Card Making Technique: Alcohol Backgrounds

The alcohol backgrounds technique is one of my favorites to do! When I was visiting my sisters a few weeks ago, they asked me to show them how to do it. And they loved it too! So, I thought y'all might like to see how it's done. Because it's quick, easy, and it'll make you feel like a true artist!

If you missed my live video where I shared how to do this technique, be sure to go back and watch it because I shared a lot of tips for getting really good results. And, I walked you step-by-step how to create this beautiful card using the Let's Set Sail stamp set and punch from Stampin' Up!®

Basic supplies:
91% Rubbing Alcohol (or higher)
Cotton balls
Stampin' Blends alcohol markers
Vellum
Watercolor Brush

Click the read more button below to see all the samples and find the full supply lists. Ok, on y go! Let's get stamping.

Splendid Thoughts Card

This card sample uses the new Splendid Thoughts stamp set from Stampin' Up!® that will be available in the upcoming 2022 July-December Mini Catalog that starts July 1.

Directions for the technique: The most important thing for getting good results with this technique is to use 91% rubbing alcohol or higher. A lot of bottles are 70% and it does not  work as well. 

Complete Supply List for these Cards

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Amazing Phrasing Card

Start by scribbling on vellum with your Stampin' Blends alcohol markers. I like to go over each scribbled area 3 times to get a lot of ink built up. Then, put a little rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball and dab over your scribbles. 

After it dries, dip a watercolor brush in rubbing alcohol and splatter the design. Let your vellum completely dry and then adhere it to a piece of Basic White cardstock. This will help the colors really pop!

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You can make these cards yourself!

This background technique is so easy and so much fun! You'll definitely want to try it out for yourself. If you need anything to create these cards, simply click the button above to see the complete supply list for the cards. Then, uncheck the items you don't need and click "Add to Cart."

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