Acrylic Block Inky Background Card

A project from our live show MIGHTY MONDAY - Join Toni for her detailed papercrafting sessions - Broadcast 24th Feb 2025 · 02/24/2025 · watch it from 6:30

Create a soft blended background using an acrylic block, two ink pad colours, water spray and a card blank. The technique produces a beautiful gradient effect with natural colour blending in the middle.

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Step by step

1. Select an acrylic block and two ink pad colours—pink and teal work well. ▶ watch 6:45
2. Ink up the top half of the acrylic block with the first colour (pink). ▶ watch 7:00
3. Ink up the bottom half of the block with the second colour (teal). ▶ watch 8:15
4. Spray the inked block with water from a spray bottle to activate the inks. ▶ watch 8:30
5. Tap the middle section where the colours meet to blend them together and create a purple tone. ▶ watch 8:45
6. Press the inked acrylic block firmly onto your card blank, centring it as much as possible. ▶ watch 9:00
7. Allow the ink to transfer fully onto the card, then lift the block away carefully. ▶ watch 9:15
8. Set the card aside to dry completely before handling further. ▶ watch 9:30

Tips from the show

• Don't worry if you get a drip or bleed around the edges—it looks cool and adds to the effect.
• The acrylic block texture will transfer onto your card, creating interesting detail patterns.

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