Sunday, June 18, 2023

Alcohol Inks Birthday

Hi everyone.   The card above is Pearl Alcohol Inks on vellum.  It gives the card a bit of a dreamy look. :)  I simply smooshed the inks to create some pretty backgrounds.  Adding a bit of blending solution helps the inks flow easier.  Once the inks were dry, I sprinkled more blending solution on top and splattered with Silver Mixative (Ranger).  The vellum panel is sandwiched between two pieces of card stock that have been die-cut with a rectangle frame.  White die-cut of small grasses is added on top and the sentiment (Heartfelt - Penny Black) is stamped in Peacock Feathers distress ink. 

... and another ...
For this card I used Wild Plum, Sunbright Yellow, Sunset Orange on glossy card stock.  I splattered with Delicate Gold Re-inker and also sponged the same ink onto white card stock; then die-cut my flower.  Added a frame over top and stamped the sentiment in the same gold ink.  Two half pearls were added to the center of the flowers to finish the card.

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Card #1:
Stamps:  Heartfelt (Penny Black)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Vellum (SU!)
Ink:   Pearl Alcohol Inks:  Tranquil, ?, ? (Ranger); Silver Mixative (Ranger); Peacock Feathers Distress Ink (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Blending Solution, Puffer Tool, Small Grass die (AliExpress), Rectangle Frame (Spellbinders - retired)

Card #2:
Stamps:  Cosmos (Technique Tuesday - retired)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Vellum (SU!)
Ink:   Alcohol Inks : Wild Plum, Sunset Orange (Ranger) and Sunbright Yellow (Pinata); Delicata Gold (Tsukineko)
Accessories:  Blending Solution, Puffer Tool, Flower die (gift from friend), paint brushes for splattering, Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders - retired)

24 comments:

HilaryJane said...

I do really love these. They have such a gorgeous shine and shimmer in real life. The first one is still on my shelf. I admire it everyday xx

nancy littrell said...

OMG...Absolutely Stunning very creative alcohol ink backgrounds on both your beautiful cards, Lolly:-) I Love your color choices for both backgrounds and so appreciate your detailed description of both cards, my friend. I must try your techniques..I do LOVE alcohol inks, as you know:-) Your gold paint on the die cut flower on your 2nd card is amazing and so gorgeous too. I Love every detail on both cards..Than you again for sharing. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Jeanne H said...

Gosh, these two cards are beautiful!!

I Card Everyone said...

Gorgeous AI backgrounds and die cut flowers/greenery - thanks for reminding us that sentiments don't have to be inked in black, Loll.
=]

Liz said...

Oh WOW, these are absolutely stunning, Loll! I love the colours. xx

Bonnie said...

Beautiful backgrounds on vellum, Lolly! Love the serene colors of the first and the burst of colors on the second! Two awesome cards, my friend!

Bobby said...

You do have a way with alcohol inks, Loll. Both cards are beautiful.

TK said...

Soft and dreamy, bold and vibrant -- two beautiful cards, Loll

kiwimeskreations said...

WOW Loll these are so beautiful. Loving your use of the alcohol inks with two totally different results
Blessings
Maxine

Julie B said...

Stunning backgrounds for your die cuts Loll. :)

Pat said...

Absolutely glorious alcohol ink backgrounds Loll both are beautiful and so different with the more light and summery colours on vellum..something I haven't tried, and then the vibrant really striking look of the red, yellow and orange on the second. The white die cut leaves and then the gold inked flowers on the other go perfectly with each of the looks to make two beautiful cards. x

Nancy said...

Both of these are really cool, Loll! I love that you said the first one looked dreamy as that was my first thought too. I love the colors on the second one equally as much. Two totally different looks but oh so very pretty. Thanks for sharing your talents with us at Seize the Birthday.

Marcia Hill said...

Both of these cards are SO pretty Loll...you do backgrounds like no other and they're always GORGEOUS!! The softness of the first one on vellum really is dreamy and I love the boldness of the colors on the glossy cardstock too! Lovely, lovely cards my friend! Hugs. :0)

Cat Craig said...

Both are beautiful, and I love the lightness of the white. That said, WOW I am bowled over by the gold...reminds me of an Italian piece of jewelry.

Leslie Miller said...

More gorgeous cards with fabulous color! The blue-green combo on the first is an all-time favorite and even prettier that you did the sentiment in blue. I don't know why I find that so striking. Your second card is a total WOW! That gold is so smooth and creamy!

Linda said...

Oh wow, Loll. Two beautiful cards. And double wow, for the gold one. That is gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday.

JoAnn said...

Wow, these are great. Love the colors and the sentiments. The second one really pops with those colors and the gold. Thanks for sharing with us at Seize the Birthday.

Cathy said...

Gorgeous backgrounds Loll, love the look of the AI pearls, beautifully CAS with the added diecuts. Thankyou too for playing along at STB, Cathy x

Sue N said...

Wow, Loll, I love the gold flowers over that rich BG! Beautiful! Sue N

Brenda said...

What gorgeous background, what gorgeous cards! I love the inks on the vellum, so dreamy looking. Then the silhouettes are just perfect on those backgrounds. Hugs, Brenda

Lisa Elton said...

I'm playing catch up after our vacation and I've missed a whole lot of pretty! Each card is as wonderful as the next, Loll!

Christine Alexander said...

Both cards are beautiful Loll, I especially love the greens. That background is so dreamy. I can't wait to see it IRL ♥

Papercraft Boutique said...

Both cards are fantastic, Loll!
I love the dreamy look of the Pearl AIs on vellum! The die-cut small grasses are so pretty against the background.
The background of the second card is stunning! Great sense of unity created by the die-cut flowers sponged with the same gold ink as the splatter.
Hideko xx

BożenA said...

Two beautiful cards, Loll. I love the mixed backgrounds, they are so unique.
xx