Our new challenge this fortnight over at Crafty CardMakers is ALCOHOL INKS.
Oh yes, those things you probably bought at a show and consigned to the cupboard - well its time to free them!!!
The team have come up with various ways of using them and they can decorate numerous items including metal and wood so give them a whirl! They don't have to be Ranger branded - any alcohol ink is fine.
As always our challenge runs for 2 weeks, some of the team are also playing along with the main challenge too and have done a clean and simple card using alcohol inks but so long as you use the inks you can submit whatever you like
Using a non-stick worksheet to protect my worktop, I dropped very small puddles of different inks and a light smattering of blending solution onto the card, then blew it around through a straw. When is was mostly dry, I placed an absorbent paper on top and blotted it then 'polished' it with kitchen roll.
I then stamped on it with Versafine black and the three different stamps you see.
It was then heat-set and mounted it on silver and Bazzil with two different types of ribbon to finish off.
The butterfly verse is mine - you're welcome to use it!
I enjoyed using this technique as I am, essentially, a messy girl......! I now have a nice stash of alcohol inked gloss card....!(...and very inky stained fingers...!LOL!)
Hope you will pop over to CCM and enter into the fun - all abilities are welcome, no pressure, we just like to see what you come up with!
Hugs,
Ei
x
Gorgeous card! I love the background you created with the alcohol inks. I really don't need to start collecting more stuff, but I can see I'm going to have to!
ReplyDeleteWow this is STUNNING!!! Not used my alcohol inks for a bit but I have a feeling I am going to break them free!!
ReplyDeleteSarah x
Very effective and oh so pretty! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning. When I saw it on the team blog I was open mouthed at how gorgeous it was.
ReplyDeleteIt's one of those cards that makes me think 'why can't I come up with something like that'
Lin xx
Hi Ei. Bet you thought I'd left the country didn't you!!!
ReplyDeleteI spotted your alcohol inks and just had to come and have a nosey. I struggle to use mine.
This is gorgeous. I love the colours and they work so well with your stamping. I think I need brighter colours. You have inspired me to have another play.
Hugs Lisax
Looks like you had loads of fun doing this - and no doubt some inky fingers to match! I'm going loopy as I thought I'd left a message here already......anyhow - fab card - great technique! Cheers Claire x
ReplyDeleteOoooh love your bg. Never thought about blowing the stuff with a straw! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great use of technique, bravo hunny!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous creation x
Ps u going port sunny?
Hi Ei, this card is absolutely beautiful, i love everything about it
ReplyDeleteKevin xx