paper crafting topic: inking edges of papers and cards

A basic 101 technique to add dimension and also helps to highlight or contrast a paper (however it is used: tag or label, mounting background, journaling, embellishment creation) is to ink the edges. There are lots of different products and ways to do this (ink spray mists, brush on paint or ink, sponge on ink from a stamp pad, etc).

Here are 3 different ways I have used stamp pad ink this weekend: