Alcohol Ink backgrounds with Stampin Blends markers & Wink of Stella

[@debrapeterson7847]

The succulent one was stunning!

[@pattystamps]

Thank you Debra!

[@edithshaw2473]

This is a fun technique. I suggest brushing the wink of stella onto the pink flower diecuts to bring out the sparkle spots on the background.

[@pattystamps]

Perfect!! thanks!!!

[@missycwa]

These are beautiful. Thanks for showing how to do it step by step.

[@pattystamps]

Thank you.. so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@ritafadams]

I liked the Seahorse and the Friends Forever cards most, but they all are amazing! Thanks for the video!

[@pattystamps]

Thanks Rita!!

[@melaniefoy6711]

Beautiful alcohol ink effect!

[@tinastracqualursi8275]

Patty, this is by far the best alcohol ink technique I have seen! I have not been impressed until now! Thanks for sharing. Love, love, love all of the cards! I

[@pattystamps]

So kind of you! you made my day! :)

[@SUESTAMPS]

Such beautiful cards. Thanks for explaining this awesome technique. I am a blue/green person, but now I really like the pinks too!!

[@pattystamps]

Thanks for watching, Susan, and thanks for your kind comments!

[@nancyreynolds]

What a fun technique, and beautiful cards. I think the succulent colors with Highland Heather is my favorite.

[@pattystamps]

Sooo glad you liked it!!!! thank you!! It really grew on me once I thought "succulents"!!

[@sandrarust4170]

Love them.

[@genierosenblum793]

Oh Patty! The alcohol technique is just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing what you did for your cards and tips!

[@pattystamps]

Thanks Genie! Glad you liked it!!

[@robn55]

Those are just gorgeous. They are so addicting.

[@pattystamps]

Thanks for watching, Robin!

[@amandatorres4363]

Beautiful technique patty! Thanks for sharing it with us

[@pattystamps]

Thank you Amanda!

[@shellstamps]

The hit link with Hello Friend is gorgeous! All of them are.

[@shellstamps]

Ooops, hot pink.

[@barbaras8932]

Gorgeous ❤️

[@pattystamps]

thank you!

[@lindawright3941]

The Wink of Stella is a great idea. I was at Big Lots and saw a can of the spray that you clean your keyboard with. I wondered how that air would work on this technique and bought a can. It works wonderfully. It moves the alcohol and also dries it.

[@pattystamps]

Oh my gosh.. that is a brilliant idea!! I will try that!!

[@marcimorgan3177]

Found the video!! Thanks Patty. And don’t worry, anyone who makes cards is on KZbin and will be alerted that you are live, if you go that route. You can also route folks from Facebook. You are my all time favorite SU Demonstrator. Not only are you generous with your time and knowledge, but you are genuine. I know I’ve said it before, but THANK YOU and please don’t ever change!

[@pattystamps]

Thank you Marci!! You just make all the frustrations of today fade away with your kind comment!!

[@pattygrooms5412]

After I viewed this video I searched for more involving this process. I have to tell you, yours is the best and the one I will seek out when I try this beautiful background image.

[@pattystamps]

Oh Patty, thank you, I'm thrilled you enjoyed it!!! :)

[@lucindaallaremyfavorite2477]

WOW, ALL are my favorite!!! 😄

[@deborahwray482]

Patty I have used the Wink of Stella on my backgrounds but going back and splattering the blobs is a great idea. I also put my alcohol in a aqua brush and splatter that rather than misting.

[@pattystamps]

Great way to do it!!

[@craftingwithtracyhugs416]

They are so beautiful can’t choose thanks for sharing

[@pattystamps]

thank you!!

[@allisondavini5809]

I agree; the final alcohol splatters really make the card pop!

[@pattystamps]

:)

[@roxaneemerson4286]

Oh my goodness ! I truly love watching you and your cards are fantastic. I cant pick a favorite 🤗☺

[@pattystamps]

Thank you Roxane!

[@dianebaxter8215]

Wow! They are all so great- especially loved the wink of stella

[@pattystamps]

Thank you Diane!

[@anniesews]

I just found your KZbin channel through Bloglovin and joined your blog too. I love all of your alcohol backgrounds and the succulent card is my favorite. What a great technique using alcohol markers on velum and the Wink of Stella for glimmer. Your directions are so easy to follow. I can't wait to try your technique.

[@pattystamps]

Welcome!! So glad you have joined me!! Hope you will enjoy my 400+ videos and my daily blog posts.. I love to share!

[@dizzinese]

These cards are just beautiful!!! They are exactly what I wanted alcohol markers!!! It’s always so beautiful no matter what color palette! Nicely done!!! Although I do hate that the blends are not even close to the cap color! My ivory I used to color a cow a tan color!!!

[@pattystamps]

Thank you Denise!! So happy you enjoyed this!!

[@sandraallman2914]

Your cards are absolutely stunning!! Great tutorial and cannot pick a favourite as they are just gorgeous! Will look forward to your blog. TFS

[@pattystamps]

Thanks, Sandra!!!

[@sherrycox405]

Love these Patty. Can't wait to give it a try.

[@pattystamps]

Thank you Sherry!!

[@moo38606cow]

Super technique. Thank you for inspiring me. I am a blue and green color grouping.

[@pattystamps]

So glad you enjoyed it!!

[@deelief5339]

I loved the blue/green happy birthday card. I can't wait to try this technique. Thanks for sharing this

[@pattystamps]

Thanks, Dee!

[@caararegan611]

Thank you Patty for sharing. The alcohol ink backgrounds are absolutely stunning. Will definitely have to try this technique.

[@pattystamps]

Thank you, have fun!!

[@monicayates8243]

These are beautiful and easy! My favorites are the blues and greens.

[@pattystamps]

THanks, Monica!

[@mindyb2484]

Patty. Fabulous cards. I have tried this technique and it is addictive. I learned some cool new techniques from your demonstration, so time to play again. Thank you.

[@pattystamps]

So glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching!

[@coolstamper]

I LOVE your backgrounds and I appreciate sooooo much that you made samples for us as to how to use them. 💕🌸💕

[@pattystamps]

So glad you enjoyed them Cindy!!

[@SuperValgal]

Great cards Patty so pretty I need to try this one 😍

[@pattystamps]

Thanks, Lori!!

[@madeleineadamec4868]

Once again, great ideas. I loved them all. Thank you.😎

[@pattystamps]

Thank you!!

[@katemills9834]

Love this, thanks Patty!

[@pattystamps]

Thank you Kate!

[@juliemayer3339]

I love this. It looks so easy I can't wait to try it! I really like the blues and greens the most.

[@pattystamps]

Thank you! hope you have fun!!

[@jangray5397]

Love, love, this! After church I’m going to play.

[@pattystamps]

Have fun!!

[@JustaGTO]

I really do love your techniques with alcohol!! Marsha

[@karinsommerbraxton3766]

What an excellent video. The best yet. I’ve tried this technique but will do it again more with your hints. Love it all.

[@pattystamps]

Yay!! have fun Karin!! Thanks for watching!

[@judithsigler9644]

Patty, I forgot to add that MY FAVES are the THOUGHTFUL THANKS w/the Polished Pink n’ Artistically Inked die as well as the THANKS w/the Succulent die overlay! I gravitated to those two yet ALL are lovely n’ eye catching! Once again, THANK YOU! More SMILES! :-))))

[@judidempton5096]

Gorgeous!

[@TheTerryTimes]

I loved your demo....I loved the pink colors...wow! Great Job Patty!

[@pattystamps]

So kind of you! thank you!

[@diannebaldwin3667]

I love this technique and have gone a bit crazy trying it out too. Thanks for a super video Patty.

[@pattystamps]

Thanks, Dianne!!

[@judithsigler9644]

OMG, Patty, SO MUCH FUN!! I LOVE THIS TECHNIQUE & tho’ I’ve seen others share it on KZbin I have not tried it myself! Your video has given me ENCOURAGEMENT & INSPIRATION to “give it a go”!! What size Vellum did you use?? If it was mentioned, I missed it! Sorry! I really appreciate your “step by step” directions (easy to follow!), even for the set-up before beginning the technique! Of course, sharing your color palettes for each, and the card designs using the creations was WONDERFUL! When you were doing the “blowing step”, I found myself blowing at my iPad along with you! Hahahaha! (Hope that brings you a chuckle!!) I LOVE THE FINISHED CREATIONS ON ALL OF THEM, Patty. I appreciate your mentioning the dies, or papers you used in them, too! Your suggestions n’ “thoughts” are so helpful n’ get my mind reelin’ as well! Using the adhesive sheets w/the die cut images is MARVELOUS and cuts down on “poking out those mini sections”! Good tips on adhering the vellum to the layers was so helpful! I look forward to seeing the other designs you’ve created w/this technique, too! Patty, TFS & HAPPY STAMPIN’ & CREATIN’! Sending BIG SMILES from Madison, WI! :-)))))) Have a lovely day! :-)

[@pattystamps]

That is so funny.. so glad you were trying to dry the vellum right along with me! :) The vellum pieces are 1/4 sheets. So glad you enjoyed it and hope you have fun creating these backgrounds!!

[@nancyshelton2237]

Great job on this video, you make this look so easy - I'm off to go and try!

[@pattystamps]

Thanks Nancy! I hope you enjoy creating!!!

[@janetgerstein1644]

Love them all 💖 Your enjoyment is very contagious. Thanks so much ❤️

[@craftysandyscards]

Fabulous Patty, I love doing this technique, every time its different. Thanks so much for the tips too. Sandy

[@pattystamps]

Yes, totally fun that it turns out different each time!

[@joannedonovan9489]

That is really cool! Thanks for showing us how to make gorgeous cards!!

[@jancrissman4582]

Great ideas… Love your cards!! Esp blues with sea life. Thank you!,

[@pattystamps]

yes, those blues are so pretty!! thank you!

[@Lori-LorisCreativeStampin]

Patty I LOVE YOUR TECHNIQUES OF ALL THE ones I have seen! BEAUTIFUL SAMPLES! Love the Cotton Candy ones! Can not wait to try this tomorrow! Thank you for the Inspiration 💕 Lori

[@pattystamps]

Hope you had fun creating!!!

[@ednam7]

Love this technique and the videos really helped me understand how you did it and I will try it. Thanks.

[@pattystamps]

Thanks, Edna.. have fun trying it!!

[@kathybothwell4489]

Love this technique. Like the framed magenta madness card.

[@pattystamps]

Thank you Kathy!!

[@pattyross5577]

Love this technique!!

[@bettyb.7425]

I love the techniques and the beautiful cards. Thank you!

[@feliciajohnson539]

Gorgeous, gorgeous cards. That technique is so much fun. Adding the wink really enhanced the design. It’s hard to choose my favorite, but the succulent card looked very artistic. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful ideas and creations.

[@pattystamps]

Thank you, yes, I thought that was a fun touch!!

[@jazzescrapper]

These cards are absolutely beautiful! I love the blues and greens. The seahorse made this card so amazing. I can't wait to try this technique.

[@pattystamps]

Thank you so very much!!

[@madamebec]

They're ALL my favorite, but I love how you demonstrated the succulent die over-lay, as well as the under-the-sea one. Good job.

[@pattystamps]

Thank you!!

[@DianaDayDreams]

I like them all, but the Succulants diecut over the green and "purple" just seems so Right!

[@pattystamps]

Thank you.. I think I need to make more of those! :)

[@tuthillg]

Gorgeous and such a fun technique! TFS the inspiration!

[@StampingwithHart]

This is so cool! Such a wow impact technique! Thanks Patty!

[@pattystamps]

THank you!! :)

[@created2bless322]

Fabulous and new subscriber!

[@pattystamps]

Thank you, and welcome!!

[@nancyreier6769]

This technique is amazing. I've been wanting to try this for a few weeks now. My favorite is the succulent card. Thanks Patty.

[@pattystamps]

I hope you enjoy trying it out!!

[@allisondavini5809]

Love it Patty! Can't wait to give it a try

[@pattystamps]

Whohoo! can't wait to see what you make!!

[@MrBTimesThree]

Wow! Patty this is so awesome!!!!!

[@pattygrooms5412]

That’s such a cool technique.

[@donnah7264]

I used The water Color Stamp set and they came out great. Now I have two methods. Thanks.

[@robinstier8220]

Beautiful, can't wait to try this technique!

[@pamelashield6831]

Your work is incredible!! Greetings from "down-under"

[@pattystamps]

Thank you Pamela!

[@JFloyd46]

absolutely gorgeous!

[@Aliciacapturedmoments]

All so beautiful!

[@robindittman2688]

These are beautiful. Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@pattystamps]

Thank you Robin!

[@gwoo6025]

Patty, thanks for this tutorial! Can you pls give information for the craft ( Teflon) mat you are using. Handy tips! ❤️ Wink of Stella; need a Walgreens run for 91% alcohol!Thought I’d try this technique with friends like seashells EF

[@pattystamps]

I think you can find it on amazon, craft mat. I got it so long ago, I'm not sure where. I found the 91% alcohol at Target, but Walgreens probably also has it.

[@lindad1195]

That makes a great background!

[@pattystamps]

Thank you Linda!

[@cynthiaswenberg674]

Patty, love your videos, lots of good ideas and techniques. I am new to your channel and really enjoying it. Who is Tammy that you refer to in your video?

[@pattystamps]

Thanks, Cynthia! Tammy is a demonstrator/team member and neighbor. We try to get together fairly often, and she helps me with die cutting. Welcome to my channel!

[@suetapia3978]

Have you done the gold embossing after the sheet dries so much fun. Love the tip about splattering the alcohol

[@pattystamps]

I have not, bu that would be gorgeous!! thanks!

[@christinewhelan676]

Love them all!

[@lindad1195]

Oh I love the sea life one you did with the sea horse!!! They’re all beautiful though!

[@pattystamps]

thank you!!

[@kitkat6671]

Beautiful cards I love them all . So if you don't have a blend with a bad tip is there a different way to do the splatters?

[@pattystamps]

I did 90% of the splattering with perfectly good Stampin Blends.. I was just saying IF you have one that is beyond it's usefulness for regular coloring, you can still use it for this.

[@cherylstratton9605]

Love this..can’t wait to give it a try❤️

[@pattystamps]

Have fun! Warning... it's hard to stop making them!!

[@BuffyLynn]

Hi Patty!! I wonder if you label your SB markers? Or how you arrange in storage regarding color? I’ve got them all now and have to pull them in & out a lot to read who’s who! 🖍

[@pattystamps]

I have them in rainbow order, so I pretty much know what they are.. you can see them in this post: www.pattystamps.com/2021/06/how-i-store-my-stampin-up-die-cuts.html

[@debbieekes5718]

Awesome. Love this!

[@rookayaparak7662]

Very cool

[@roseruddy9121]

Awesome wow backgrounds shared from sw mn

[@pattystamps]

Thanks, Rose!

[@reneemcconnon826]

I tried it tonight and turned out so beautiful! Thank you Patty for always being an amazing inspiration!

[@DebbyLong777]

Would this work on glossy card stock

[@pattystamps]

I don't know.. since Stampin' Up! hasn't carried it in a couple years, I don't have any to try.. sorry!

[@nelldasilva3353]

Patty, I added some of the gold flakes after it dries!🤪

[@pattystamps]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH fabulous idea!!!! thanks!!

[@DJ-rx5lz]

Two thumbs up

[@gloriakoch4764]

I have seen people use a heat gun to dry the background.

[@pattystamps]

yes, that's certainly an option, I mentioned it in the video. Thanks! :)

[@chaiscraftyadventures]

Your cards are beautiful. Just a little health info, you shouldn't blow on alcohol inks, as you inhale you are inhaling the vapors and it is not good for you. It is best to get a bulb blower like a baby tool or one from amazon to blow air, Also make sure your room is ventilated. enjoy and have fun.

[@pattystamps]

Oh thank you.. great tip!!