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Painting with Alcohol Inks

On January 12, 2012 / Simon Says Stamp / 33 Comments

Hi, all! I wanted to share this project with you that I did for Simon Says Stamp last week. :)

Not too long ago, I saw a my friend Heidi carrying a Tim Holtz District Market Butterfly Tote and had to comment on it. It was beautiful! When I asked her about it she said that she had painted it with alcohol inks. How clever!

So I tried out the same and I’m taking you guys along for the ride.

I had no previous experience with alcohol inks, but they were pretty easy to work with, especially because I used an Aquash brush filled with Alcohol Blending Solution. Any brush strokes, etc. seem to “settle” with time. Also, as I was painting the bag, I made note of some tips and tricks to share with you in the video below.

Colors Used

Sunset Orange	SUNSHINE YELLOW	CITRUS	CLOVER	POOL	SAIL BOAT BLUE	DENIM
PURPLE TWILIGHT	RASPBERRY	CRANBERRY	ESPRESSO	HAZELNUT

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Watch video below | Watch at YouTube

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Yay! Business Cards!

On January 11, 2012 / General / 74 Comments

I finally bit the bullet and ordered business cards. My good friend Adrienne from college owns a letterpress business. So after I designed the cards, I sent them off to her to work her magic. They turned out AMAZING! They just arrived today and I couldn’t wait to show you guys how great they look! :)

So if you need some letterpress things done, head on over to there! :)

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MACM – U Are Amazing

On January 9, 2012 / Cards, Make a Card Monday / 50 Comments

Morning, all!

Today’s Make a Card Monday card is simple and doesn’t use too many supplies. In order to recreate this card, all you would really need is a letter stamp. :) Everything else can be adapted to whatever you have on hand. I used an older stamp set from Studio Calico called Noah Alphabet, but unfortunately it’s discontinued and they don’t sell it anymore.

The design of this card came about after I saw this book cover on Pinterest. I just loved the overlapping letters. Also, who doesn’t love e.e. cummings? Here’s my favorite of his poems. :)

Anyhow, enjoy!

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