Kelly Letavola-Taylor re-lit my love for alcohol inks then my inner Jennifer kicked in and I smooshed, such pretty backgrounds! I pressed and wiggled and wow! I also added foil and that really made the pearls pop! Thank you for the accidental collaboration.
“I don’t have any white scrap cardstock left”. This statement confuses me!!!!! I swear I have scraps for days! 🙂. Absolutely love these ideas!!!! Great job Jennifer!
beautiful backgrounds is the only words I came up with. I love using alcohol inks, the are so forgiving. I even use inexpensive photo paper that works great. Thanks for using these inks again and for sharing this 2 for one technique.
CAN NOT WAIT to try this…I have two dies that will be perfect for this technique, one is a Nativity scene that I think will be so wonderful with that night sky look, the other is a scrambled Happy birthday die that makes a square card , I am going to try a glitter or metallic paper for the overlay. This could easily be addictive. Thanks Jennifer, sorry you and your daughter have been sick, will send some prayers your way!
My afternoon is open for crafting and I absolutely LOVE alcohol inks...I will set up a special table and get right to it! Perfect timing. These are great designs and cards.
The first cards were so amazing and then you pulled out the black city silhouettes and WOW! The black looks even more amazing against those amazing sky alcohol ink prints. Stunning.
Wishing you lived closer is perfect for my daughter who lives a four hour drive away ! The card is spectacular ! Keep on crafting' Jennifer. 🙋 Nana in se OK usa
Okay, had the stuff so had to try right away. Note that I am neither expert nor particularly talented, so my comments should be taken with the proverbial grain of salt. First, I left the sandwich together for at least 5 minutes and got much better results. Second, hated the puffer tool...I really wanted those striations. Waved a full size sheet of cardstock about a foot from the yupo, and I was very pleased with the results. Jennifer has taught me to play and not be too hard on myself. I love her videos!
Black Friday I bought 4 pkg of 8x10 Yupo 25 sheets/pkg at JoAnn’s for half price. Have been busy making Xmas cards but can hardly wait to play with my alcohol ink backgrounds. I used to do this technique on glossy paper with a product called Luna Lights back about 2001. Hadn’t thought of this with alcohol inks. These backgrounds will be fantastic with the new Tim Holtz/Simon Says Stamp Santa’s sleigh die I got on Black Friday as well. Thanks for this video. Hope you and your family have a great holiday season!!
you can do this smooshing with nuvo drops too - but it's thicker and doesn't move as much - and it leaves bumps - but actually really pretty look - i like to die cut them. now i'll have to try my alcohol inks!!
Your creativity just amazes me…..who would think to smoosh 2 pieces together? Such beautiful results! I think you were reading my mind…I just watched Tim’s videos about the pearl inks and the alloy inks last night and ordered them. It’s been awhile since I played with alcohol ink and you both have inspired me!
Great technique, I even have all the stuff to try this! Since I am usually not happy with my alcohol ink results, this might fix what I don't like. Twisting the lift-off looks cool.
Yeah i was going to say that with the alloys it looks like Aurora Borealis. So pretty. And the with the shadow die cut, it gives you your dimension too.
Jeniffer, your tutorials are so beautiful that I never would miss any because you always have that patient to go step by step and explain so clearly and how you turn your tutorials in whatever theme you choose into cards that are so beautiful. I love your tutorials and never get bored watching them. I really appreciate your projects, thank you so much and wish that you and your family have a wonderful holidays. God Bless your talent.
Absolutely stunning! I think some of my favorite cards of yours!! Darn it- I wasn't supposed to buy anything for myself this month but you can't beat the value of Hero Arts kits and I need more alocohol inks too! You have truly inspired me!!!
I Love the alcohol ink look but I'm so afraid I'll spill something or drop the container on the floor. I really need to get over my fear and just do it. Thanks for the smooshing idea. Such a great and cool look.
Always love watching your techniques but as I was watching I had an idea. After you put the two sheets together instead of lifting straight off how about giving it a twist and then removing it 😍 may give a really cool effect! Merry Christmas 🎄
Love to see the ways you've made alcohol ink backgrounds...and then made beautiful cards with them. I suppose my favorite is the city with the lovely "lightening" look background showing through the circular cut out...and those gorgeous "twinkling" stars. I have one question though. You mentioned that you would link the Misti Pressure Tool in your supply list but I'm not finding it there. I was wondering though...this must not be like those "Chuckie" pressure thingies...because I don't think I'd want to use one of those with the felt bottom to press down images that have glue on them. My husband actually made one for me. He made a beautiful wooden square and put a lovely crystal door knob that I found at Hobby Lobby. It has a nice felt bottom on it and it sure saves on my hands and wrists when I use my Mistis for pressing inked stamps onto my cardstock. I wouldn't use it for pressing anything with glue on it though. Is there an actual Misti Pressure Tool?? Thanks so much for sharing your gifts of creation with all of us. Love every single video I've ever watched of yours. May God continue to bless us, the crafting world, with your teaching us!!
The folks at MISTI haven't made one. This is one that I like: www.etsy.com/listing/979132639/the-original-3d-printed-rubber-stamp?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=misti+tool&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1&bes=1
the 'Wishing we lived closer' one makes me think of West Side Story, a favourite musical
Love those looks. They look like the Northern Light skies. So cool.
That's what I was thinking too!👍
I love playing with alcohol inks, there's just so much great looks you can get.
Never thought of using two shadows, one up and the other down. Perfect thank you!
Very unique cards using Alcohol Ink. I love this .Thanks for this video.
Adding two background layers to create a shadow...Brilliant! Just tried this with a sentiment and it came out great!
Kelly Letavola-Taylor re-lit my love for alcohol inks then my inner Jennifer kicked in and I smooshed, such pretty backgrounds! I pressed and wiggled and wow! I also added foil and that really made the pearls pop! Thank you for the accidental collaboration.
Absolutely beautiful technique and cards💖💖💖
The grey streaks totally remind me of the Aurora Borealis! So pretty.
Ooooo Jennifer this technic is awesome. I can see how addictive this is!
Wow! Such lovely backgrounds. Thanks for the video!
Those lovely streaks in the ink remind me of dendritic prints.
“I don’t have any white scrap cardstock left”. This statement confuses me!!!!! I swear I have scraps for days! 🙂. Absolutely love these ideas!!!! Great job Jennifer!
beautiful backgrounds is the only words I came up with. I love using alcohol inks, the are so forgiving. I even use inexpensive photo paper that works great. Thanks for using these inks again and for sharing this 2 for one technique.
I have recently picked up alcohol inks and have been binging on your videos! So I was excited to see a new Alcohol ink video from you.
CAN NOT WAIT to try this…I have two dies that will be perfect for this technique, one is a Nativity scene that I think will be so wonderful with that night sky look, the other is a scrambled Happy birthday die that makes a square card , I am going to try a glitter or metallic paper for the overlay. This could easily be addictive. Thanks Jennifer, sorry you and your daughter have been sick, will send some prayers your way!
The ink blending on the pink & purple one looks like the Northern Lights.
My afternoon is open for crafting and I absolutely LOVE alcohol inks...I will set up a special table and get right to it! Perfect timing. These are great designs and cards.
Every time I see art made with alcohol ink, I want to try it. I didn't saw this smoosh effect earlier so thanks for a great video again!
Well, now I need to dig out my alcohol inks! Can’t wait to try this.
Tried this technique today and it was fun and forgiving. Don't love it-add something and smoosh again. Thanks so much!
I really really like all these beautiful cards. Ur creativity is just on another level. Thanx for the inspiration ✌🏽
Amazing backgrounds!!
Those cards are so pretty!
Laura
Wow, these are fantastic backgrounds. I've never used alcohol inks. Thanks for showing they're not finished until you love them!🌷🌷
Beautiful backgrounds! I have to try this!
Love, love, love! You are so creative. Thank you for sharing.
The first cards were so amazing and then you pulled out the black city silhouettes and WOW! The black looks even more amazing against those amazing sky alcohol ink prints. Stunning.
Gosh so beautiful, I have the alcohol lift but I have never used it. Tomorrow I think I will have to have a play.
I am so amazed! So pretty. You are so clever!! Thank you for sharing.
This was amazing!! I could see the "Northern Lights" in many of the backgrounds. Thank you for sharing this technique.
I love, love, love alcohol inks! I never thought about smooshing the papers together, that’s brilliant! (I love your manicure!)
Your manicure is gorgeous!
Hero Arts has great city scenes. Your ‘sky’ views are so pretty!
Awesome. Love using alcohol inks. These are absolutely beautiful. Hugs 🤗 from North Carolina
How beautiful! The ink background really looks like the aurora borealis! You are the most creative lady! Holy moly! Merry Christmas, & happy holidays.
Jennifer...I love this technique...I was playing along with you....so beautiful ❣️💜🌹 thank you so much for sharing your talents 💕💖❣️
Wishing you lived closer is perfect for my daughter who lives a four hour drive away ! The card is spectacular !
Keep on crafting' Jennifer.
🙋 Nana in se OK usa
Amazing cards and techniques! Oh gosh!
WOW! Fantastic cards . Love how you did the backgrounds. Thank you.
This is cool! It's like dendritic printing.
These look so beautiful.
Fun technique! Can’t wait to try it!
Those backgrounds are so amazing. I really can't wait to try the alcohol inks in time.
Okay, had the stuff so had to try right away. Note that I am neither expert nor particularly talented, so my comments should be taken with the proverbial grain of salt. First, I left the sandwich together for at least 5 minutes and got much better results. Second, hated the puffer tool...I really wanted those striations. Waved a full size sheet of cardstock about a foot from the yupo, and I was very pleased with the results. Jennifer has taught me to play and not be too hard on myself. I love her videos!
Beautiful cards.
Wow, some really cool tips and tricks here, not seen this one before, thank you! xoxo
Black Friday I bought 4 pkg of 8x10 Yupo 25 sheets/pkg at JoAnn’s for half price. Have been busy making Xmas cards but can hardly wait to play with my alcohol ink backgrounds. I used to do this technique on glossy paper with a product called Luna Lights back about 2001. Hadn’t thought of this with alcohol inks. These backgrounds will be fantastic with the new Tim Holtz/Simon Says Stamp Santa’s sleigh die I got on Black Friday as well. Thanks for this video. Hope you and your family have a great holiday season!!
Looks like fun! Cant wait to try this technique. Thank you!
Jennifer, you amaze me! You consistently introduce the most incredible techniques. Thank you for the inspiration.
I love this technique it looks great.
you can do this smooshing with nuvo drops too - but it's thicker and doesn't move as much - and it leaves bumps - but actually really pretty look - i like to die cut them. now i'll have to try my alcohol inks!!
Interesting idea, Megan. Thanks for sharing!
It reminds me of aurora borealis! A look we try to emulate with much work, this is stunning..
Beautiful and so like northern lights. Thanks for sharing.
Your creativity just amazes me…..who would think to smoosh 2 pieces together? Such beautiful results! I think you were reading my mind…I just watched Tim’s videos about the pearl inks and the alloy inks last night and ordered them. It’s been awhile since I played with alcohol ink and you both have inspired me!
Wow, amazing technique.
Great technique, I even have all the stuff to try this! Since I am usually not happy with my alcohol ink results, this might fix what I don't like. Twisting the lift-off looks cool.
This is beautiful Jennifer!
Gorgeous cards! Love the alcohol ink technique…
Love the star confetti! That die is cool.
Absolutely beautiful. I love these cards. I'll have to try the alcohol inks for backgrounds.
I Love both techniques but I like the one with the felt pouncing the best. I got some really nice results trying it this way. Thanks for showing us!
Really enjoyed your tutorial. Inspiring
Oh my goodness... I'm in 🥰 love
Beautiful cards! I love playing with alcohol inks. I will definitely be trying this technique. Thanks for sharing.
This was a really fun video, thank you
I love these cards Jennifer! I signed up for the Hero Arts MMH because of you. I love it!
Enjoy!
Yeah i was going to say that with the alloys it looks like Aurora Borealis. So pretty. And the with the shadow die cut, it gives you your dimension too.
Girl your killing my pocketbook…but I love all of these
Jennifer, I am going to have to buy the pearls ink and try this technique. You always knock it out of the park.
I just love all your backgrounds & that city globe card you made❤️gorgeous! You are such an inspiration, Jennifer!
Stunning!
So cool...I see a messy play day in my future... if I ever finish my very intricate Christmas cards.
Go for it!
I absolutely loved 🥰 these alcohol pressed cards. So adorable 😊
Jeniffer, your tutorials are so beautiful that I never would miss any because you always have that patient to go step by step and explain so clearly and how you turn your tutorials in whatever theme you choose into cards that are so beautiful. I love your tutorials and never get bored watching them. I really appreciate your projects, thank you so much and wish that you and your family have a wonderful holidays. God Bless your talent.
Thank you Jennifer! So beautiful! Now I need to start collecting alcohol inks!
I love this technique. I have been looking for something that would look like the Northern Lights!
Hi Jennifer. You do love playing with alcohol ink, but so do I. I usually get carried away with the alloys. Lol
Absolutely stunning! I think some of my favorite cards of yours!! Darn it- I wasn't supposed to buy anything for myself this month but you can't beat the value of Hero Arts kits and I need more alocohol inks too! You have truly inspired me!!!
Such a clever technique and the silhouette dies look amazing with the backgrounds. Thank you so much for all the inspiration you share ❤
great technics!
Using the foiling technique on them would be pretty also
Fantastic technique! I just absolutely love playing with these inks and you must have had so much fun! All the card ideas are great!
Nice idea, I haven't used my alcohol inks in awhile. THANKS for the reminder.
You are so welcome
Merci beaucoup, c'est super beau !!!!
These are FABULOUS, Jennifer!
Excellent!
Loved these cards. So pretty. Reminds me of northern lights!
It does!
Love this Jennifer! I have loads of alcohol inks but need to add in the Pearl & Alloy as I have none. Thank you so much for another great tutorial. :)
Brilliant and beautiful 😍
I can't wait to get home and smoosh ink.
These are awesome 👍💕
Love this idea and the cards are awesome!
Love this for sky backgrounds! I will have to try! Thank you❤️
Have fun!
Absolutely amazing - you continue to top yourself and inspire us all!
Wow, thank you!
Wow this is an awesome technique! I must try it! Fantastic cards. Thank you for sharing ❤️
You are so welcome!
I Love the alcohol ink look but I'm so afraid I'll spill something or drop the container on the floor. I really need to get over my fear and just do it. Thanks for the smooshing idea. Such a great and cool look.
Always love watching your techniques but as I was watching I had an idea. After you put the two sheets together instead of lifting straight off how about giving it a twist and then removing it 😍 may give a really cool effect! Merry Christmas 🎄
It definitely would!
Fantastic results Jennifer.👏😊💕
Thanks so much! 😊
Love to see the ways you've made alcohol ink backgrounds...and then made beautiful cards with them. I suppose my favorite is the city with the lovely "lightening" look background showing through the circular cut out...and those gorgeous "twinkling" stars. I have one question though. You mentioned that you would link the Misti Pressure Tool in your supply list but I'm not finding it there. I was wondering though...this must not be like those "Chuckie" pressure thingies...because I don't think I'd want to use one of those with the felt bottom to press down images that have glue on them. My husband actually made one for me. He made a beautiful wooden square and put a lovely crystal door knob that I found at Hobby Lobby. It has a nice felt bottom on it and it sure saves on my hands and wrists when I use my Mistis for pressing inked stamps onto my cardstock. I wouldn't use it for pressing anything with glue on it though. Is there an actual Misti Pressure Tool?? Thanks so much for sharing your gifts of creation with all of us. Love every single video I've ever watched of yours. May God continue to bless us, the crafting world, with your teaching us!!
The folks at MISTI haven't made one. This is one that I like: www.etsy.com/listing/979132639/the-original-3d-printed-rubber-stamp?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=misti+tool&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1&bes=1
Alcohol ink is my favorite playtime.
Awesome cards!! Love the Northern Lights look 😍 Shared
Awesome thank you!