I've done it again using different white die-cuts and this time using alcohol ink on acetate for the backgrounds. I didn't have AI backgrounds made up ahead, so I took a little time to make up a bunch. It's messy working with AI's so making lots at once really saves on clean up time. :)
To me, the AI Acetate backgrounds looks like stained glass. Probably better in real life that in the photos.
The sweet framed deer die-cut is from Poppy Stamps called Playful Deer Stitched Frame. It's backed with a piece of alcohol inks (clover, mermaid, indigo blue) on acetate. The first three cards have two layers of die-cut images glued together to create some depth. All sentiments have been stamped using Delicata Silver Ink.
Next up is a die from AliExpress. I think this is a really sweet winter scene. And the great thing is you can separate the center design from the stitched frame so you end up with two dies. :) This time the acetate is coated with alcohol inks (mermaid, wild plum, indigo blue).
The card below uses "Cardinal Ornament" die from Cottage Cutz (a gift from my friend Mary). The background again is acetate with two shades of green alcohol inks (lime green / botanical)
The next three cards use white die-cut card fronts with alcohol ink acetate in-behind. Again, I think this looks like stained glass. It's so pretty. The card below uses Simon Says Stamp Snowburst Collage die. It's backed with acetate with alcohol inks (sailboat / eggplant / indigo).
Up next is a beautiful Christmas tree die by Simon Says Stamp called Corbel Tree Collage. It's so elegant. Acetate backing with alcohol inks (citrus / botantical/ mermaid).
And last up is the Evergreen Window die from Memory Box. The acetate backing is coloured with alcohol inks (wild plum, indigo).
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Photograph by Alejandro Garcia
Jessie and Parker hanging out together
Parker is my youngest (3 years old) grandson.
Beautiful alcohol inked backgrounds, Loll! Each card is unique and beautifully done. Makes me want to ink up some acetate! Parker is getting to be such a big boy! I can certainly see a family resemblance. Jessie looks like she's keeping a close eye on him. She's growing too!
ReplyDeleteOh My, 6 Stunning CAS Christmas cards using alcohol ink backgrounds with your beautiful die cut Christmas dies. TFS Loll and sharing Alex's adorable photo of Parker and Jessie:-) Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteI just love your cards. I too need to make some more alcohol ink backgrounds. Love seeing your grandson and puppy too. My only grandson is turning 18 next week!
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Loll, six wonderful CAS cards.... fabulous acetate backgrounds for all those fantastic die cuts..love them all AND for lovely photo of Parker and Jessie - have a great week Robyn
ReplyDeleteThis is so your forte', Loll, and they are all beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful. I've never tried the AI on acetate so that will be new for me. I have a few of the same dies and I'm always looking for a new way to use them.
ReplyDeleteAI and me are very messy so I know what you're talking about. I've started making mine in the kitchen under the oven vent to help with the the odor of the AI, too. Plus, I can spread out a big piece of aluminum foil to work on. [Bunny]`
Amazing collection of card, Loll. The alcohol on acetate backgrounds are beautiful. I must try this technique. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous collection of cards with the beautiful AI backgrounds!! Sweet photo of your grandson and the pup, too...so cute!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous AI backgrounds transformed into fabulous Christmas cards. All great designs and choice of diecuts.
ReplyDeleteLove these cards! So pretty! I’m going to have to try the alcohol inks on acetate.
ReplyDeleteThis is certainly a great look Loll with AIs on acetate and one I must try at some point. I don't really have suitable frame dies to use though so will have to think about that too, and six more fabulous cards. I love the photo of Parker with Jessie, nicely caught by Alex, it's not always that easy with children and animals. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful batch of cards!! Love them all, especially the ones in blue :)) I really need to make up some backgrounds as I'm getting low (especially after weeding out a bunch that I don't think I'll ever use!).
ReplyDeleteLovely photo of Parker and Jessie - so glad they came over and got to meet sweet Jessie!
Another stunning parade of beautiful Christmas cards, Lolly! I especially love the Northern Lights look of that first one and the beautiful greens of that gotta-have-Cardinal-ornament card. The photo of Jessie and Parker is wonderful! He is a good-looking Thompson boy and Jessie just gets cuter! Wonder what has them so mesmerized?! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteWOW I've never tried AI on acetate but you have inspired me to try it. The gradations are fabulous and the white die cuts work so well with them. These are wonderful, Loll and I thank you for the inspiration. I learn so much from you.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing variety of beautiful Christmas cards Loll. All so different. I finally got my Christmas 'stuff' out and have made just a few. Time to get cracking. You have certainly inspired me to get in and make more. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow picking my jaw up off the floor.... these are stunning Loll - and such a humungous variety of cards - impossible to try and pick just one to day it is my favourite. Stunning work and such an eye for colour you have Loll
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Those AI backgrounds are gorgeous, Loll. And you've showcased them beautifully with the dies. Your cards have a distinctive style that is all you. Thank you so much for all you do and share. The picture of your sweet grandson and pup is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are stunning. I love them all. You clearly have a good stock of Christmas die cuts. I can see I am going to have to add to mine. This is such an effective technique. Thanks for sharing them all xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, Loll!!! OH my goodness each one is more wonderful than the last! You have mad skills, my friend - and an adorable grandson, too!!
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Wow, these are all so gorgeous Loll!! I love all those different backgrounds and I am loving the others ones you did a few weeks back. I have some of these dies, so will have to try and make some backgrounds myself using alcohol inks. I don't have many, but I'm sure I can come up with some backgrounds that should work. Love, love, love! Parker has gotten so big and Jessie is so sweet and such a cutie pie! I loved seeing the other doggies too, they are all so beautiful and sweet. Ok, we have three here, I'm not going for a 4th one as it is all I can do to handle these three. lol Love them though. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteThis must be the time for taking out our alcohol inks. A group of ladies and I made up some glossy cardstock and clear plastic lids from take out boxes to color with AI. But you've given me some great ideas as we intend to do more. Inky fingers for sure.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your cards, white with a stained glass effect is gorgeous.
Absolutely adorable photo of Parker and Jessie x.
ReplyDeleteYour alcohol ink backgrounds and the acetate are stunning Loll. You really have nailed this CAS style of having amazing backgrounds and crisp white, very pretty die cuts. I have the gold Delicata ink but not the silver....So I really must get some. Fabulous cards and wonderful inspiration Loll.....Thank you x.
Such great ideas, Loll. They are all beautiful and easily mass produced (yet each different because of the alcohol ink BG. I really love those playful deer and the ornament one. You always provide such great eye candy and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWOW those backgrounds you created are totally stunning!! WOW!! I am going to have to Google this technique!! The brilliant background in contrast to the white really is something!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful effect with the AI's on acetate. I love the vibrant colours against the white die cuts.
ReplyDeleteJessie looks like she's having fun with Parker. Alex always takes the most beautiful photographs.
WOW! You have been busy. A gorgeous collection of Christmas cards, those AI backgrounds look amazing xx
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful!! I've been using AI's to make a bunch of Christmas cards too... They are so quick!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous grandson you have! Loving the little dog too!
Guess I'm a little behind, but so glad I saw this post! I just love the crisp white die cuts against your colorful backgrounds on all these cards!! I have so many Yupo backgrounds that would work for these type of cards...need to get busy! Lovely, lovely cards my friend!! :0)
ReplyDeleteOh My! Again you've made some pretty fabulous cards with your inks! These are all so gorgeous, makes me want to run out and buy every single AI and the dies too! You've also got a pretty adorable grandson!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful collection of Christmas cards, Loll! Simply gorgeous AI backgrounds and the wonderful die-cut panels! You inspired me to play with AI today.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing a pic of Jessie and Parker. She looks like she's proud of taking care of Parker. :-)
Hideko xx
WOW! Like an amazing winter scene. I love your wonderful inky acetate backgrounds for your cards. You are right, they look like stained glass
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