Saturday, January 28, 2017

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Hi everyone.  A few weeks back I did some experimenting with Alcohol Inks and cling wrap.  Seems that this is technique is very popular right now.

I dropped AIs onto Yupo paper (can't remember the colours, but looks like turquoise, lime and blue).  Then I squirted a little bit of blending solution to get the inks moving.  I took a piece of cling wrap (larger than the piece of Yupo I was working with), crunched it up to create creases, then opened it up and placed it over the wet inks, crunching the cling wrap a bit more to create lots of folds.  I left it to dry overnight.

When I removed the cling wrap, this is the background I got.  Makes for a very interesting background or die-cuts.  I'll definitely be making more pieces with this fun and easy technique.

Sharing this card at Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes.







Stamps:  Word Salad (Paper Smooches)
Paper:  White card base (Neenah 110 lb.); Yupo paper
Ink:  Alcohol inks; Smoky Slate (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  blending solution, cling wrap, Meadow Leaf die (Poppy Stamps)

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes



37 comments:

Sue said...

Wow, I love this, Loll! More AI gorgeousness and another fun technique to try out. Hope you are having a nice weekend.

Canonbury creations said...

Classy and elegant Loll, love the background!
Val x

Heidi MyLittleStampingBlog said...

Beautiful!

My Card Attic: Hazel said...

What a stunning background this technique has made Loll! You really are the AI queen! Beautiful! Have a wonderful weekend! Hazel xx

Colleen said...

Oh Wow, Loll, I must try this, I can definitely see the folds, this is really amazing!

Aileen said...

Ohhh wow Loll love this look, beautiful card.

Marcia Hill said...

Ooooooh...love the look of this Loll and can't wait to try it!! Lovely, lovely card!! :0)

Sheila H said...

Another beautiful alcohol ink creation!

Christine Alexander said...

beautiful AI background, love the run of colour with the blending solution. Awesome card, can't wait to see IRL

nancy littrell said...

Wow...Simply beautiful AI cling wrap background and die cut leaves, Loll. I can't wait to see more cards in the future with your beautiful backgrounds. Hugs.....

Lisa Lara said...

I just love the fluidity of your gorgeous background Loll!

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Wow, this is simply stunning Loll!

Love and hugs
Maarit

BożenA said...

Hello Loll,
I love all the backgrounds that come out of your hand. All are amazing. You have a unique eye for color mixing :-) Your card is incredibly beautiful!
I hope that with you everything is in perfect order and you feel great. That you wish :-)
Hugs, kisses & love,
BożenA

Linda said...

Stunning ..... I really must give this a try. Xx

Bobby said...

I do get a thrill seeing the results of these techniques, Loll, whether you do them or I do.

Bonnie said...

Wow! Beautiful colors and movement of the inks, Loll! I love that the simple leaf adds interest without covering much of that gorgeous background!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Such a cool background!

Brenda in IN said...

These colors are stunning and the pattern they made is lovely. What a fun technique.

Margaret S said...

Wow, another beautiful card! Thanks for sharing.

Jeanne said...

Oh my goodnes, this background is stunning! Wow! I remember using cling wrap several years ago, but I don't think I ever got into alcohol inks. But boy oh boy, you create some of the most beautiful backgrounds I've seen. You also showcase your dies and stamps wonderfully with them. Just so inspiring! Thanks so much, Loll!

Brenda said...

Wow, I love the look of this background Loll!!! I still have gotten any Yupo paper, but this is one technique I want to try when I do get some. Love, love, love your beautiful card! Hugs, Brenda

Mac Mable said...

CAS perfection and do so love the technique and you're ever so pretty colours x

Jo said...

Patient lady, but it truly is gorgeous. Love that colour combo too.
Beautiful card, thanks for another technique to try, Hugs

Anita in France said...

Gosh, Loll ... the ink on this amazing background looks as though it's still moving ... it's fantastic ... and perfect with the crisp white die cut! Hugs, Anita :)

Nstiz said...

This turned out beautiful, Loll! The vivid colors are a terrific backdrop for the white die cut! I've seen others do this technique but this is one of the best!

Gramma Sarah said...

Absolutely stunning, Loll. Will have to try the cling wrap (I've seen videos)soon! Love how you always get a perfect blend!!

Virginia L. said...

Love the color combo! Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Anything Goes” Challenge! Beautiful colors and design. Well done!

Susanne Vargas said...

Yes I have seen this version of the AI on Yupo technique. Yours came out beautifully! Great colors!

Susan said...

One of the loveliest AI / cling wrap backgrounds I've ever seen. Beautiful colours!

Petra Swart said...

WOW, you make the most beautiful bgs for your lovely dies, Loll!!! The colours on this one are sooooo beautiful!!!!! A wonderful CAS card!!!
Have a great week!!!
Hugz

kiwimeskreations said...

One stunning card Loll - love the background piece.
Blessings
Maxine

TK said...

What a gorgeous background! Love your color choices, and interesting look to the technique!

scrappymo! said...

This is gorgeous. I like the result of the look of the ink!
Very lovely card, Loll!

Pat said...

This looks really 3D Loll and such a pretty colour combination. The white leaf on top looks really striking too. x

Pam Sparks said...

Beautiful Loll! You have the touch for this technique for sure!

Sarn said...

Very fresh looking. Love it xxx

Barb Ghig said...

Such a beautiful effect with your AI's, Loll! I love your color palette and your CAS design is just perfect to show it off! Another gorgeous card!!!