Alcohol Ink Bauble- Merry Christmas Deer

Hi Friends!

This card was definitely an experiment for me!  I wanted to participate in the Splitcoaststampers Falliday Fest FF17UnderstandBlueA “Get Drunk” Challenge (no, not with real alcohol but to use alcohol inks- lol!!).  

There were several techniques that you could use but I chose to use the technique highlighted in this video by Heather Telford that Lydia referenced for the "alcohol ink bauble" background.

This was my first attempt at playing with Yupo™ Paper and Alcohol Inks and I have mixed feelings on how it turned out.  It seemed as once I started, I could not stop adding different inks- lol!! I think I will limit the colors next time but I did have a chance to create three different backgrounds so I have plenty of designs to create more cards in the future :-)  

I am also linking this card to the Happy Little Stampers October Christmas Card Challenge (optional Silhouettes), the Merry Christmas #38 “Anything Goes” Challenge and the Splitcoaststampers CAS450 “Add Another Layer” Challenge.

If you have not had a chance to check out the challenge sites yet, I encourage you to do so- gorgeous inspiration from all!

To create this card:

1). On a silicone craft sheet, drop alcohol inks along with some alcohol blending solution. Lay a piece of Yupo™ paper into the inks, lift up and repeat the process.  Continue adding layers of ink along with dropping directly onto the paper for different effects.  I definitely experimented with various inks and also spritzed with water.  One benefit of using Yupo™ paper is that you can wipe the entire panel and remove most of the ink (since it is a plastic paper, just in case you want to start over- ask me how I know, lol!).

2). Once you are satisfied with your background, allow it to dry thoroughly before die cutting a circle for the “bauble”.  I used a die cut that would fit within my wreath die.

3). Using the Savoy Deer Head Die, die cut four of the images from Whisper White cardstock.  Also die cut a wreath using the Memory Box™ Tupelo Circle Die from a piece of Whisper White cardstock.

4). Adhere the panel that you die cut the Tupelo Circle Die onto another piece of Whisper White cardstock. Adhere the alcohol background circle in the center and carefully add the Tupelo Circle Die cut back into the cut portion on the outside of the circle, allowing the inner portion to stay on top of the alcohol background.

5). Use an embossing powder tool to de-static the surface at the bottom of the panel, ink the sentiment from the retired Stampin’ Up! Contempo Christmas stamp set with Versamark™, stamp onto the panel, apply Ranger® Blue Tinsel Embossing Powder and heat set with the heat tool.

6). Mount the layered Deer Head die cut with dimensional foam to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets: Contempo Christmas (retired Stampin’ Up!)

Ink/Mediums: Versamark™; Adirondack™ Alcohol Inks- Bottle, Espresso, Stonewash. Silver Metallic Mixative; Ken Oliver® Liquid Metals- Metallic Amethyst, Metallic Sky; Ranger® Alcohol Blending Solution

Paper: Whisper White, Yupo™

Accessories/Tools: Big Shot™, MB Tupelo Circle Die, Savoy Deer Head Die, Embossing Buddy®, Ranger® Blue Tinsel Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

I had fun creating this card, although the technique for the background is a bit messy.  Not one to try for a quick and easy card but once you have the backgrounds created, the cards are easy to assemble :-)  Now, I just have to finish several more Christmas cards to be ready for mailing this year...I had better get busy!!

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by- hugs and I hope all of you have a fabulous week!

Sending Wishes Your Way

Hi Friends!!

I hope all of you are having a great day!  This card was created using the Freshly Made Sketches FMS213 Sketch along with the CQC317 ColourQ Challenge and Addicted to Stamps and More #171 “Anything Goes” Challenge.

 Again, if you have not already visited the above sites, I hope you will take a moment to do so- fabulous inspiration from all!

To create this card:

Use the Big Shot™ with the Boho Chic Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder to emboss a piece of Whisper White cardstock, trim and mount onto Rich Razzleberry cardstock, trim and mount onto retired Lovely Lilac cardstock, trim and mount onto the Whisper White card base.

Cut the rectangle horizontal panel from Lovely Lilac cardstock using the Big Shot™ with the My Favorite Things™ (MFT) Stitched Horizontal Strips Die, mount onto Rich Razzleberry cardstock and adhere to the card front.

Cut a piece of Whisper White cardstock using the MFT Stitched Rectangle STAX Die, mount onto a piece of Rich Razzleberry cardstock and add the heat embossed sentiment panel.

Use the Use the Big Shot™ with the Memory Box™ (MB) Tupelo Circle Die to cut four circles (one each from Rich Razzleberry, Soft Sky, Tangerine Tango and Lovely Lilac cardstock).

Cut the circles in half and position (trimming off more if necessary) onto the sentiment panel.

Add the sentiment panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals® to finish off the card.

Stamps: Butterfly Basics

Ink:  Versamark™

Paper: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Sky, Tangerine Tango, Lovely Lilac (retired)

Accessories: Big Shot™, Boho Chic Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, (MB) Tupelo Circle Die, MFT Stitched Rectangle STAX Dies, MFT Stitched Horizontal Strip Dies, Embossing Buddy®, Stampin’ Emboss® Winter White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

Thanks again for stopping by- hugs and have a terrific week, my friends!

TCC43 Thanks For All You Do

Hi Friends!!

It is time for The Card Concept #43 "Thank Fall" Challenge- don’t you just love all of the texture and antique touches in this inspiration photo? 

I felt inspired by the steel buckets along with the gold and white accents so I decided to incorporate a Gelli Arts® Printing Plate monoprint that I created using a fun embossing folder technique for my Mixed Media card.

The Card Concept is a bi-weekly challenge that has an inspiration photo along with a number of design styles that you can choose from to create your card- Clean and Simple, Clean and Graphic, Clean and Layered, Shabby Chic, Freestyle Collage, Classy and Elegant and Mixed Media.   

I hope you will check out my fellow Design Team projects as well as find some time to gather your supplies together and come join in on the fun!! 

I am also going to link this card to The Paper Players PP269 "Fall Thank You" Challenge as well as the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge MMMC#18 Texture Challenge.

To create this card:

Apply white acylic paint with a brayer onto the Gelli® Arts Printing Plate (GA plate), spread to cover the plate, lay a piece of watercolor paper or cardstock onto the plate and lift off, lay another piece onto the plate for the ghost print.

Add a few drops of colored acrylic paint (I used a dark blue, gold and silver), spread with the brayer and then lay an embossed piece of thick cardstock (embossed with the retired Stampin’ Up! Beautifully Baroque Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder) onto the GA plate, left up (this will remove some of the paint for the print design), lay down one of your prints created in the first steps above, press into the paint and lift up, lay another print, press and lift again.

FYI- I am using very old Folk Art Deco® Acrylic Paints that I have had for years, so they are thin and dry quickly.

You can repeat the steps to build up more layers but I have found that one or two layers give me enough depth for this type of background.

Once the panel is dry, you should be able to see the outline in the paint of the embossing folder that was used as a stencil, line up the paper into the actual embossing folder and re-emboss with the Big Shot™.

Add Encore!™ Silver and Gold Metallic Ink over the raised embossed areas and set with the Heat Tool.

Cut the panel to 4 ½” x 5 ½” and use the Big Shot™ with the My Favorite Things™ (MFT) Square Grid Cover Up.

Lay the grid over a piece of Whisper White cardstock and apply adhesive behind each of the squares only, once finished with all of the squares, lift up the grid.

Trim the panel, mount onto a piece of Basic Gray cardstock, trim again and mount onto a piece of More Mustard cardstock,

Add a piece of white crochet lace along with the 5/8” Gold Triple Satin Ribbon Bow.

Cut one wreath from More Mustard cardstock using the Big Shot™ with the Memory Box™ Tupelo Circle Wreath Die, cut the die in half and mount onto the card front with Antique Brads.

Stamp the sentiment from the retired Stampin’ Up! Absolutely Fabulous using Stāz-On® Jet Black Ink onto Whisper White cardstock, trim the sentiment and add the banner points with the Hexagon Punch.

To finish off the card, add the stamped sentiment with dimensional foam.

Stamp Sets:  Absolutely Fabulous

Ink: Stāz-On® Jet Black, Encore™ Metallic Silver and Gold; Acrylic Paint- Soft White, Midnight Blue, Gold, Silver

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Gray, retired More Mustard; Watercolor

Accessories: Gelli® Arts Printing Plate, Big Shot™, MFT Square Grid Cover Up Die, Tupelo Die (MB),  Hexagon Punch, 5/8” Gold Satin Ribbon, White Crochet Lace, Antique Brads

Thanks again for stopping by- I hope you have a wonderful week and come play along with us at The CardConcept!