Inked Sunset Background Technique

I found a crafter on YouTube by the name of Michelle Zindorf and she creates stunning backgrounds using direct to paper and other ink applications. I decided to give this a try and came up with what I am demonstrating in this video. I'll be practicing more and doing more demonstrations like this.

All items are supplied from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.
Card Base: Mango Melody 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
Front Mat: Basic Black 1/8" larger than your focal point
Front Focal Point: Basic White (I start with something that is a little smaller than the 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" and cut it down after I ink the cardstock)
Inks: So Saffron, Mango Melody, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, Momento Tuxedo Black
Stamp Sets: Ocean Front, Best Year (Retired), On the Horizon (Retired)

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Stamparatus:
https://www.stampinup.com/products/stamparatus-(imperial-measurements)?demoid=2238413

Stamparatus Tool (Etsy Physical Item): https://www.etsy.com/listing/1178403496/grid-paper-1-inch-x-1-inch-physical-item

Grid Paper Template (Etsy Digital Download): https://www.etsy.com/listing/1176920317
For use with the Stampin’ Up! Stamperatus tool. The grid paper should be printed on a transparency and heat laminated before being cut down to size.

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Favorite crafty tools and helpers:

Vegetable Glycerin - https://amzn.to/3H75W4E (Amazon)
Ink Blending Brushes - https://amzn.to/391ZnDC (Amazon)
Locking Tweezers: https://amzn.to/3yrP6ek (Amazon)
Titan Round Magnetic Tray: https://amzn.to/3APLB0h (Amazon)
Needle Tip Applicator Glue Bottle: https://amzn.to/32SP3Lg (Amazon)
Crafter’s Glue and Residue Eraser: https://amzn.to/3Gk0xow (Amazon)
Post It 1 inch Removable Tape: https://amzn.to/3s8LRnf (Amazon)
Un-Do (adhesive remover): https://amzn.to/3GrvGq4 (Amazon)
Kolorae Storage Bin (6 x 4.5 x 3.6): https://amzn.to/3gAvk69 (Amazon)
Swingline Laminator: https://amzn.to/3wEuFtF (Amazon)
Fellowes thermal Laminating Pouches: https://amzn.to/3szOH4Q (Amazon)
Fellowes Laminator Cleaning Sheets: https://amzn.to/3sDwzHo (Amazon)
Inkjet Printable Transparency: https://amzn.to/3rju4KV (Amazon)
Gina K Designs Masking Sheets: https://amzn.to/3KNG5PK (Amazon)
Apex Eye/Ear Dropper: https://amzn.to/3MTqKPq (Amazon)
Imagine Crafts Sheer Shimmer Spritz Spray, Sparkle: https://amzn.to/365cxOC (Amazon)
Stamp Pressure Tool: https://amzn.to/35dNHvO (Amazon)