Saturday, May 5, 2012

National Scrapbook Day....

Happy National Scrapbook Day Everyone!
Good Morning and Happy Saturday... I am out enjoying my Saturday..It is sunny and there is a slight breeze.  The perfect weather.  I love my weekends, the best part is that my hubby is home the entire day.  Yeah for weekends..

So you might be wondering how I created that colored polka dot look, well the lovely Virginia Lu started using alcohol inks by Ranger.  I was so impressed with the look I rushed right over to Michaels and got me some.  Well HERE is a sample of Virginia Lu use of alcohol inks and this is mine.  Now what did I do wrong because mine is clearly not as pretty as Virginia's.  I had told her how she inspired me but was not sure that i understood how they worked.  I even You-Tubed it.  I think you have to use a very glossy paper and I did not here.  So needless to say...I do experiment and it does not always turn out.  It still looks cool but it is suppose to look cooler.. hehe

Recipe:  Tiddly Inks Joy Ride, Copic Sketch Markers, Ranger Alcohol inks and blending solution, Recollection washi tape, Neenah white card-stock, Stampendous sentiment, Martha Stewart button and May Art Burlap string.

Then.... I seen this awesome digital stamp on Melissa's blog and knew I just had to have it.  This image is from Tiddly Inks and is called Joy Ride.  This is the first image I have purchased from Tiddly Inks and let me tell you it will not be my last.  They have the cutest images and it just happened to look great with my little Alcohol Ink experiment.  Funny how that works.  Now I am totally loving it.  I hope that you will too.  I am entering this card into my first Tiddly Inks Challenge ...A Million Ways to Say Thank You.  

Well thanks for stopping by today.
I wish you a wonderful Saturday.

33 comments:

  1. Miriam PrantnerMay 5, 2012 at 3:12 AM

    Such a fun card! LOVE the polka dot/swish background and an adorable image!

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  2. HussenaMay 5, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    i so love that polka dotted Bg you have created with the inks...i think your experiment is a hit it goes so well with the image...and the results are way cool!!!

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  3. LaurelMay 5, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    This is to cute! Love the coloring with the inks!

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  4. wendypMay 5, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    it might not be the look you were going for but I think it looks AWESOME! Love the vibrant colors of the alcohol inks!

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  5. Rachel ParysMay 5, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Love your experiment! Even if it didn't come out the way you wanted, still looks cool!;)

    You're in big trouble now, once you have bought a Wryn, you will want them all!

    Super cute card! Have a great weekend!

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  6. Tenia NelsonMay 5, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    LOVE!!!!!

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  7. Pop's CardsMay 5, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Hi sweetie this is gorgeous I love your colours, thanks for joining us at Tiddly Inks this time hugs Pops x

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  8. Creations by ShirlMay 5, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    LOve it, cute fun card....love the colours you used on your images and on the bg....
    I'm back from my vacay and moving like a turtle trying to play catch up.... I'm a bit under the weather with a bad nasty cold....

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  9. ~amy~May 5, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Oh this is simply darling!!!

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  10. Karen LetchworthMay 5, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    Hi Annette! Very cute little card. You're always coming up with something clever and cute. Thanks for sharing!
    May I ask a favor - if you get a chance. Please stop by and say hello to my friend, Dawn on her blog. (simpleDawn53.blogspot.com)She is feeling a bit lonely over there and not getting comments, etc. I know it would mean a lot to her, and we've all been there. Thanks so much, and hope you're having a great weekend with your hubby.
    Blessings,
    Karen

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  11. lostinpaperMay 6, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    So much fun Annette! Love these colours and the bg is perfect!

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  12. Jessi FoganMay 6, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    I like how your experiment turned out! I don't have any AI but I do recall reading you're 'supposed' to use glossy paper. Doesn't mean you can't use others, as you made a great bg here :) And how cute is that Tiddly Inks gal?

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  13. alexandra s.m.May 6, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    I love your card and I think that sweet little lady looks just like you!

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  14. Loopylou.May 6, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    he he he he!! too cute annette!! I love the swishy rainbow!!!
    thank you for popping in and playing along with the tiddly inkers this week
    hugs Lou xx

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  15. JennyMay 6, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Definitely a fun effect even if you didn't use glossy paper. Love the swish of colour and cute digi :0)
    Jenny x

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  16. AnnMay 6, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Cute card, I love all the things you can do with the alcohol inks. I have watched videos too, buy never made anything. I need to try it out with the supplies I have. So many fun things to do huh! Hugs

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  17. Joan ErvinMay 6, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    This is sooo cute, Annette...the image is absolutely adorable and I love your background technique...looks perfect to me!!!!

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  18. Annie RoseMay 6, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    This is adorable! Fantastic inking. Great job! :)

    Thanks for playing with us at {TIDDLY INKS}!

    Luvs,
    Annie Rose

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  19. KatyMay 6, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    This card is so happy! I didn't know how you made that background but I think it looks really cool and I want to try that! :)

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  20. Manuela PinkfrillyMay 7, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    I don't know how you can trasform a simply card in something of magic! wow for the coloured pattern and the car is so funny.
    have a wonderfull week Anne!!!

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  21. Julia AstonMay 7, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    A very cute card Annette! even if it didn't work quite the way you wanted - the dots are fun! and yes, you do need to use glossy paper with the alcohol inks - then they just glide over the paper!

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  22. Angi BarrsMay 7, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    I need a car like that...LOL Hope you had a happy NSD!

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  23. ArabellaMay 7, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    This is gorgeous Annette! I love the background you have created!

    Thanks so much for playing along with us at Tiddly Inks!

    Arabella

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  24. LynnMay 7, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    I don't care what you say, you did that card right. I love the polka dot swish and the cute car image. We would all be better crafters if we experimented more and made more 'mistakes'.

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  25. Tan's HobbiesMay 7, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    This card is totally awesome!! Love the polka dot that you designed, love the background so much!! Love the image so much too!! Love all those heart shape in your image. The overall design is so fabulous.

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  26. Åsa aká ScraphorseMay 8, 2012 at 1:23 AM

    What a bright and fun card! Love the polkadots!!!!

    Thanks for playing with us at Tiddly Inks this challenge!

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  27. Karin ÅkesdotterMay 8, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    Awesome!!!

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  28. Crafty Lein* - enjoy creativity May 10, 2012 at 4:34 AM

    Oooo, I like this one, so FUNNY...

    Love from The Netherlands,
    Leintje*

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  29. Lisa AranaMay 10, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    love, love, love how your polka dots turned out! i certainly was wondering how you did it. :) super darling card.

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  30. JudithMay 11, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    Oooh cute!!
    Sorry I've missed this one

    You did a good job with the alcohol ink! Perfect!

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  31. Marlena M.May 11, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    This is such a great look, Annette! I think you did a fantastic job and made it YOU! Love your style!

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  32. JoeMay 11, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Love this card...tooo cute!!! Is that an R8?

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  33. ccrollMay 11, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Lovely!

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Thank you so much for your lovely Comments..
Happy Crafting

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