The background is a panel I made a while back, smooshing alcohol inks on acetate. Even though there is the white card stock behind the AI panel, you can still see the translucent look with using acetate instead of Yupo or glossy card stock.
I stamped the row of bulrushes in Archival black ink. Even though it does dry and shouldn't smudge, I always turn the panel over and put the stamped side against the card base to protect it. I framed with black and added a simple sentiment (Happy Snippets 30-358)
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Entering this card into the Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Anything Goes.
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Mountain Magic (40-751)
Stamps: Mountain Magic, Happy Snippets (both Penny Black)
Paper: White card base (Neenah 110 lb.); Black card stock (Stampin' Up!)Ink: Alcohol Inks: Ranger; Versamark
Accessories: Acetate sheet, blending solution, Rectangle die (Spellbinders), white embossing powder, heat tool
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PB Saturday Challenge - Anything Goes
All these stains after mixing the AI give the impression that some insects are walking on the other side of the acetate. So fun and surprising, yet so beautiful! The black silhouettes of the rushes perfectly complement the image and the black frame perfectly binds everything together.
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WOW!!!! Gorgeous alcohol inks on acetate background, Lolly. I have never tried alcohol ink on acetate...must try soon!! Love your stamped bulrushes and your tip to turn over the acetate so the ink does not smear. It does take time for the archival ink to dry and even then it may not be completely dry. Love your black frame and sweet sentiment too. Your card should be placed in a permanent frame, my friend. TFS Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteHow striking! The black accentuated your bright acetate AI background beautifully. I thought this “fire-y” card was an homage to al, the fires burning in our province. *lol*😂
ReplyDeleteWOW this looks amazing Loll. what glorious colours and the alcohol inks look striking on the acetate x. I love the black framing and thank you for the tip about the stamping x. A real eye catching card x.
ReplyDeleteThat fabulous background could stand alone! What an effect and thanks for the idea of alcohol ink on acetate. I'd have never thought about that one! Sounds like great fun. Love the brilliance of this one.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome, fiery sky, Lolly!
ReplyDeleteWow Loll, I love the colours which make it feel like a really hot sunny day and I love the added black bulrushes and the black frame really makes it pop. Gorgeous! x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, those AIs are wonderful colors too.
ReplyDeleteWOW Loll, this is stunning - love the background and you have made the most of it with the simple stamping acorss the base
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Maxine
Very cool card Loll! The background looks like molten lava! Or a really stunning sunset. lol Love the silhouette against it, makes it pop. I've never did alcohol inks on acetate, gives such a fun look! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! This is one STUNNER of a card Loll! That background is absolutely GORGEOUS, and the silhouetted bullrushes look fabulous against it! Love the black framing too!! This is definitely a frame worthy card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous AI background, Loll.
ReplyDeleteFabulous Loll. I could stare at the colors for hours. The cat tails look great on the card. At least I think they are cat tails.
ReplyDeleteooooh! Mountain Magic is absolutely what this is, Loll! Such a gorgeous creation with beautiful color intensity! hugs, de
ReplyDeletewow, Loll this makes me think of a volcano happening on your card. Stunning ♥
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I love it.....such a dramatic backgound and I love the ward colours that you've used. It's a fabulous card x
ReplyDeleteOh wow Loll - I can fell the heat and energy coming off your creation!
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Wow! This is amazing! Sad to say it brings to mind the forest fires here in the west, but it is utterly gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible BG... And yes it is reminicent of the forest fires but incredible beautiful
ReplyDeleteWow, absolutely stunning. There is nothing like AI for drama, love it xx
ReplyDeleteAll of the above, Loll. Amazing, incredible, dramatic and fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThis sunset scene is breathtaking, Loll! Love the gorgeous background and the striking color contrast! Acetate is my favorite material to use AI on. The beauty of the ink colors with the transparent effect is just amazing!
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