One Big Sunshine Spritzer: Craft

CREATIVE PROJECT: Alcohol inks...

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[ **this post is promoting Craft Online - I did receive product, however all product was chosen by me and the project and all tips, tricks and views are all mine** ]

Hello dear friends!

I am here to share with you another little creative adventure I've been on.
Something a little different but when something calls to be tried, ya just gotta have a go at it.

For a while now, I've seen these gorgeous watery, colourful artworks done on tiles, popping up on social media and I have been so taken by them and wondered how to do them.
So, of course, I hit Google...and after a quick search, I found out that these interesting pieces were created with alcohol inks!
I just could not shake the urge to give it a go.
So after watching a few YouTube videos and working out what I'd need to make it happen, I jumped onto Craft Online (my first go-to for craft supplies) to grab the goods!

Now, I'm no expert with these -- this was my very first try.
I must say, I had so much FUN creating with these inks.
I believe I will be making more of these and have only just scratched the surface of possibilities using this new medium.

I've started off by painting on ceramic tiles but I also grabbed a pack of special paper (Yupo White Cardstock) from Craft Online as well which can be used with these.
It's a little more expensive to use than ceramic tiles but I'm keen to give it a go for my next alcohol ink creative time. I'll be sure to share my efforts here when I do, hopefully very soon.

Anyway here is what I created.
Keep in mind...this was my first try so don't be too hard on me! haha!
I'm sure I'll get better as I keep practicing and experimenting :-)

The colours are so vibrant. I was zinging with colour love the whole time!
It is also quick drying but when activated by isopropyl alcohol you can wipe it clean and start again..or just move the inks around with the spritzer or toothpick before it dries again.
LOVE IT!

If you love the look of this kind of creative work, be sure to check out Craft Online for all the artsy, crafty supplies you need. They really have a massive range of products available for any creative project!
I've included links to the products I've used for this project below...

>> Ranger Adirondack Alcohol Inks - Dockside Picnic - Brights <<
>> Ranger Adirondack Alcohol Inks - Nature Walk - Earthtones <<
>> Adirondack Alcohol Ink .5 Ounce - Brights - Sunshine Yellow <<
>> Adirondack Alcohol Blending Solution <<
>> Tim Holtz Distress Marker Spritzer Tool <<
>> ceramic tiles (Bunnings Warehouse)

I hope this has inspired you in some way. And if you get a hankering to try something different like I did, embrace it and DO it!!
I'd love to see what you all are creating so be sure to tag me on Instragram (@annamayde) or post on One Big Sunshine Spritzer Facebook page.

Take care peeps!

With Sprinkles of Sunshine...

Anna

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Just thought I would buzz in quickly and show you an easy and simple Christmas card idea.

If you want the handmade card look and need it NOW then this only takes like 30 seconds to whip up!

All you need is:

-Kraft cardstock

-washi tape

-a button

-journalling pen

I cut a 12x12" piece of Kraft card down the middle to make two 6x12" pieces.

I then scored at the half way mark on those pieces and folded to make a 6x6" card.

Choose whether you want it to open sideways or flip up. I chose the latter for mine.

Using different lengths of washi tape, form a Christmas tree shape on the front of your card and then use another piece of washi as the stump.

Stick a button on the top of the tree.

I then used my journal pen to create a border and insert the words 'happy Christmas' into it as a greeting!

Done!

Too easy!

I used these three pictured cards to go with Miss J's teachers gifts.

For interest's sake, here are the gifts I put together for the teacher and teacher's aides.

We gave the teacher's aides a Christmasy mug each filled with Favourites chocolates!

For the teacher, I filled a DIY glass bauble (purchased from Lincraft last year - thanks to Deb!!) with paper confetti, sequins, and punched vellum stars. I attached a small tag around the top with 'Kindy 2013' on one side and my girls name on the back. I used a piece of ric-rac as the hanging ribbon - popped it in a small bowl with some shredded packaging paper. I used clear cellophane tied up with some string to wrap the gifts.

The teachers loved it all!!

On a side note - I must say it was much more emotional at this end of the year in seeing my girl FINISH Kindy than at the start when she began her year at Kindy. She was ready for school and we were ready to send her so it was rather exciting and there was no tears. But yesterday, seeing all the kids with their end-of-year packages and empty classroom, made the tears well up just a little bit! LOL!

Anyway, I hope you are enjoying this festive season. Are you all prepared and ready for the big day?

I have found that initially I had planned well and was on target but with sickness and a few days of extremely sweltering weather, I have become a tad behind in my to-dos :-/

But I will prevail. I hope to have some more of my December Daily album done soon to share.

Take care. Remember to breathe. Deeply.

Relax and enjoy yourself.

With Sprinkles of Sunshine...

Anna