alcohol ink – Try It – Like It

Alcohol Ink on Cardstock

When alcohol ink didn’t go as planned, I switched gears and created this colorful tag background

I had an idea to use alcohol inks on textured baking parchment paper, but when it didn’t work as planned, I switched gears and applied the inks to cardstock instead. Adding a little rubbing alcohol softened the colors, helped them blend, and filled in the open spaces—creating a beautiful background for this week’s tag.

After creating the tag’s background, I added a coordinating paper scrap and a stamped butterfly. A stamped sentiment was the perfect finishing touch.

If you would like to learn more about how I stamped the butterfly on tissue, here is the tutorial link:

https://youtu.be/kVGrjQMEM40?si=WC6FcvKfc_lStRVR

Youtube Tutorial:

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Alcohol Ink Stencil Lift Tutorial

Create a colorful, one-of-a-kind background using alcohol ink and a simple stencil-lifting technique!

This week’s tag features a fun stencil-lift technique using alcohol ink to create a beautiful patterned background. A few printable elements and a coordinating ribbon complete the design.

The alcohol ink used for this technique comes from an alcohol ink marker. The lifting comes from rubbing alcohol.

DIY Ribbon Tutorial:
https://youtu.be/2T-Vv9t–sc

Art Words:
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Video Tutorial:

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How to Use Hand Sanitizer for Crafting

Create colorful, one-of-a-kind backgrounds using the surprising combination of hand sanitizer and alcohol ink!

Can you believe you can use hand sanitizer to create beautiful crafting backgrounds? You can! When combined with alcohol ink, hand sanitizer produces colorful, organic patterns that are different every time.

Because the sanitizer is thick, it slows the movement of the ink and creates fascinating swirls, textures, and blended areas. Experiment with several colors, but avoid overmixing them—you’ll want to preserve those beautiful variations.

Set the finished background aside until it is completely dry. Drying time may vary depending on how much sanitizer you use. Once dry, your background can be transformed into cards, tags, die-cut shapes, journal pages, or other paper-crafting projects.

In the close-up image, you can see how the rainbow alcohol ink adds a beautiful shimmer to the stripes without altering the background color.

Video Tutorial:

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Blooming Alcohol Ink Flowers

Can alcohol ink bloom on cardstock? I tested three different surfaces, and the results surprised me!

For this week’s tutorial, I experimented with blooming alcohol inks on three different surfaces to see how each one would react. I expected one of the non-porous surfaces to produce the best results, but I was pleasantly surprised to discover that cardstock created the most beautiful, flower-like blooms. Join me as I compare each surface and share the techniques that produced my favorite effects.

Video Tutorial

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Alcohol Ink and Foil Magic

This week’s tag features an alcohol ink technique paired with beautifully color-coordinated ephemera from AALL & Create.

This week’s tag combines an alcohol ink technique and color coordinating ephemera from AALL & Create.

Using alcohol ink on plastic wrap is a popular craft technique, and this week’s tutorial offers a fun twist on that idea by using aluminum foil instead.

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Ephemera Set #14 coordinated beautifully with the alcohol ink background and was the perfect finishing touch for the tag.

In this image you can see the depth added using the foam tape under the word travel.

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Stunning Alcohol Ink Effects You Can Create on Cardstock

Alcohol pearl inks create a stunning effect on cardstock.

I recently stumbled upon a new-to-me technique using alcohol pearl inks, and I’m absolutely in love with the results! Applying alcohol pearl ink on embossed cardstock creates a stunningly unique effect, adding depth, shimmer, and texture in a way that truly stands out. Can’t wait to experiment more with this!

I was experimenting with embossed foil tape and alcohol pearl ink when I flipped it over and discovered the magic! The results were stunning. I recommend using two coordinating ink colors for the best effect, and don’t forget—you must use alcohol blending solution with the pearls to get that perfect shimmer and blend!

Video Tutorial:

Results:

The different results shown above progress from cardstock, to debossed foil tape, and finally to embossed foil tape. Each surface creates a unique effect, showcasing the versatility of alcohol pearl inks!

Here are the results in blue! The first strip is debossed and was my initial attempt. The second example is on cardstock, while the final one showcases plain alcohol ink on debossed foil tape.

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Foil Technique and a Die

with Kokorosa

This card can be used for so many different occasions. I am not sure which makes it more beautiful, the die or the foil technique. Together they are exquisite.

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Bubbles Background Board

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It is so interesting how the foil looks like it is on top of the die cut, doesn’t it? The close-up shows the colors reflecting well.

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Alcohol Ink Stickers

Trying alcohol ink on silver metallic looking stickers from the Dollar Tree.

Alcohol inks are very fun to create with. They interact with each other in interesting ways creating different results each time. They work on most non-porous surfaces so when I saw these metallic-looking stickers at the Dollar Tree, I knew I wanted to try alcohol ink on them.

Metallic stickers come in silver, gold, and bronze colors. I chose the silver thinking it would work best with the inks.

First I tried dropping the ink onto the sticker, the next one I tried applying the ink with a cotton swab, and on the last sticker, I switched to acrylic paint markers. Each process gave a different result. The video tutorial below will take you through each process.

Video Tutorial:

I think the first and last version gave the best results. While the stickers appeared metallic in the package and once removed appeared more like plastic either surface should work. The alcohol ink didn’t work as well as I expected. The acrylic paint markers gave great coverage but lost the metallic quality of the original sticker. In summation, the plastic mailing envelope I used as a protective work surface actually had the best results from the alcohol ink being applied to it. So now I have another project to work on!

Fairy Stamping and Gelli Plate Tutorial

Making a fairy card with a Gelli Plate background. #sponsored #affiliate @fairystamper

I have a video tutorial up on the Fairy Stampers YouTube channel. As a part of their video design team, I post tutorials twice a month. Today I am using a Gelli Plate to make the background image along with the Moana stamp fairy. The Gelli Plate technique I am using is with alcohol inks and acrylic paint. It is really fun and addictive.

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Materials:

Gelli Plate
Alcohol Inks
2 brayers
copy paper
The Works Board
mini Maker die cutter
leaf die
card stock – green and white
blending brush
Distress Oxide stamp pads
Liquitex Acrylic
Best Glue Ever
tape runner
black ink pad
Derwent pencils
sentiment stamp
paintbrush

Video Tutorial:

I added details on the inside of the card as well. A strip of the Gelli Plate print that I had trimmed off the background and an additional die-cut leaf. These elements add a surprise when the card is open as well as linking to the front of the card.

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How to Etch Celebratory Champagne Glasses

These basic champagne glasses from the Dollar Store were given an upgrade with Etchall Etching Cream and then decorated with Alcohol Inks. They make the perfect pair for celebrating a special occasion or for everyday use. You could change the color combination to suit your needs like school colors for a college graduation party, or for wedding colors.

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Any supplies used may be given to me free of charge, however, all projects and opinions are my own.

Materials:

2 champagne glasses
rubbing alcohol
paper towels
alcohol inks
masking tape
plastic bag
spray finish

Directions:

To begin, remove any labels and clean the glasses using rubbing alcohol.

Then cover the desired area (the stem) with etchall Etching Creme, wait 15 minutes, remove excess back to the container, and then wash.

The etching is done.
The result is very elegant, and you could stop right here.

The alcohol inks I chose to use.

Turn the glass upside down.
Drop a small drop of ink at the stem of the glass and let it run down.
Continue until you like the look.

Here is an up-close look at the glass.
Notice I put a “ring” around the top of the stem in silver.

I purposely didn’t let the ink cover anywhere near the drinking lip of the glasses.
I covered them in a plastic bag and taped it in place.
Placing it in my spray box, I sprayed it with a sealer and let it dry.
(you may need a few light coats)

Remove the taped bag and your glasses are ready to celebrate with!

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