Wednesday, 15 August 2018

Alcohol Inks and WOYWW

In my tidying and re-organising frenzy over the last few weeks I have been discovering stash that I had thought lost or had completely forgotten about. Having unexpectedly come across a packet of Yupo paper I remembered how enjoyable Alcohol Inks can be, so decided to have a little play with them. 
I know they are usually beautifully vibrant and rich in colour but I am still in a 'muted' frame of mind and enjoying late evenings in my garden - so my tags are along this theme.





I accidentally discovered that if I add blending solution to the stamped image and then rub it off gently I get a wonderfully faded image, so I was able to layer them and achieve more of a feel of insects at dusk.   



I'm linking up with Julia over at What's On Your Work Desk Wednesday this week.

22 comments:

  1. Wow! Your tags ate beautiful! Please may I ask what stamp sets those images are from?
    Ellie #10

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  2. Morning Diana, isn't it wonderful when we find such beautiful stash.
    The solution really does give a vintage look fading them into the background so beautifully. Delightful creations as always, always so lovely to visit.
    Creative wishes & Thank you for sharing WOYWW Tracey #5

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  3. I mentioned to my niece yesterday while we were crafting that I was in the throws of getting rid of a lot of my craft stuff. No you mustn’t, it’s all wonderful, why would you she cried. Guess that answers that one then Diana heehee. Although I am overloaded with it all.
    I can envision you enjoying making those lovely muted tags. How I wish you lived next door, what times we would have.
    Lynn xx

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  4. Adore those tags - I love alcohol inks and you've made them sing!
    Happy WOYWW :)
    Claire no. 1

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  5. Just such a fun post. You were the first email I came across really early this A.M. and I was taken by your process. Love how you always have an unusual way with all the crafty paints/stamping. Thanks for sharing your lovely art. #18 We've been having lots of dragon flies this week. They are so delicate #18 Enjoy a great week

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  6. Hi Diana, wow, just wow! Love these, and so timely for me,having just got some Yupo. Love the accidental discovery, aren't they the greatest? Have a lovely week,Hugs, Shaz #3 XxX

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  7. Gorgeous tags Diana, been thinking about alcohol inks myself but not got round to getting them out yet. In fact I really need a good sort out really! Wishing you a happy relaxing woyww, Angela x12x

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  8. I love your muted tones Diana, and the rubbed stamps, looks so very beautiful, with the faded motives- They are gorgeous and exciting tags, all , so enjoy watching them.
    Hugs, Dorthe,xx

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  9. Happy WOYWW. Now, I bought some of that paper last year (cannot remember which project it was intended for!), but it is still in my cupboard. Will do some investigation to see what techniques I could do. Alcohol inks - one of my very first purchases from QVC back in 2004 I think. It was a Tim Holtz (remember when he used to do the shows himself!) special kit, and I am still using those very inks. Your tags are beautiful. Ali x #16

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  10. I've used alcohol inks quite a bit on and off in the past, but never to such great effect as this. For me they've never been synonymous with muted colours, and I just love your results. I am not sure what yupo paper is. Can you get this effect with any normal shiny paper? As for old stash, I am now extremely reluctant to get rid of anything! We got rid of loads of Mum's stuff recently and suddenly I found a use for several things. You just never know when you'll want something, even if it's for a purpose for which it was never designed! This week I was soooo glad I hadn't got rid of her big iron casserole, which I hadn't used, and now I am definitely using it.

    Happy WOYWW,
    Shoshi #14

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  11. a friend gave me some Yupo paper which I have put safely somewhere to try one day... ahem!! love love love your tags, they are beautiful! Helen #4

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  12. You do lovely work. These tags are gorgeous.

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  13. Gorgeous, gorgeous and gorgeous. Have a great week. Dorlene #26

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  14. Thank you for your return visit, Diana. Sourdough is resistant starch and not like normal bread, and also full of so many useful nutrients. Even people who are non-coeliac yqw= (oops - that was Ruby walking across my keyboard!!!) gluten intolerant can do well on sourdough. It's easier to digest than normal bread and has a lower GI and more protein-rich. I'm so glad you like my scarf. I'm needle-felting again tonight. I don't find it too difficult but it is time-consuming. However, when I'm resting on the recliner that's no big deal! As for kitties' minds, Ruby has decided tonight, after being really stand-off-ish with me for ages, to be really affectionate and is all over me (and my laptop)!! I don't know what brought that on.

    Shoshi

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  15. Thanks for getting back to me, Diana - not only is sourdough full of healthy benefits, it's also much more delicious than regular bread! We had some ordinary wholemeal last night and I said to my hubby that although it was good bread, it wasn't a patch on the sourdough for texture and flavour. If you are interested in making your own (bought is fearfully expensive because of the skill and time involved) I can send you some very useful links. Thank you for the info about the yupo paper. I save fliers and junk mail and use that for alcohol inks and it works fine! I've never heard of alcohol lift-ink and really look forward to seeing your experiments with that - your results so far with the alcohol inks are stunning. Have fun with it!

    Shoshi

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  16. That's twice I've seen Yupo paper mentioned - what is it exactly? Am loving the muted tones and graduated textures of the tags, so beautiful.
    Hugs LLJ 9 xxx

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  17. Beautiful tags Diana, I hadn't thought of using more muted tones of alcohol ink. Thanks for visiting already. Sarah #19

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  18. I LOVE your tags! You are right, they give that insect in the evening feeling! My favourite is the bluey/purpley one with the insects in a vertical row - I guess it meets my need for order! LOL! Have a great week, and thanks for your visit! Lindart #24

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  19. Wow, what a happy discovery with the blending solution! Jeepers it looks a marvellous effect. Love to know that youre enjoying evenings in the garden...mine’s a bit of a building site at this point, but I am happy to pick my way through it all if there’s a patch of sun to sit in!

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  20. What a beautiful discovery from Pinterest. I have never come across your blog before but it is beautiful and I will certainly be back again. These tags are exquisite.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Happy Crafting.
    Tracey.x

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    1. Thank you so much Tracey, I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
      Diana x

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  21. Your page of tags is so peaceful and beautiful - I could look at it for ages. I love the one with the hint of turquoise! xx Jo

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