Category: Blended Alcohol Background

Botanical Layers and Lovely Layers Vellum

Botanical Layers and Lovely Layers Vellum

Today is the start of the 2022 Annual Catalogue (link to PDF below) and there are so many new products from which to choose. I have a series of cards for you using the Botanical Layers stamp set with the Lovely Layers Vellum and the 2022-2024 In Colors (Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party, Starry Sky, Tahitian … Continue reading Botanical Layers and Lovely Layers Vellum

More Blended Alcohol Background with Dry Embossing

More Blended Alcohol Background with Dry Embossing

I have previously posted examples of the Blended Alcohol Background here. Today I have another 2 cards using the technique with dry embossing. Once again, thanks so much to Patty Bennett a US Stampin' Up! demonstrator for the inspiration. To ensure that the colours of the background and image do not 'muddy' each other, blend … Continue reading More Blended Alcohol Background with Dry Embossing

Blended Alcohol Background with Dry Embossing

Blended Alcohol Background with Dry Embossing

I have previously posted examples of the Blended Alcohol Background here. Today I am taking it a step further by dry embossing the vellum before using the technique. I have 2 cards today and will have another 2 cards in next Sunday's post. Thanks so much to Patty Bennett a US Stampin' Up! demonstrator for … Continue reading Blended Alcohol Background with Dry Embossing

Blended Alcohol Background with Meadow Dies

Blended Alcohol Background with Meadow Dies

Today I am using the Blended Alcohol Technique to create some die cuts. Tips: Using the background for die cuts adds so much texture to your project.Supplies to create the Blended Alcohol background:Vellum90% or above Isopropyl AlcoholStampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers - Cinnamon Cider, Granny Apple Green and Balmy Blue used herePaint Brush or Water PainterHow … Continue reading Blended Alcohol Background with Meadow Dies

Blended Alcohol Background with Blossoms in Bloom

Blended Alcohol Background with Blossoms in Bloom

I am showcasing some of the new In Colors with the Blended Alcohol Background Technique to create two quick and easy cards. I used a quarter sheet of A4 vellum for this project, then cut it and to create two quick and easy cards. The In Colors used were Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia.Supplies … Continue reading Blended Alcohol Background with Blossoms in Bloom

Swing Easel Card for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Swing Easel Card for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

For the latest Sketch Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com I am taking the double dare and have created a swing easel card. The sketch .... My card ... My art panel started out as a Blended Alcohol background on watercolor paper. The results were nothing like that on vellum and I was not happy with the effect. … Continue reading Swing Easel Card for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers