Easy Alcohol Ink Press Technique
Hello! Today I am sharing a fun new way to create alcohol ink backgrounds.
[If the video isn’t showing up, click HERE to watch it. All supplies are linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails at the end of this post. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you and product disclosure is below. As always, I appreciate your support of my videos!]
I hope you give this idea for using alcohol inks a try! It is addictive.
Here are the cards from my video along with the main products featured. For the full supply list, scroll down to the thumbnails at the end of this post.
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WISHING CARD – Using an alcohol ink press technique for unique backgrounds.
Size: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
• Hero Arts Dec 2021 My Monthly Hero Kit (HA) – background die
• Hero Arts Wherever You Go Stamps (HA) – sentiment
• Tim Holtz Heavyweight Yupo Paper (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink Pearls (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Blending Solution (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink Air Blower (SSS)
• Trinity Stamps Oh My Stars Confetti (TRI)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.
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WISH YOU WERE HERE CARD – Using an alcohol ink press technique for unique backgrounds.
Size: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
• Hero Arts Tri-Fold Edge City Fancy Die (HA)
• Hero Arts City Park Heroscape Stamps (HA) – sentiment
• Lawn Fawn Hearts & Stars Skinny Tag Die (SSS) – heart
• Tim Holtz Heavyweight Yupo Paper (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink Pearls (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Blending Solution (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink Air Blower (SSS)
• Trinity Stamps Oh My Stars Confetti (TRI)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.
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FAR AWAY CARD – Using an alcohol ink press technique for unique backgrounds.
Size: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
• Hero Arts Dec 2021 My Monthly Hero Kit (HA) – sentiment
• Lawn Fawn Hearts & Stars Skinny Tag Die (SSS) – heart
• Hero Arts Tri-Fold Edge City Fancy Die (HA)
• Tim Holtz Heavyweight Yupo Paper (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink Pearls (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Blending Solution (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink Air Blower (SSS)
• Trinity Stamps Oh My Stars Confetti (TRI)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.
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CITY WINDOW CARDS – Using an alcohol ink press technique for unique backgrounds.
Size: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
• Hero Arts Dec 2021 My Monthly Hero Kit (HA) – sentiments
• Hero Arts Wherever You Go Stamps (HA) – sentiments
• Lawn Fawn Hearts & Stars Skinny Tag Die (SSS) – heart
• Hero Arts City Window Fancy Die (HA)
• Tim Holtz Heavyweight Yupo Paper (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink Pearls (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Blending Solution (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink Air Blower (SSS)
• Trinity Stamps Oh My Stars Confetti (TRI)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.
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WISHING YOU CARD – Using an alcohol ink press technique for unique backgrounds.
Size: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
• Hero Arts Dec 2021 My Monthly Hero Kit (HA) – background stamp and sentiment
• Tim Holz Alcohol Lift Ink (SSS)
• Lawn Fawn Hearts & Stars Skinny Tag Die (SSS) – heart
• Hero Arts City Window Fancy Die (HA)
• Tim Holtz Heavyweight Yupo Paper (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink Pearls (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Blending Solution (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink Air Blower (SSS)
• Trinity Stamps Oh My Stars Confetti (TRI)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.
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SO SO MUCH CARD – Using an alcohol ink press technique for unique backgrounds.
Size: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
• Hero Arts Thank You Message Cover Plate (HA | SSS)
• Hero Arts Signpost Stamp and Cut XL (HA) – sentiment
• Lawn Fawn Hearts & Stars Skinny Tag Die (SSS) – heart
• Tim Holtz Heavyweight Yupo Paper (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink Pearls (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Blending Solution (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink Air Blower (SSS)
• Trinity Stamps Oh My Stars Confetti (TRI)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.
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HELLO HOUSES CARD – Using an alcohol ink press technique for unique backgrounds.
Size: 3 3/4″ x 5 1/2″
Featuring:
• Hero Arts Dec 2021 My Monthly Hero Kit (HA) – background stamp
• Paper Rose Lots and Lots of Frames Dies (SSS)
• Hero Arts Neighborhood Houses Fancy Dies (HA)
• Tim Holz Alcohol Lift Ink (SSS)
• Spellbinders Layered Mix & Match Sentiment Dies (SPL)
• Lawn Fawn Hearts & Stars Skinny Tag Die (SSS) – heart
• Tim Holtz Heavyweight Yupo Paper (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink Pearls (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Blending Solution (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink Air Blower (SSS)
• Trinity Stamps Oh My Stars Confetti (TRI)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.
The best part of this technique? I have lots of great backgrounds left for future cards!
HERO ARTS KIT
This post features the Hero Arts December 2021 My Monthly Hero Kit. This kit is valued at $70!!!!… but only costs $34.99. You can see all the details HERE. The kit is available for a limited time only – once it’s gone, it’s gone. And they sell out fast! The stamps and dies are not sold separately. (Remember that Hero Arts does have a subscription option with FREE US shipping. Find out info HERE.)
HERE is the kit. All this is valued at $70, but costs under $35…
There are also many great new products available that coordinate with the kit. You can find them all HERE.
SUPPLIES
Want to find the products I used? I have listed them below. (Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Affiliate and product disclosure can be found at my disclosure page. All products were personally purchased except the Hero Arts products which were provided/sponsored by the company with no expectation. As always, I was not paid to do this post nor am I on any design teams. I only use products I love!) Click on the icons below each product picture to go to a favorite store.
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