger DMIPSX3
Tim Holtz MINI DISTRESS INK PADS SETS 7, 8, & 9
*PRE-ORDER Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MINI KIT #1 TDPK40316
*PRE-ORDER Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MINI KIT #2 TDPK40323
*PRE-ORDER Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MINI KIT #3 TDPK40330
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MINI KIT #4
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MINI KIT #5
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MINI KIT #6
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MINI KIT #7
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MINI KIT #8
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MINI KIT #9
*Ranger PERFECT PEARLS MIST PEARL Glimmer Spray
*Dreamweaver TRANSLUCENT Embossing Paste 4oz DEPT
*PRE-ORDER Dina Wakley Ranger PALETTE KNIFE Media MDA41771
*Hero Arts Sparkle ULTRA FINE PRISMA GLITTER Sparkly
*Claudine Hellmuth Studio Paint ARTIST BRUSHES Brush Ranger CHS24729
*Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT SHEET Reusable 15 X 18 Stamp Paint Ink
*May Arts NATURAL Twine String Burlap
*May Arts WHITE Metallic Velvet Glitter Ribbon
*Fiskars SPRING-ASSIST SCISSORS Micro-tip 09921
*Ranger Inkssentials US HEAT IT CRAFT TOOL HIT00471
*Ranger Inkssentials MINI GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue Dimensional Adhesive .5oz
*3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent
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  1. Kimberly E. says

    August 23, 2014 at 9:25 am

    Hi Jenn!! Loved this video and watching you create!! This card was amazing. Love the mixed media feel to it. Would love you to keep doing videos for us. Would love to hear your voice too!! You made it very clear what you were doing, but hearing you would be nice too!! Thanks for sharing. I enjoy your creations. Hugs!!

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    • jenn shurkus says

      August 29, 2014 at 9:31 am

      thank you so much Kimberly 🙂 I promise to do more videos… and will work on using my voice more. I appreciate your feedback!!

      Reply
  2. Jasmine Patrick says

    August 19, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    Just love this card, and you make it look so easy in your video, Thanks

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    • jenn shurkus says

      August 29, 2014 at 9:32 am

      thank you so much Jasmine 🙂 I promise it is not that hard- hope you try out this technique!!

      Reply
  3. Samantha M says

    August 15, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    i think this is stunning!!! LOOOOOOVE the colors! love the stamps! and the glitter on the sail is so lovely!! not to mention that shimmery ribbon with the twine – talk about texture yumminess!! so so so love this! (ps – have a wonderful vacation!)

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  4. ~amy~ says

    August 15, 2014 at 11:46 am

    I super LOVE this!

    Reply

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