Sunrise Sailing Ink Blending Card For A Team Challenge.....plus three alternate samples...

 This month, our fearless leader challenged us to design a project using the new 2025-2027 in-colors.  

Here is a peek at those fabulous new colors: 

I decided to use the new Sunrise Sailing Bundle for my card.  

Here is a look at that FABULOUS new bundle: 

Here is my card for this challenge: 

Here is how I made my card: 

• I started out with a Basic White cardstock measuring 3 3/4 x 5.  
• I masked off the bottom part of the card with masking paper.  
• I punched a circle from masking paper and added it to the center of the card.  
• Using a blending brush, I inked around the "sun" with Timid Tiger ink. 
• Using a blending brush, I inked around the outside of the Timid Tiger with Strawberry Slush ink.
• Using a blending brush, I inked the outside edge using Secret Sea ink. 
• I removed the mask from the sun.
• Using a blending brush, I inked the sun and a bit into the Timid Tiger using Darling Duckling ink. 
• I removed the bottom mask and used it to cover the top half to protect what I just inked. 
• Using Secret Sea ink (very lightly) I added ink to the bottom half to create the sea
• Using water stamp I then repeatedly stamped it in various directions to create the waves with Secret Sea ink. 
• I used a ruler and Light Misty Moonlight blend to create the horizon. 
• I die-cut the boa and birds and added to the front of the art panel
• I stamped the greeting and die cut and added to the front of the art panel
• I added the art panel to a Secret Sea mat layer 4x 5 1.4 
• I added this to a Cloud Cover card base 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4 
• I added a Basic White liner to the inside 4 x 5 1/4 and an additional die-cut boat.
• I added two of the 25-27 in color gems to the greeting tag

Here is a close-up of the ink blending: 

I am no artist, but my best tips for ink blending are:

• Minimal ink on your brush, 
• Start off your paper to avoid blotches, 
• Gradually build your color. 

Here are some alternate samples using the Sunrise Sailing Bundle #165497

And here is one final look at my challenge card: