Tim Holtz Distress Mini Oxide Ink Pads - Kit #10

Dive into a world of serene blues and aquas with the Tim Holtz Distress Mini Oxide Ink Pads Kit #10—a refreshing collection that captures everything from soft vintage patinas to vibrant tropical waters. This kit features Speckled Egg, Tumbled Glass, Mermaid Lagoon, and Faded Jeans in compact mini pads, delivering the signature Distress Oxide chalky finish with water-reactive versatility that's perfect for creating cool, calming projects.

Cool Blues for Every Mood

This kit gives you an incredible range of blues that work beautifully together for dimensional, atmospheric designs. From delicate grey-blues to bold tropical tones, these four shades blend seamlessly for stunning sky scenes, ocean backgrounds, and vintage-inspired projects. The water-reactive formula means you can achieve everything from soft watercolour washes to bold, saturated effects with ease.

Colours in This Kit:

• Speckled Egg – A soft, muted blue-grey with a delicate, vintage patina
• Tumbled Glass – A light, airy aqua-blue with a fresh, breezy clarity
• Mermaid Lagoon – A vibrant, tropical blue-green with bold, oceanic energy
• Faded Jeans – A worn-in mid-blue with a classic, gently distressed denim feel

Product Details

Each kit contains four 1" x 1" stackable mini ink pads featuring water-reactive dye and pigment ink fusion that creates an oxidised effect when sprayed with water. The raised felt pads contain fade-resistant ink that coordinates with the full Distress palette. Use with stamps, stencils, and direct to surface. Blend using Ink Blending Tools and Brushes. Re-ink using Distress Oxide Re-inkers. Ideal for storing in the Distress Mini Ink Storage Tin.

Perfect For:

• Sky and ocean backgrounds with realistic colour gradients
• Coastal and beach-themed cards and scrapbook layouts
• Vintage and shabby chic designs with weathered appeal
• Masculine cards and baby boy projects
• Adding cool, calming tones to any design
• Crafters who love working with versatile blue palettes

Creative Ideas

Blend Speckled Egg and Tumbled Glass for soft, ethereal sky backgrounds, then add pops of Mermaid Lagoon for vibrant tropical accents. Faded Jeans is brilliant for vintage denim effects and masculine cards. Layer all four shades together for stunning ocean scenes with incredible depth and movement. Spritz with water to activate the reactive pigments and create organic, flowing colour transitions—perfect for capturing the beauty of coastal waters and vintage skies.