Birthday: Skeletal Leaves from Alcohol Inks

 

I created a page using alcohol inks.  I die cut the autumn colored sheet with Tim Holtz' Skeletal Leaves.  The alcohol ink pages are thicker than card stock, so the die cuts take more time to separate the die cuts.  Not more difficult, but a longer time.  The picture does not do the card justice - the clarity and glossiness doesn't come across.  Believe me, this is stunning.

The Skeletal Leaves die set is new to me.  I surely will use it again!  

Colors:
Mossy Meadow
Crumb Cake

Stamps:

Birthday Wishes (Hero Arts)

Other:

Alcohol Inks

Skeletal Leaves (Tim Holtz)

Crackle embossing folder 

Bling

I have entered this card at:

Alcohol Inks: One Sheet Makes Four Cards

The paper for alcohol ink comes in 8"x10".  The creation of the design is done on the full sheet and then cut into card size after the inks are dry.  I am always amazed how different each card is from the card that was made right next to it!

The word dies are from Tim Holtz which are new to me.

I have entered the cards at the NBUS Challenge for September.

 

Alcohol Ink Using a Stylus

This is my first card with the alcohol inks.  I layered Basic Black and Blackberry Bliss with the alcohol ink paper.  The circles were made with a stylus.  I love how the pink and blue colors created such a beautiful purple.  

Easel Display of Alcohol Ink Creation

 

My first attempt at alcohol inks, thanks to Myriam's Nature.  I love Myriam's videos; I felt less intimidated.  My daughter made this for her friend.  My cards will be in the next post.  

We used Jacquard Pinata alcohol inks.  We applied the ink to alcohol ink paper, added alcohol, and used a blow dryer to move the ink around.  Stunning effect!

The easel in the back is Sizzix Tim Holtz small easel.