Masterpiece

Here is another card I made with the technique I learned over on the Eclectic Paperie blog. After I made the card I posted yesterday (if you missed it click HERE to check it out), I wanted to give the technique another try without using solution to mute out the colors. I tried this technique on several different card stocks and you definitely want to use glossy card stock when you do it. The other card stocks soak up the ink too fast and you don't get a good splattered look. Know what else is glossy and resists the ink soaking in too quickly? ACETATE!

Since I wanted the focus if this card to be my "masterpiece" (splattered alcohol inks), I chose this fitting sentiment. LOL To make the background, I got a large piece of acetate (transparency) and dropped alcohol ink on it and then moved it around with my can of air. If you watch the video you'll see what I mean. :) Because the transparency is SO resistant to the ink, you really can spread it around and gets lots of cool little "strands" running all over the place. I found with this material, less is more, so don't over-do it or you'll have a big blob of MESS! LOL After I was done with my background piece, I cut it down and layered it over the same sized white card stock. Instead of attaching it with adhesive, I stitched it on. You have to be careful or your acetate will slide around, but it's a great way to add a clear sheet without having to creatively place adhesive or brads to hold it all together.

I needed to add some sort of embellishment! I found this Prima flower which matched PERFECTLY and added a ribbon-threaded button to the center to tie in the mat and ribbon.

I hope you all are having a wonderful day!

Stamps: CHF Inspirational sentiments

Ink: Alcohol ink, Basic Gray

Paper: White, Basic Gray

Accessories: can of air, Prima flower, acetate, button, ribbon, red line dimensionals, silver brads, Janome sew mini