Thursday, March 26, 2015

The Bokeh Technique with Distress Inks

Hello My dear stamper Friends:

Have you heard about the "Bokeh" technique?

bokeh with distress inks happy birthday card front

I have seeing it at various sites and I decided to use it on this card that I posted at the french blog:"Un brin de créativité" for Memory Box.

This technique usually is done with watercolors, but I decided to try it with "Distress Inks" and I think it gives the same effect...

bokeh with distress inks happy birthday card step 1


I sponged various ink colors on the watercolor paper, then I splash some water, let it dry...
With a DIY stencil of circles I sponge with white ink various sizes of circles and voilà!

bokeh with distress inks happy birthday card step 2

 this is the "Bokeh" effect...

bokeh with distress inks happy birthday card detail

Here is it another view!
I hope you give it a try if you have not done so...

bokeh with distress inks happy birthday card side view


Thanks for the visit 
and I will see you next time 
with another craft project

until then have a great day, 
hugs from California

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18 comments:

  1. Alie Hoogenboezem-de VriesMarch 26, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Gorgeous background!
    greetings, Alie

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  2. rose@lieMarch 26, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    oh qu'elle est belle,bravo, bises

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  3. Eileen L.March 26, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    Very pretty, am going to have to try this.

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  4. Eileen L.March 26, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    Very pretty, am going to have to try this.

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  5. ursula UphofMarch 26, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    Love this card Bibiana. Have seen it appear in several sites, but not looked to see what it is about. Your background is gorgeous, and as I love the Distress inks, will surely give it a go.
    Hugs, Ursula

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  6. LisaMarch 26, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!! The bokeh effect looks amazing!! Love the colors!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  7. JD/ JillMarch 26, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    Very nice job with this technique! I have tried this technique three times and still have not been able to make a card with it..Thanks for the inspiration...maybe I need to try again.

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  8. Irish CherokeeMarch 26, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    Love the blended colors effect this technique gives. The die cuts and the background effects of the Bokeh are extraordinary. Well done Bibiana. - Hugs and Blessings - Jim

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  9. papinou87March 26, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    suoer ta carte mais pour la technique je verrais en français

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  10. Stamps and PaperMarch 27, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    Such a stunning effect Bibiana something I wouldike to try

    Anne

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  11. Carole ZMarch 27, 2015 at 1:19 AM

    Hi Bibiana, what a great effect and fabulous background you've created, love the colours you chose, hugs Carole Z X

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  12. ConniecrafterMarch 27, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    Beautiful, I too used distress inks when I did mine and I think it gives a great look, those dies work wonderfully together!!

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  13. JackieMarch 27, 2015 at 11:36 PM

    Wonderful effect and a gorgeous gard. I have done this in the past without realising it had a name :o)
    Jackie xx

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  14. vicMarch 27, 2015 at 11:51 PM

    Oohh this is lovely love the bright colours they look wonderful together :)
    Hugs
    Vic x

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  15. nathwestMarch 28, 2015 at 1:22 AM

    bel effet qui offre une belle carte au final !

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  16. Babygirl97240March 29, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    Très bel effet! Super rendu! Bises

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  17. Holly AKA KopyKatMarch 31, 2015 at 2:13 PM

    Fabulous background, I love this!

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  18. Carol McCreadyApril 4, 2015 at 6:10 PM

    Very pretty card. Love those colors.

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THANKS again, Bibiana