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Easy Backgrounds with Alcohol Ink

By on July 5, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m excited to share one of the products from the NEW Release from Maker Forte! It’s a Christmas in July release, but there are a few products that are not-so-Christmasy like this one.

I love this slimline die, and today I’m sharing how to create easy Alcohol ink backgrounds! Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

If you have never used Alcohol inks, this technique is SO EASY and it comes out as a surprise every time. That’s one thing I love about using alcohol inks: the variety!

Just look at how that top card looks like theres mountains and clouds in the background! I couldn’t have planned it better. Here’s my simple technique:

  1. Add Alcohol Blending Solution to glossy photo paper
  2. Drop on some alcohol ink…start with one or two colors
  3. Use a spritzer tool to move the inks around
  4. Add more ink or Blending solution until you like it
  5. Allow to dry
  6. Cut to size for background

There, see how easy that is?

I also used the “extra” die cuts from the silver glitter paper to create a third card using the inlaid die cut technique. This creates a smooth card and looks so neat.

I love creating interesting backgrounds for these slimline dies. Here’s a photo of one I created earlier for the Safari die. I used some striped stamps and Mansi’s art marks stamps to create an interesting look.

Check out the entire new release from Maker Forte HERE.

I’m often asked what supplies I use to make my cards and projects, so I’ve put together a list using affiliate links when possible. If you make a purchase with these links I may receive a small commission. These help me to keep up with blog costs and continue bringing you fun projects. Thank you so much for your support! 







I hope you enjoyed! If you give it a try, please tag me so I can see your creations! Thanks for stopping by.

	

	

		
   
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Spectacular Stamp & Stencil Bundles
By  on January 10, 2021  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hello! Today I’ve got some spectacular stamp & stencil bundles to share…I am making two cards with these fantastic products from Maker Forte. This is the first time I’ve seen stencils that match a stamp; and it gives you so many options for creativity!





Today I have two cards, with a video on the new release and card process! Watch it below or in HD on YouTube:













Card 1:





For this first card I used the “Deer to Me” stamp and stencil bundle. This set has sold out multiple times, but I see that it’s now back in stock! I stamped the stamp with dark black ink and then added the matching stencil over the top. I ink blended with three colors of Distress ink. THEN, I used another geometric stencil over the top and ink blended again.






		
		
			
			
		
	





What a spectacular result! Does it remind you of Northern Lights? Image trying this with different colors of ink, too! I popped up a sentiment with foam tape to finish off this slimline card.





Card 2:





For the second card, I used the Safari stamp and stencil bundle. This set comes with two stencils, and I added both of them to ink up the sun. Then I removed the second stencil and ink blended the background with Fired Brick, Spiced Marmalade, and Squeezed Lemonade.






		
		
			
			
		
	





See the light shadow behind the trees? That’s from offsetting the stencil a little bit! It’s a neat look with very little effort.






		
		
			
			
		
	





I’m often asked what supplies I use to make my cards and projects, so I’ve put together a list using affiliate links when possible. If you make a purchase with these links I may receive a small commission. These help me to keep up with blog costs and continue bringing you fun projects. Thank you so much for your support! 












		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	





I hope you enjoyed these projects today. Thanks for stopping by!

	

	

		
   
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