Master Ink Blending in under 5 Minutes!!! NO! You don't need those expensive brushes

With ink blending, anyone can create beautiful and unique works of art in just a few minutes! This easy-to-follow tutorial will cover all the basics, from preparation to the finishing touches. Learn how to master the art of ink blending in no time at all and start creating stunning pieces right away.

• Altenew - Ink Blending Tools - Variety Bundle

• Catherine Pooler Designs - Make A Wish Collection - Blending Brushes - Large - 4 Pack

• My favorite blending brushes

• Farberware Large Glass Utility Cutting Board, Dishwasher-Safe Tempered...

• Limoncello Ink Pad and Refill

• Mandarin Spice Ink Pad and Refill

• Rockin Red Ink Pad and Refill

• Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxides Ink Pads - Squeezed Lemonade

• Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxides Ink Pads - Festive Berries

• Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Oxides Ink Pads - Ripe Persimmon

• Neenah Solar White 110lb

Because art shouldn't be so serious!
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[jeanannmoale]

Hi Laurel, I always appreciate your honesty with the "expensive" craft we have.

[pineapplepapercrafts]

I got some makeup brushes from the dollar tree. They look just like the Amazon ones. There are only a few sizes. But they work great and they are a 1 50 here in Canada. 😊
And I love my distress oxide inks. They are so much fun.

[IRC]

Thanks Laurel! Very helpful video. I also appreciate that you left in and showed us how to fix the "oopsie.

[dotjohnson]

I laughed so hard when you dropped the lid on your project. Shows that even the pros can screw up a card - but at least you knew how to fix it as good as new. Enjoyed the video.

[lmiz]

Love all your videos! What stencil did you use in the Tips Tricks? LOVE that one!

[christabeard]

Awesome YouTube. I sent it to a friend who wants to learn how to ink blend. This is a good start for her. Thank you!

[melanier]

My brushes are a set of cheapies from Amazon. I don't use a journal but my sister does so I purchased two for her. They're lovely!

[roxanneklinger]

I loved the tutorial. Yours are always so instructive, and light hearted. Loved that you left the OOPSIE in because we all do it. This way you showed us not to throw the background away but how to fix it. Your bullet journals look impressive. I'll be making a journey over to Amazon to check those out. Thanks.

[donnasuehoward]

Hey Laurel, I've been watching your channel for over a year... Love the honesty on which products work for you and what is not the price... Thank you for sharing your gifts with us!

[amyfouts]

Thank u Laurel. I love your soft, kind, GENTLE voice on your videos. When u do teaching videos like this one. u say things in a way that make the viewer feel like they can try it. Thank u 4 leaving the oopies in your videos. They make me feel like I'm not dumb & stupid 4 making a mistake.
I just did a card this weekend that I used red ink, but I needed pink ink 4 it. I blended the red ink down 2 pink. That was so fun. I'm addicted 2 it.
Have a great, blessed, victorious day.

[kerriegood]

Love the highlights in your hair. Always happy to see your videos.

[Princess_karen]

I went to Big Lots and bought the blending brushes from their makeup department, they were so cheap and work great, you buy them as singles but I pick up a couple as I stop there and have several now.

[PerfectaRhyme]

Hey Laurel. I still love you and your art. You always busy 🐝

[victoriakellogg]

TFS Laurel!!! You are a ROCKSTAR when it comes to different products to use! Hugs my creative & crafty Friend XOXOXO

[lisad.]

I love your videos! They're so informative and you're so funny! 🩷 you Laurel! 🙃

[christieoertel]

Thx Laurel yes I did learn something love the colours. have a great week

[SweetT]

I have those brushes from Amazon. I love them.

[bethjeans]

The Altenew brush is super for some, but with my minor hand issue/bit of arthritis, it’s uncomfortable and not ergonomic. Blending brushes aren’t good either - my hand hand wants to be more open (and yes, I’ve tried them in all the positions, and will use the ones with very tiny brushes occasionally for picky, tiny stencil spaces). So my go to is still Ranger dome foams (adore!) on their old wooden handle. Distress Oxides are my desert island inks and blend like buttah!

[terriconrad]

Congratulations on your planners! You’ve done some beautiful covers and I applaud you! Love these a d will be checking them out! 💕🙋‍♀️🇺🇸

[CreiveCindy]

I love your paintings. They are fantastic.