Alcohol Inks

Seek Gather Create Mixed Media Card

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I stumbled across a new-to-me Mixed Media Scavenger Hunt Challenge for the month of August #seekgathercreateAugust2024, and decided to join the fun.   I started by combining the first two elements (Gold Paint & Plastic Wrap) to create a GelliArts print.     I've honestly never tried burning anything to make a card before, so … Read more

You Have to be Odd

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I loved getting to create tonight with another one of my alcohol ink backgrounds.  For this card, I used this week's Just Add Ink Sketch and cut it into four one-inch strips.     I added another Doodle-Pop Sticker … this time a fun little Doodlebug Giggle Monster.     I finished with a Studio … Read more

March Gelliprinting Continues

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I'm still making my way through the Gelliarts #marchprintingchallenge on Instagram (you can follow me at @SmilynStef).     Day 17 was Shamrock.  I used these paper shamrock masks printing several layers while moving them around the plate.     Day 18 is black & white (I need a more opaque black paint) using Julie … Read more

Green Geometric Birthday

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I spent the afternoon trying to make art … and failing.  However, now I know what not to do in the future.   I decided to see if I could rescue anything from my failed attempts.  I chose the Code Word Geometric at Addicted to CAS for my inspiration and decided to make a masculine birthday … Read more