Recently I saw a technique on the Internet using alcohol inks and thought I would have a go. It involved dropping spots of ink onto an acetate sheet and blowing them through a straw. I quite like the effect, but had difficulty in getting the leaves, cut from card, coloured to match the depth of colour. I began by using a marbling technique also with alcohol inks, but these came out rather insipidly in comparison. I added a little extra colour using Distress ink, but I have yet to master the technique.
The acetate was backed with a piece of white card, attached using eyelets.
The leaves were die cut with a Cheery Lyn set of dies and the sentiment was also cut from acetate, using a Spellbinders die.
There are a few challenges here
Addicted to CAS - Leaves
...and As you See it
I'll try to do better next time.
Well, I reckon it looks great!
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Loving the colours and the technique. The acetate works really well and like how you've attached it using the eyelets. I try using alcohol inks, sprays and brusho's with varying success but isn't it fun trying? And..... you have lots of 'stash' for using maybe another day!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! Love your die cut sentiment out of coloured acetate!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous design, with beautiful colours. . I've never heard of this technique before - I'll have to give it a try. xx
ReplyDeleteStunning card, Chrissie - looks fabulous, Jo x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, the colours are amazing, so vibrant.
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WOW! So creative and sheer brilliant Chrissie.
ReplyDeleteSuperb technique and so effective. Thrilled that you've played along at ATCAS and AAA cards too.
Thanks so much. Sarah x
Absolutely lovely, Chrissie. I think this card is beautifully done, great technique. Thanks so much for playing along at AAA Cards. Melissa - DT
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely colours Chrissie, I really must try it myself again soon. I know what you mean about card and alcohol inks, it just doesn't come out as bright. Were you using glossy card for the leaves, as I wondered if that might come out brighter. I think I might have given in and just die cut the acetate :-)
ReplyDeleteNeat technique. I like the design that you used and the leaves look really realistic. Thanks for playing with us at AYSI this week.
ReplyDeleteNeat technique. I like the design that you used and the leaves look really realistic. Thanks for playing with us at AYSI this week.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!!! Thank you for joining us at As You See It, good luck!!! Amy DT
ReplyDeleteWow looks like lots of fun. Wonderful effect x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning card Chrissie! That alcohol inked panel is spectacular and I love the leaves! Gorgeous! Thanks for playing along at AAA Cards! Jill
ReplyDeleteWOW! You did such a beautiful job blending your alcohol inks and I love the color palette! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at Addicted to CAS! It's always wonderful to see your cards in the gallery!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Chrissie - wonderful go on this technique. LOVE the way it turned out. Thanks so much for linking up and playing with us at AAA Cards!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS colors!
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