This tag began as a simple experiment—dipping into alcohol ink using a marbling-style technique—and quickly turned into a fun, creative exploration. Watching the inks move, blend, and create unexpected patterns is part of the magic, and no two results are ever the same. What I love most about this process is how many different avenues it opens up, from subtle color play to bold, layered effects, making it a technique you can revisit again and again with fresh results each time.
After experimenting with white tags, I chose to try a colored cardstock with opal alcohol ink. The visual activity didn’t appear until the tag was dry.
Since I was stamping with brand-new, never-before-used stamps, I knew I wanted to use a stamping platform in case I needed to stamp more than once. Given that the tag was pink and Valentine’s Day was just around the corner, I chose a heart along with the word love to finish the design.
Adding a bit more color and activity to the tag, I used a Pentel Dual Metallic Brush marker in red, and a white and pink Sharpie acrylic marker.
The image above is showing the sparkle caught in the light created by the alcohol dipping method.
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Suggested Materials:
 Cricut Portable Trimmer Shop at: AZ | C |
 Glassboard Shop at: AZ | O |
 Intense Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Misti Shop at: AZ |
 Pentel Metallic Brush Pens Shop at: AZ |
 Ranger Adirondack Alcohol Ink 3 pack Shop at: AZ | SSS |
 Ranger Heat Tool Shop at: AZ |
 Sharpie Acrylic Markers Shop at: AZ |
 Tweezers Shop at: AZ |
