Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In today’s video, I’m sharing a beautiful and easy technique to create gorgeous DIY backgrounds for your handmade cards using ink refills, ink pads, water, and your glass mat. Once dry, I ran the backgrounds through an embossing folder and finished them off by swiping white ink over the raised design - the texture and colour combo is just stunning!
This technique is so much fun and a fabulous way to get more from the supplies you already have on hand. I turned my finished pieces into four unique cards, and on a few of them, I used sentiments from a special printable sheet I designed for those who completed my recent survey.
🌟 Thanks so much for watching, crafting, and spending time with me today! If you enjoyed this video, don’t forget to give it a thumbs up, leave a comment, and subscribe for more stamping inspiration.
😊 Photos, and project details can be found on my blog post: July 30, 2025 → serenestamper.com/how-to-make-gorgeous-diy-backgrounds-with-ink-water-embossing-folders
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Hi, I’m Tina Zinck. Since 2002, I’ve been a trusted leader and mentor in the Canadian stamping community, helping thousands of crafters build confidence, creativity, and meaningful creative businesses. Today, I’m delighted to welcome you into my studio, where I share stamping joy, techniques, and creative encouragement to help you enjoy the art of cardmaking.
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In today’s video, I’m sharing a beautiful and easy technique to create gorgeous DIY backgrounds for your handmade cards using ink refills, ink pads, water, and your glass mat. Once dry, I ran the backgrounds through an embossing folder and finished them off by swiping white ink over the raised design - the texture and colour combo is just stunning!
This technique is so much fun and a fabulous way to get more from the supplies you already have on hand. I turned my finished pieces into four unique cards, and on a few of them, I used sentiments from a special printable sheet I designed for those who completed my recent survey.
🌟 Thanks so much for watching, crafting, and spending time with me today! If you enjoyed this video, don’t forget to give it a thumbs up, leave a comment, and subscribe for more stamping inspiration.
😊 Photos, and project details can be found on my blog post: July 30, 2025 → serenestamper.com/how-to-make-gorgeous-diy-backgrounds-with-ink-water-embossing-folders
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🌸 JOIN THE SERENE STAMPER STUDIO
Enjoy exclusive sneak peeks, vault classes, and creative inspiration—a lovely way to support my channel while enjoying even more stamping fun. 👉 youtube.com/@Serenestamper/join
💌 A FREE GIFT FOR YOU
Sign up for my newsletter and receive a FREE Serene Sentiment Sheet to download and use today. 👉 lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/CLTwpP1
CARD MAKER’S RESOURCES
📔 Card Maker’s Idea & Inspiration Book 👉 simplyserene-shop.fourthwall.com/products/the-serene-stamper-cardmaking-ideas-inspiration-book
🛠️ A Simple Fix-It Guide for Cardmakers 👉 simplyserene-shop.fourthwall.com/products/a-simple-fix-it-guide-for-cardmakers
SIMPLY SERENE KITCHEN
🍁 Favourite Family Recipes Vol. 1 👉 simplyserene-shop.fourthwall.com/products/simply-serene-kitchen-favourite-family-recipes-vol-1
🍁 Slow Cooker Favourites 👉 simplyserene-shop.fourthwall.com/products/slow-cooker-favourites-from-my-kitchen-to-yours
MY FAVOURITE FINDS
I’ve gathered the tools I truly use and love—from crafting must-haves to kitchen essentials.
🇨🇦 Amazon Canada: amzn.to/43jDclq
🇺🇸 Amazon USA: amzn.to/481ngGZ
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
🎵 MUSIC I USE IN MY VIDEOS
I use Epidemic Sound—no copyright worries and a great variety.
👉 share.epidemicsound.com/dwoq6
(I may receive credits toward my subscription at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! 💖)
🍁 VISIT MY SECOND CHANNEL
If you enjoy cooking, cosy living, and simple comfort recipes, you’re always welcome to visit me over on my second channel, Simply Serene with Tina: 👉 youtube.com/@simplyserenewithtina
That’s where I share my favourite recipes—both my own and those passed down through my family—along with little snippets of our life here in Nova Scotia.
🌿 STAY CONNECTED
🎨 The Serene Stamper: youtube.com/@Serenestamper
🌐 Blog: serenestamper.com
ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Tina Zinck. Since 2002, I’ve been a trusted leader and mentor in the Canadian stamping community, helping thousands of crafters build confidence, creativity, and meaningful creative businesses. Today, I’m delighted to welcome you into my studio, where I share stamping joy, techniques, and creative encouragement to help you enjoy the art of cardmaking.
📦 Mailing Address:
Tina Zinck
PO Box 13
Heatherton, Nova Scotia
B0H 1R0, Canada
#CardMaking #StampinUp #EmbossingFolders #DIYBackgrounds #InkTechniques #SereneStamper #TinaZinck #CardmakingIdeas #WatercolorBackground #HandmadeCards #StampingTechnique
