I was so thrilled to be named the winner of last week's #TGIFC338 challenge! This weekly challenge is really helping me stretch my creativity wings. And this week's challenge is no exception! I really enjoyed making alcohol ink cards this past summer, but I haven't made one in a few months now. This was just the nudge I needed to bring this technique back into my life. :)
I started with a mix of my favourite fall colours...Real Red, Poppy Parade, Mango Melody, and Pumpkin Pie. Using the dark Blends of each of those colours, I made small "blobs" of colour on a piece of Vellum paper, and then used an eye dropper to add small quantities of isopropyl alcohol and allow the inks to naturally blend.
I used my favourite Stitched Greenery Die to create my front panel. I die cut a leaf window from the top centre of my card front using the Stitched Leaves Dies. They are the perfect pairing!
Once dried, I adhered the vellum piece to a small white cardstock panel--this really helps the bright colours pop! I then glued that square to a Real Red panel, lining up the blended background with my window opening.
I added the front panel to my prepared Real Red panel using Dimensionals. I tied some gold thread around the whole front panel before gluing it to my top-folding Basic Black Cardstock base.
I stamped my sentiment, from the Colour & Contour Stamp Set, in Memento Black ink on a scrap of Basic White Cardstock, and then die cut the label using the Tasteful Labels Dies. For a final touch I added a spattering of Gilded Gems over the whole card.
I used the same colours and technique for the inside of my card too. I was able to show off the wispy edges on the inside strip, which is a very different look from the marbling you get in the middle of the piece. I like both, so I was happy to be able to incorporate both in my project!
Please be sure to check out all of the inspiration from the #TGIF site! And if you have a moment to leave me a comment, it would make my day. :)
Happy Crafting,
Barb
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