Hi everyone. It's the start of July, which means it's time for a new CAS Mix Up Challenge. This month's challenge is being hosted by Coni (Which Craft?). She wants us to get inky with ...
One of the easiest way for me to use alchol inks is to smoosh. I used a large piece of aluminum foil to protect my work surface and then addes drops and squiggles of three colours of Alcohol Inks: Mermaid, Clover, Meadow. I smooshed a piece of vellum and then sprayed the vellum with rubbing alcohol to adds lots of drops. I repeated until I was happy with the look. Alcohol inks dry really quickly to I was able to assemble my card right away. I die-cut two of the Underwater Scene (Memory Box), sandwiching the vellum in-between. The scene was inlaid into my card front which was popped up for added dimension on the card base. Popping it up lets you see the dreamy look of the vellum. A simple sentiment (Scenic Sampler - Stampendous) was stamped with Pine Needles Distress Ink to finish.
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We are thrilled to have Hannelie (Desert Diva) as our Guest Designer this month. Welcome Hannelie!
Please check out the challenge blog to see Hannelie's beautiful Alcohol Ink on Vellum card, along the the amazing cards by our Designers. Then come join us! Challenge is open until July 24th at midnight (PST).
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Scenic Sampler - sentiment (Stampendous)
Ink: Alcohol Inks: Mermaid, Clover, Meadow (Ranger); Pine Needles Distress Ink (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Rubbing Alcohol in spray bottle, Underwater Scene (Memory Box)
Challenges:
CAS Mix Up July Challenge - Alcohol Inks on Vellum
Stamps: Scenic Sampler - Sentiment (Stampendous)
Paper: Vellum (SU!); White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)Ink: Alcohol Inks: Mermaid, Clover, Meadow (Ranger); Pine Needles Distress Ink (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Rubbing Alcohol in spray bottle, Underwater Scene (Memory Box)
Challenges:
CAS Mix Up July Challenge - Alcohol Inks on Vellum
I need these fish Lolly!!
ReplyDeleteI just love this to bits. x
Nicely done Loll!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the beautiful invitation, Loll! Your under-the-sea AIs are perfect - and really dreamy! I might just try your method - seems much more quiet than those blow dryers!
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Your alcohol ink panel makes a really perfect underwater background and it looks so good behind the white of your die cuts, love it xx
ReplyDeleteIf smooshing alcohol gives that wonderful a look I'm definitely going to try it, Loll. Just not until I'm home in my craft studio.
ReplyDeleteWonderful alcohol ink background - it really does look like deep sea water. Perfect with the fishy die!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous background and I love how you used that die. What great colors and a beautiful mix of them. This CAS card has quite an impact!
ReplyDeleteYour aquarium is mesmerizing and your alcohol inking with the drops makes it even more life like. Sandwiching the panel between the diecuts and popping it up adds to the dramatic effect. Such a cool, fun card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute die, and I like your method for the inky background. I'm not experienced with alcohol inks so it's interesting every time. I love everything about this card!
ReplyDeleteThe perfect seashore die cut frame and images for your alcohol ink on vellum ocean background, Lolly. Who would have guessed alcohol ink on vellum could turn out such gorgeous backgrounds. This has been such a fun and creative technique hosted by Coni. Gorgeous cards by the CAS Design team:-) Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteA wonderful card Loll, your AI vellum is perfect for your fishy scene.... I loved how you put constructed the front panel... I had initially thought I could make a window of the card front..so we'll see how I tackle it. Robyn
ReplyDeleteI love this wonderful underwater die and how fabulous it looks with your smooched alcoholic sea colors on vellum, Lolly! It really does look dreamy! I don't think I've ever used AI on vellum, so this will be fun! Love, Dolly
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome Loll, I haven't seen that frame before, it's really lovely. Love the inks too!
ReplyDeleteOh my, I love the look of alcohol inks on vellum! Your under the sea card is fabulous Loll, loving that die. Makes for a fun birthday card for a beach loving person. Now I must give this smooshing of alcohol inks on foil as I've never tried that before. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteI love this soft look of water and the scene is beautiful. I can't wait to make my card for this challenge. The alcohol on vellum is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove this underwater scene, Lolly! Beautiful colors in the background and I love the added dimension of popping the top up! Beautiful framing too! Awesome, my friend!
ReplyDeleteThe AI's make a gorgeous under water background and I love that die. Amazing card Loll :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty little seascape frame, and gorgeous AIs to highlight your beautiful scene.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing background you have created with the alcohol inks Loll - this is exquisite.
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Your green AI's created a wonderful sea world for your fish and flora Loll! what a lovely die and beautiful b'day card! xx
ReplyDeleteYou created a beautiful and dreamy underwater scene with vellum and AIs, Loll! The rubbing alcohol drops are the perfect water bubbly marks. The die-cut frame is so pretty! A wonderful summery birthday card!
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Such a dreamy effect and love the technique you used. I have never tried alcohol inks on vellum, so thank you for the fabulous inspiration Loll x.
ReplyDeleteLove your little underwater scene, those alcohol inks have created the perfect backdrop for the cute fishes xx
ReplyDeleteYour AI background is perfect for your beautiful little scene Loll, wonderful card design!
ReplyDeletelove this...great looking mf.
ReplyDeletexx Karen