Make Monday - Alcohol Inks

Last summer, I posted a how to make alcohol ink tiles.  To see that post, click here.  Last week, I was catching up on my YouTube subscriptions, when I came across a video by Jogglesdotcom.  She used alcohol inks on Yapo paper and then doodled onto of the ink.  To see that video, click here.

After watching the video (and I need to say it was about 10 pm on a week night), I had to go play.  I pulled out my collection of alcohol inks and my Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Ink Cardstock, 4-1/4-Inch by 5-1/2-Inch.  I have a couple of packs of this paper in my stash, but didn't know how I was going to use it.  Love it when I have everything I need on hand.   I don't have any Yapo paper, but would like to give it a try one day.  Another suggestion, go to the $1 store and pick up photo paper.  I've also used vellum.  Each paper has different properties and the ink may react differently.  Just try what you have on hand - by it needs to be non-porous. 

After playing with dropping inks onto a couple of sheets of paper, I let it dry over night.  (Hey, it was really, really late).  Then through out the day I doodled on the ink drops.  I used a Sharpie fine tip white oil base paint pen and my Micron .03 pen in black.  I haven't tried my white gel pen on this - I'm afraid it might smear.

Here's what I came up with!

I also had a couple of tiles that didn't quite turn out how I would like them.  So, I'm using the same pens to doodle on them.  These have already been sealed once.  I'll seal them again with an acrylic clear spray once I'm done.

Then I tried the ink on vellum - both with just the ink and then with versamark ink and white embossing powder with stamps.

I hope I inspired you to play - happy crafting!

Supplies:
Alcohol Inks
Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Ink Cardstock, 4-1/4-Inch by 5-1/2-Inch
White Sharpie extra fine tip oil based paint pen
Micron Black Ink Pen

EBL Designs will be at the East West Pop Up Shop!

EBL Designs will be at the East West Sunday Market on June 28th from 10 am - 4 pm.  The market is located in Asheville, NC.

Enjoy some summer shopping at East West, the last Sunday of every month throughout the Summer.  Come have a bite to eat, enjoy a mimosa, and shop around the curated marketplace.

For more info:
http://www.eastwestpopupshop.com/#about-us

EBL Designs will be at the Greensboro Summer Solstice!

EBL Designs will be at the Greensboro Summer Solstice on June 20th!

Back by popular demand, the Greensboro Summer Solstice Festival will be held at the spectacular Greensboro Arboretum and Lindley Park on Saturday, June 20, 2015. This 11th annual event is family-friendly and brings joy and wonderment to all ages! This day of merriment brings over 7,000 Triad citizens together on the longest day of the year. Don your faerie wings and glitter and meander through this midsummer night’s dream with us. Suggested Donation: $2/Person.

Musical performances, face painting, hooping, drums and dancing will be showcased throughout the day, beginning at 2:00 pm. Don’t miss the Fire Finale beginning at 9:00 pm, where you will be surrounded by wide-eyed children clutching their light wands and you will be mesmerized by the awe-inspiring feats of our daring performers.

For more info:

http://www.greensborosummersolstice.org/