Hi everyone, it’s Cheryl here with you today. I thought, for a change, I would create two cards using the one stamp.
My first card is very traditional. The second card is so far from traditional, it’s not funny. But I thought it was worth sharing anyway.
For both cards I’ve used the Couture Creations Poinsettia Greetings set from the Stamp & Colour Outline Stamp Sets. For the first card, as you will see, I’ve coloured it using the Couture Creations Twin Tip Alcohol Markers, and for the second, I’ve used the Couture Creations Alcohol Inks. As you’ll see, two totally different results.
Each card has been mounted on a red card base and a mat of gold glitter card.
For the stamping, I used the Stamp & Colour Outline Ink Pad in black.
Card #1 – coloured
Colours Used:
220 – Wine Red
205 – Pale Red
187 – Geranium
7507 – Warm Gold *I initially used this colour, but then coloured over it.
377 – Olive Green
356 – Grass Green
917 – Baby Yellow
106 – Light Yellow
You will also need to use blending card when colouring with alcohol markers.
You must use blending paper for alcohol markers, otherwise the colours will bleed. Likewise, you also need to use the correct ink for stamping, otherwise you will end up with the black ink (or whatever colour you use) on your markers. *All items used are listed below.
Card #2 – alcohol inks
Products Used:
CO728495 – Alcohol Ink – Golden Age – Khaki – 12ml
CO728484 – Alcohol Ink – Golden Age – Gold – 12ml
CO728494 – Alcohol Ink – Golden Age – Golden Age – Apple – 12ml
CO728489 – Alcohol Ink – Golden Age – Golden Age – Cardinal – 12ml
CO727337 – Alcohol Ink Blending Solution 50ml
CO727343 – Alcohol Ink Applicator Tool
You must use synthetic paper for alcohol inks, otherwise they won’t move around properly. If making cards, you’ll get four standard cards out of one sheet, which gives you forty card-sized pieces per pack.
If you haven’t used alcohol inks before, I suggest you check out my recent YouTube video:
For this card, I laid down all the alcohol inks and allowed it to dry. Then I stamped the image. I added pearls to all the places where berries were shown on the image – I didn’t have any red pearls, so used the red alcohol marker to colour them. (If you do this, let them dry for a few minutes so it doesn’t come off on your fingers.) If you have them, red pearls are far easier.
As I said earlier, this type of card is not everyone’s cup of tea, but I rather like it. If you’re not one to worry about “colouring outside the lines” it might work for you too.
To finish each card off, I used the greeting that came with the Poinsettia Greetings stamp set. Both were heat embossed, and gold glitter card mounted behind the greeting.
Complete List of Products Used:
CO727173 – Gold Glitter Card – A4 (10 sheets)
CO728580 – Blending Card (10 sheets)
CO727338 – Synthetic Paper – White A4 – 200gsm (10 sheets)
COAPC2 – Twin Tip Alcohol Ink Marker Case (Includes 108 Colours)
CO728495 – Alcohol Ink – Golden Age – Khaki – 12ml
CO728484 – Alcohol Ink – Golden Age – Gold – 12ml
CO728494 – Alcohol Ink – Golden Age – Golden Age – Apple – 12ml
CO728489 – Alcohol Ink – Golden Age – Golden Age – Cardinal – 12ml
CO727337 – Alcohol Ink Blending Solution 50ml
CO724633 – Adhesive Pearls – Snow White (3mm – 206pcs)
CO724636 – Adhesive Pearls – Radiant Red – (3mm – 206pcs)
ULT200066 – Cardstock – 12×12 – Blood Red
CO727381 – Precision Stamp Press (140 x 200mm)
CO728475 – Stamp and Colour Outline Ink Pad for Alcohol Ink Colouring – Black
CO724994 – Emboss Powder – Brights – Candy Red – Super Fine
CO727343 – Alcohol Ink Applicator Tool
CO727381 – Precision Stamp Press (140 x 200mm)
CO726325 – Couture Creations Quick Dry Adhesive
CO728287 – Adhesive Foam Rectangles
C0726343 – Couture Creations Mini Guillotine
CO727860 – Glass Mat for Mixed Media – 395 x 298mm (15.5 x 11.7in) – palette and working area.
Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed my creations!
