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Saturday 18 May 2019
Alcohol Ink Ghosting Technique Card
Hi crafters! Today's video uses Black Archival ink and alcohol inks to show you a ghosting technique that is both easy to do and fun! Hope you like it!
The finished dimensions are 6 1/4" x 8 1/4" in size. All for now, Sue x
Morning Sue. Oooh I'm looking forward to watching this tutorial a little later when I feel fully awake to concentrate. A 'cheeky' little sentiment there Sue lol this collection must bring the animal out in you. So I have a new background technique to watch plus a pixied clinged filmed piece of cardstock drying that I now know I've done right this time lol stupid numpty so thank you for feeding me new techniques with this powerful and beautiful inspiration. Have a really lovely Saturday xxx
Hi Sue I have just watched your tutorial and loved it.The card is just fab all on my wish list. Thankyou for all inspiration you give us crafters . Vi down under.x
Morning Sue, " Wild thing, you've really made my heart sing", this morning.lol Fabulous card. Must watch the video later as I would love to make a card like this. Great card for the men in our lives, not forgetting animal lovers everywhere. Have a great weekend everybody. Hugs xx Pauline
Hi Sue Oh my goodness what a truly magnificent and beautiful card. The colours are so eye catching and that technique is fabulous. Can’t wait to settle down with a cuppa to see that video later on. Apologies for my lengthy absence. Have been quite poorly and very much out of action. Hoping to be back amongst it now! I know I have missed so much. Today will be spent perusing the cards I have not yet had the pleasure of seeing and there are quite a few. Happy Saturday everyone Crafty hugs PP Yvonne x
Fabulous card today and quite an interesting technique for the background. I don't think I have ever seen the "ghosting" technique before so I will have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing the video, you always have something interesting to share with us.
Hello Sue and all Another amazing African animals card and another fabulous background. Will watch the video as soon as I get organised. Can’t wait. Hope you are back in full swing now PP Hugs Muriel x
Good morning Sue and welcome back to PP. I am so thrilled with today's card and especially the video as I have all the dies which doesn't happen very often. I'm not sure about the alcohol ink but I hope I have that too. I love the ghosting and wonder who first thought of that. Was it you Sue? Thank you so much for all you do for us, Hugs. Marie P.
Hi Sue - what a splendid card this is. I love the ghosting effect and the video makes it so simple to do. I haven't used alcohol inks for ages but what a great excuse to get them out again and the yupo paper is a must. Thank you for giving us yet more wonderful ideas. Sending best wishes YvonneMayxx
Hello Sue Another beautiful African themed card! The background is amazing and can’t wait to look at the video later. We are going to a big family party today so please everyone keep your fingers crossed for a dry afternoon in Surrey! Have a good weekend everyone! Lesley S x
Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x Fantastic card Sue x never seen this technique so really looking forward to the video x thankyou Sue x Di hope hubby gets better soon xxx Theresa w in Berks xxx
Gosh, I've done the Inking technique for years on glossy paper but not the ghosting, wonder if it will work on glossy paper it's really interesting thank you. Hugs SNOOPY DOG 2. xxx
Hi Sue Thank you for the great video showing the ghosting technique, it looks great but unfortunately I don’t have the necessary ingredients to try it out, love the card and the sentiment
Good Afternoon Sue. Beautiful sample... can't watch the video as the WiFi is not strong enough to stream. This would suit my husband down to the ground. He loves the wild life and I know he would love the sentiment....(private memories) won't go into detail lol. Ohhh nothing rude... just funny. Thankyou Sue. Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.
Hi Sue. Love this technique and I think I stand a better chance of getting this one right than trying to blend the colours with blending solution which just made a muddy mess! Thanks for the video.
Ghosting - uhmmmmm. I have not tried this technique. I will try this one day. I do like how alcohol inks reacts on Yupo paper. Lots of fun. Great video. Thank you. Wonderful wild thing card design.
Hi Sue Sorry I haven’t been posting for a couple of days I’m off work with Laryngitis and haven’t been on line. I’ve been catching up on the ones I haven’t seen and they are all gorgeous. I can’t wait to see today’s tutorial to find out how you’ve achieved the background. Hugs x Heather T
I did not know you could use Archival ink to "lift" the image for this ghosted effect. Very neat. I watched the video the other day and really enjoyed learning a new technique. Have a great weekend, Everyone. Heather feel better! Stephanie K
Beautiful card, I love this technique with the alcohol inks on the yupo paper...I have used a lifting ink on my stamp, never realised you could use archival ink like this, we learn something new every day....thank you Sue..luv Ursula xx
Hi Sue, a great card and I love your herd of Zebras. I have used alcohol inks a lot but have never tried the ghosting technique. As I don't have any Yupo card I am wondering if it will work on other surfaces - will have to give it a try.
PP - missed you and am pleased that you are feeling better.
Lovely card and interesting technique for the background. Never heard about this ghosting technique before but I am glad that you shared the video. I will have to give it a try now.
Great video Sue
ReplyDeleteLove the card.
Jan x
Morning Sue. Oooh I'm looking forward to watching this tutorial a little later when I feel fully awake to concentrate. A 'cheeky' little sentiment there Sue lol this collection must bring the animal out in you. So I have a new background technique to watch plus a pixied clinged filmed piece of cardstock drying that I now know I've done right this time lol stupid numpty so thank you for feeding me new techniques with this powerful and beautiful inspiration. Have a really lovely Saturday xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue I have just watched your tutorial and loved it.The card is just fab all on my wish list. Thankyou for all inspiration you give us crafters . Vi down under.x
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all Wilsonettes, oh I will have pleasure in looking at this video later, intriguing isn't it. Love the colouring on her too.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Morning Sue, " Wild thing, you've really made my heart sing", this morning.lol Fabulous card. Must watch the video later as I would love to make a card like this. Great card for the men in our lives, not forgetting animal lovers everywhere.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend everybody. Hugs xx Pauline
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness what a truly magnificent and beautiful card. The colours are so eye catching and that technique is fabulous. Can’t wait to settle down with a cuppa to see that video later on.
Apologies for my lengthy absence. Have been quite poorly and very much out of action. Hoping to be back amongst it now! I know I have missed so much. Today will be spent perusing the cards I have not yet had the pleasure of seeing and there are quite a few.
Happy Saturday everyone
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteThank you what a brilliant technique.
Thank you a beautiful card so clever.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
Hello Sue,
ReplyDeleteFabulous card today and quite an interesting technique for the background. I don't think I have ever seen the "ghosting" technique before so I will have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing the video, you always have something interesting to share with us.
Have a great weekend.
Beverly
Fabulous card Sue xx Hazel
ReplyDeleteHello Sue, fabulous card and a great technique. Also a great tip on stamping the die cut zebras.
ReplyDeleteMarion S x
Great card today, love the background.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Hello Sue and all
ReplyDeleteAnother amazing African animals card and another fabulous background. Will watch the video as soon as I get organised. Can’t wait.
Hope you are back in full swing now PP
Hugs
Muriel x
Hi Sue, Wow, a stunning card and what a brilliant technique. Love the vibrant colours.
ReplyDeleteBarbara V
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is just wow can't wait to see the video later after we get home from visiting our daughter. Yvonne glad to see you back take care.
Good morning Sue and welcome back to PP.
ReplyDeleteI am so thrilled with today's card and especially the video as I have all the dies which doesn't happen very often. I'm not sure about the alcohol ink but I hope I have that too.
I love the ghosting and wonder who first thought of that. Was it you Sue?
Thank you so much for all you do for us,
Hugs.
Marie P.
Great effect x
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA great card. Looking forward to watching the video later.
B xx
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA clever and effective card. Thank you for the tutorial. X
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteGreat card, love the background with the inks.
Lydia
X
Morning Sue, lovely card and love the ghosting technique, love Jean xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely card.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue - what a splendid card this is. I love the ghosting effect and the video makes it so simple to do. I haven't used alcohol inks for ages but what a great excuse to get them out again and the yupo paper is a must. Thank you for giving us yet more wonderful ideas. Sending best wishes
ReplyDeleteYvonneMayxx
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful African themed card!
The background is amazing and can’t wait to look at the video later.
We are going to a big family party today so please everyone keep your fingers crossed for a dry afternoon in Surrey!
Have a good weekend everyone!
Lesley S x
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeletethanks for showing a fantastic technique and the card is beautiful.
I have to try this!
Rolf xxx
Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteFantastic card Sue x never seen this technique so really looking forward to the video x thankyou Sue x
Di hope hubby gets better soon xxx
Theresa w in Berks xxx
Gosh, I've done the Inking technique for years on glossy paper but not the ghosting, wonder if it will work on glossy paper it's really interesting
ReplyDeletethank you.
Hugs SNOOPY DOG 2. xxx
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card with a great technique. Yvonne xx
Lovely card. Great background.
ReplyDeleteI have the yupo paper and the blending solution but no alcohol inks........ illogical but hey!
Teresa
Great card I will have to watch video later as I am rushing around trying to get ready to go out and OH has “nicked” the shower for now
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, lovely card. love Jean Z xxx
ReplyDeleteHello Sue, what an amazing card, off to watch the video as I think I have all the ingredients to try replicate it. Have a good day everyone. Bx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all the Wilsonettes
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card cant wait to watch video to learn how to do this new technique
Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx
Have a good day all
Love
Sharon MK
xxx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI was amazed when I watched it on Youtube 2 months ago. And I'm fascinated even now. This card is stunning!!
Hugs, Rose
ReplyDeleteLove the colours on this card,
Doreen x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great video showing the ghosting technique, it looks great but unfortunately I don’t have the necessary ingredients to try it out, love the card and the sentiment
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
A lovely card today - beautiful colours for the background :))
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing us this great technique!
Good Afternoon Sue. Beautiful sample... can't watch the video as the WiFi is not strong enough to stream. This would suit my husband down to the ground. He loves the wild life and I know he would love the sentiment....(private memories) won't go into detail lol. Ohhh nothing rude... just funny. Thankyou Sue. Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds.
ReplyDeleteWow - what a fabulous background to this gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteDoreen R
Hi Sue. Love this technique and I think I stand a better chance of getting this one right than trying to blend the colours with blending solution which just made a muddy mess! Thanks for the video.
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
Stunning! And just so perfect for a male!
ReplyDeleteSharon in Toronto
Fab colours :)
ReplyDeleteGhosting - uhmmmmm. I have not tried this technique. I will try this one day. I do like how alcohol inks reacts on Yupo paper. Lots of fun. Great video. Thank you. Wonderful wild thing card design.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteSorry I haven’t been posting for a couple of days I’m off work with Laryngitis and haven’t been on line. I’ve been catching up on the ones I haven’t seen and they are all gorgeous. I can’t wait to see today’s tutorial to find out how you’ve achieved the background.
Hugs x
Heather T
I did not know you could use Archival ink to "lift" the image for this ghosted effect. Very neat. I watched the video the other day and really enjoyed learning a new technique.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend, Everyone. Heather feel better!
Stephanie K
Beautiful card, I love this technique with the alcohol inks on the yupo paper...I have used a lifting ink on my stamp, never realised you could use archival ink like this, we learn something new every day....thank you Sue..luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, a great card and I love your herd of Zebras. I have used alcohol inks a lot but have never tried the ghosting technique. As I don't have any Yupo card I am wondering if it will work on other surfaces - will have to give it a try.
ReplyDeletePP - missed you and am pleased that you are feeling better.
Frances
Hi sue beautiful card and great technique. Thanks Helen xxx
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, so different! I have to try this technique!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue Wow what a stunning card the colours are gorgeous I have never tried this technique but need to try it
ReplyDeleteA stunning card and great video Sue. Do like the ghosting technique and must try it xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card and interesting technique for the background. Never heard about this ghosting technique before but I am glad that you shared the video. I will have to give it a try now.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Toronto
Carmen-Dorothy
Quite forgot to comment yesterday or watch the video! Intriguing card. I’m looking forward to seeing how it was done. X
ReplyDeletegorgeous card and background Sue
ReplyDeleteGr Karin
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteGreat technique.
Thank you for the demo.
Véronique L
Wonderful card Sue, love the shadowing effect!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful simply beautiful xx
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