Saturday, January 4

Alcohol Ink Background

My watery, bubbly background was created by dripping different shades of blue alcohol ink onto glossy card. A quick spritz of isopropyl alcohol or blending solution before the colour is applied allows the ink to move around a little more freely. I heat embossed the goldfish onto a piece of translucent paper, similar in look to vellum, then die cut around each one.


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15 comments:

Liz said...

A beautiful background for these lovely fish. Love this card. x

Teresa said...

The bubbles are perfect and I like the idea of translucent paper for the fish! Pretty card!

KT Fit Kitty said...

Love, love, love! Absolutely gorgeous! Might have to CASE this one!!!

Donna Ellis said...

Not only an incredible combination of techniques, but beautiful stamps and dies, too! Wow! Thanks for sharing your artwork today!

Bunny said...

Absolutely beautiful. Love the gold and the blue. [Bunny]

Lori m said...

Stunning, the fish are popping off the card....they really come to life with your beautiful background and fantastic techniques. Hugs, Lori m

Ann said...

Very striking Beccy - love that alcohol background!

Margreet said...

Beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration!
xxx Margreet

Jackie T said...

Hi Beccy your card is stunning. The beautiful background goes so well with the gorgeous fish. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Suzana said...

Hello Beccy! Lovely shades of blue!
I hope you are far of the fire I heard about. There are all sorts of horror news.
Seems to be a very bad situation. Are you ok?
Good wishes to you and to all people in need in these moments.
Hugs, Suzana.

Gail said...

Stunning work here Beccy = you are so talented Love it! On another note, read Suzana note - did not know of the fire near you - praying all is well! And for the others too!

terrie said...

The background is awesome and so is your card....tfs
I heard about the fires and hope you and your family/friend are safe.

Beccy said...

Thank you so much for your concern Suzana, I really appreciate it. Yes, we are safe, most of the fires are far south of us.
Cheers,
Beccy xx

Verna Angerhofer said...

I love this card you made and what a great technique with the alcohol inks.

Teresa said...

So glad you are safe. Hope they get them under control soon.