blog posts!
WOW...
when I started this blog, I wondered if I would have enough to talk about...
#700 posts later, I guess I did...
THANK YOU ALL for your support,
friendships developed thru the blog and for the wonderful comments & emails you send...
#700 would not have happened if I was here talking to myself!
I appreciate each & EVERY one of you...
LOTS...
as promised, I have another tutorial to share today...
it's a little THANK YOU of sorts, to celebrate...
and just a hint...
you may want to read the entire post...
when I first started to demo for Ranger, they asked me to focus on the Adirondack line of products...
so, I'm always thinking of what I can do to show
how versatile these products are...
that pretty much explains my fascination with their
it is seriously amazing, because it works with so many products...
the more I play...
the more fun things I discover...
not only is it an awesome ink for stamping on dark surfaces, but
I have found that it can be used with many of Ranger's products, to alter the look of those products...
in the past I have showed how to use the snow cap pigment pad with tim's distress inks, color washes & new distress stains
and now I can add something else...
SERIOUSLY...
it's cool that one little magic ink pad can do so much!
here's a simple ATC, using this new technique...
they are a transparent ink, intended to be used on glossy paper, metals, acrylic/plastic & basically NON porous surfaces...
they dry in about 5 to 7 seconds & therefore if they are used on plain matte paper, art parts, grunge or cardstock, you have no time to blend/mix the colors...
they are NOT to be put in a mini mister & sprayed...
EVER...
remember, I WAS a nurse...
alcohol is something you would NEVER want
sprayed into your eye...
I get asked this question
in every Ranger ink class that I teach...
PLEASE...DO NOT DO IT!
OK...moving on...
here's a glossy ATC from Ranger...
it's inked with the ink applicator (using felt).
I chose denim & stonewash alcohol inks...
just touch the tip of the bottle to the felt, squeeze a bit & then tap the ink applicator to the surface...
here is the result...
a vibrant beautiful background
that will be very fun to stamp on on later...
and because it's on glossy cardstock, you can see the result is a shiny surface...
hello...that makes sense...duh...
the next photo is Ranger's manila ATC...
now NORMALLY, you couldn't use the alcohol ink on the matte finish cardstock & be happy with the result...
BUT...
I tapped the snow cap white pad over the ATC...
and dried it,
then applied the same alcohol ink colors, to show the difference....
the result is a matte finish with more muted colors, that are now opaque instead of transparent...
I LOVE IT!
you'll see too that I added some shading to the edges with walnut stain distress ink, using the blending tool...
it's cool to have this option...
hmmm...
I wondered if it would still be possible with this technique to
YES! it works just fine...
I didn't use it on these ATC's, but it does work!
hmmm...
how about the metallic mixatives?
YES...they work too...
wondering if the snow cap/alcohol ink will work on my art parts??
YOU BET...
I did it here...
here's the art parts flower now...
the ATC is stamped with coffee archival ink & my text stamp...
the screen background was lightly stamped over the flower, using coffee too...
the flower & mini butterfly were stamped on clearly for art blackout, using the gold paint dabber...
I decided not to use the stem that you see above...
instead I cut some leaves from grungeboard, using tim's new mini branch/leaves die...
it's a GREAT way to use up those small grunge scraps...
the leaves were inked with peeled paint distress stain...
sure wish we had the other 24 colors...
and the finishing touches are the accoutrements button
& the charm clip for the butterfly head...
so the moral of the story today is to PLAY...
if you have an idea...
just TRY IT!
that's what I do...
what's the worse thing that could happen if it's ugly ???
you ruin a tag...
no big deal...move on!
no celebration is complete without a...
GIVEAWAY...
and I have one TOTALLY AWESOME GIVEAWAY...
when Heidi from Simon Says Stamp found out this was post #700...
she asked if I would like to giveaway...
GET READY for this...
drumroll.............
I am over the moon happy to have this awesome gift from Simon Says Stamp, to give to one lucky commenter here...
to enter...
simply leave a comment...
it couldn't be easier...
Heidi will ship the VAGABOND directly to the lucky winner...
wherever YOU live!
the random winner will be chosen @ 7am (my time)
on Monday morning...
that's MAY 2nd...
GOOD LUCK TO YOU...
and...
we'll have a SECOND WINNER too...
that lucky person will receive a package of goodies from me!
that VAGABOND is soooo much fun to use when you...
make art!
wendy
ps...I'll be up @ 3am tomorrow...
got my seat reserved to see THE wedding...
I can't wait!
THE Linda Elbourne, who just happens to be the design team coordinator over @ Simon Says, will be holding Kate's bouquet & she promised to wave to ME! just me... lol!
now that will be something to see!
282 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 282 of 282I just found your blog today and I can't wait to go exploring all of your old posts. I love this technique with the snow cap and alcohol inks, I'll give it a try.
Way to go on 700!! Thank you and thanks to Simon Says for a chance to win! AMAZING giveaway!!
Congratulations Wendy on 700 fun, amusing and always inspiring blog postings. Thanks for sharing your creative spirit. You have taught me to look at things in a new way(love that!)and to see art in unexpected places. Raising my glass to you and your next 700 postings. Cheers!
Pick me! Pick me!
Oh my, Wendy, congratulations! You're such an inspiration to all of us! Here's to 700 more posts ;)
Hip hip hurray! x
Many congratulations on reaching 700 posts.
I always enjoy coming here and learning so much.
Great way to celebrate an amazing blog.
X
Thanks for the great tip. love to do more with my alcohol inks. And congrats on your 700 blogposts. let there be many more!!
Wow. 700 posts. that's a lot of work. Thanks for doing them.
love your blog. WOW 700 posts. That's quite a feat
Thanks for starting your blog, have learned so much from you, congrats.
Wow,what a great technique!! I LOVE my alcohol inks...it was my first technique to ever learn with ranger products and still is my go to. Now you have added a whole new level. Thank you!! I even have snow cap ink pad on add...bonus!!! Off to play. OOH and thanks for the opportunity to win a prize!
Congratulations and thanks for sharing all your creative ideas. Think of the inspiration you have created all over the world. Keep them coming.
okay, this is the 3rd try to post. Hope its the charm. Congratulations on the 700 posts.
Congrats on your 700th post - yours is one of my favorite blogs. Thank you for all that you share with us - I have learned so much over the last couple years from you. Thanks for the opportunity to win the Vagabond!
Congrats on your 700th post! I'm new to your blog and look forward to going through 699 great ideas!
~♥~Your blog is amazing! LoVe how you write, it is like you are standing right next to us explaining all your wonderful techniques! & a special thank*U for all of them {'specially the ones that make you order more art supplies!} {from simonsaysstamp} {wendy & tim fun toyz!} gotta have 'em ya know... LoVe your stamps & wendy fun art stuff & all your ideas, thank*U for the 700 posts & will look forward to more ideas...hugs & blessings, vikki♥~
WOW 700 posts thats is alot of words and photos. I love how you take a plain piece of paper and it turns into this beautiful work of Art!!!! Here is to 700 more post!
Denise
So happy to be one of your blog readers. I always love your posts.Congrats on 700!
Cindy Kotora
First, congrats on 700! Second, I love this technique tut, and now have to buy some snow cap ink! THREE, a vagabond, crazy!!!! :D
Happy 700th!
Thanks for reminding us how much fun alcohol inks are. But Wendy, I have a question. When I first learned to use those, in the days of Studio 2, I was taught to mist the paper with a spray of rubbing alcohol after tapping the colors on together with some specks of Krylon. This makes for interesting veining of the color and is such fun. But is this harmful? Alcohol abuse, so to speak?
I am a recent convert to your blog and look out for each of your posts. Simply inspirational. Thank you
Congratulations on 700 posts! I love all your tips!
Congrats on your 700th post!
And thanks a lot for this amazing giveaway!
700 posts, that's a lot of words and you still have time to make the most amazing work. Thanks for the inspiration.
Cathx
Your creativity is just amazing. I love everything you do. And your generosity ...well that speaks for its self.
I love to play with Alcohol Inks! I love the colors too. Congrats on your 700TH! Thank you to Heidi for such an AWESOME give away!
Gosh Wendy- its hard to believe that you are on 700- you are a fab artist. Thank you for your inspiration. Hugs from the beach- Dawn in SC
Love the tag!! Would love to win the vagabond!!!
Congrats on #700! Here is to many, many more! Thanks for the inspiration!!!! :-)
congrats on your milestone!!!! I wondered if I would have anything to talk about when I started blogging too....turned out I ramble so I am never at a loss for words....lol. Thanks for a chance to win!
700! Wow I have a lot of catching up to do. Love all your COOL ideas.
Congrats on 700 posts! That's awesome! Your detailed technique instructions are always great. Thanks for sharing!
Wow! 700 Posts! That's awesome! And what a cool technique! Your ATC is gorgeous!!
And that giveaway?!! Amazing!!
I hope you have 700 more posts!! Have a great day!
Hugs...
Melissa
Wow Wendy congrats on 700 posts! Amazing how you ocme up with all these wonderful ideas! Always an inspiration !TFS!
Wow Wendy congrats on 700 posts! Amazing how you ocme up with all these wonderful ideas! Always an inspiration !TFS!
*enters Wendy's blogspot with party poppers in hand* ****confetti and streamers flying through the air***
Cheers to 700 posts!!!
Congratulations on 700 post I just started blogging. Just love your tips on using snow cap white pad then using your alcohol inks on top. Keep up the great posts!!!!
Congratulations on reaching 700, it’s only the beginning of your creativity. Can't wait to see what comes in the next 700! Thank you for sharing your amazing creativity with use, teaching us so much and encouraging (especially me) to push ourselves a bit more everyday in our artistic endeavors. You are the best!
Thanks for the 700 posts.. i have learned so much.. thanks for the tips, tricks, techniques, and inspiration.. hope to see 700 more.. what an awesome prize..
Wow...what a wonderful giveaway. Congratulations on 700 and thank you for being so generous in sharing your talent!
700 inspirational posts for all of us! That is awesome. Art is what we live for and a Vagabond is Very inspiring!!!! Love it! And thank you for your time and energy
Congrats on 700! Always learn something when I read your posts, and you make me smile...thanks for a chance to win.
After 700 posts, you should be the one winning something! Thank you for the new Snow Cap technique though! It's a favorite of mine and I can't wait to try this!
Congrats on 700 posts!!! Thank you for the tutorials, information, and of course this amazing opportunity to win a Vagabond!!!
What a wonderful 700! Thanks so much for all of your wonderful posts!
craftylin1968@aol.com
Wendy~ Congratulations on 700 posts! I've been with you from close to the beginning of your blog. You never have a shortage of interesting, informative and Art things to share. I even like when you share your hard times... it makes you more "real" to me, cyber friend! I hope to get to meet you on an Art Cruise or Stamp Show some day, but until then, this wonderful blog of yours does a great job of making me feel like I have an excellent teacher sitting right next to me. Thanks for all you do. Even the enabling. And it would be OK with me if you want to blog a new picture of Rick vacuuming. HA! See, I have been following you a long time!
Thank you for the chance to win this Giveaway. I want the Vagabond more than I can say. I don't have a die cut machine and use an old clay roller for embossing. The rollers are "off", so half is a good impression and the other half is not as deep. Sometimes this "Texture Fade" malfunction looks cool, other times it just DISTRESSES me! Anyway, thanks for the chance : )
That's a huge prize, I'm so excited, I wanted so bad, please, please, pick me!
Lots of love
Congratulations on 700. I just found your site and can't wait to try your tutorials
Congrats on your 700th post. I am pretty sure I have read all of them. Great give-away too! Diana B
Oh my, how awesome to reach 700. You have amazing talent and tons of inspiration. Thanks for the chance to win.
congratulations on such a successful blog! I am now off to find myself some snow cap ink and start experimenting :)
Congrats on 700! I've learned a lot from you. Thanks for the chance to win!! U R the best!
Congrats on 700 posts! Thanks for all of the awesome tips and inspiration that you have posted - todays tutorial is awesome!
700! Congratulations! Thank you for having the Vagabond as a prize. I hope to catch you at GASC this summer.
Congrats on hitting 700! I love all of the great ideas you come up with and cAn't wait for more! Thank you for all of the time you put into sharing it all!
Hey Wendy - Congrats on 700 posts! Love your technique with the alcohol inks. I just went back and did one of the techniques you showed us last year with the memo pins and they turned out awesome. Thanks for sharing all of your great ideas with us.
What a fabulous idea. I really need to play more. Thanks, Wendy.
Wendy, congratulations on 700 posts. All of them have helped us to learn what to do with various Ranger products, your stamps and the new Art Parts ad to "make art".
May you have many more posts to make us all want to keep creating and thanks for the opportunity to win.
wow 700!!! Thats a WHOLE lot of chatter!!!
Congrats!
Oooh and the Vagabond... got the fingers and toes crossed!!
wow - what a wonderful prize to be had!!
Here's to 700 more posts! Love your ATC tute too!
Wow! What a great technique post. Love what you did here! I'm definitely putting you into my reader!
thanks also for a chance to win!
kmassmanATgmailDOTcom
This may be my second comment - the first just disappeared!
Congratulations on reaching 700 posts!
You've done such a great job in keeping us informed on all the intriguing and unusual ways to use so many projects. Thank you for sharing your celebration with us! Here's to many more great posts!
How wonderful, Is Simon Says awesome or what, and by the way speaking of awesome...so are you!
haven't made all 700 posts but have totally enjoyed the past 2 years! Looking forward to at least 700 more!
I would LOVE to own a Vagabond - to win one would be the ultimate!! Congratulations on 700 blog posts!! Always look forward to them - keep 'em coming!
Wendy - love that little ATC and (as a nurse) can you even IMAGINE spraying ETOH?? Wow. I want to make art so badly but have just been way too busy lately. Look forward to trying to make a few of these sometime over the summer. Hugs and keep my mom in your prayers. Taking her up to Chicago for some pretty significant surgery next week.
Congrats Wendy!!! Thanks for all the inspiration these past few years...looking forward to 700 more!
Congratulations on 700 followers. Bet you have more now. Thank you for the tutorial - I learned a lot! Thank you for the chance to win!
Congratulations on your #700! I can't even imagine that number on my little blog yet but hopefully one day I'll get there. Thank you and Heidi for the chance to win a Vagabond. I have been hoping and wishing for one so I'll keep my fingers crossed! Have a fabulous week!
Carol
http://caroleesscrappinspot.blogspot.com
Wow!What a fabulous way to celebrate #700 posts. Lovely ATC. Thank you for the step by step techniques. My heart is pounding really fast just thinking about the lucky winner taking home the amazing Vagabond.
syeda_lubabah@hotmail.com
Thank you for all the inspiration Wendy! And thank you Simon Says Stamp for the great giveaway!
congrats on 700 posts! You have inspired and taught me so much thru these 700 posts. Thanks you so much and here is cheers to 700 more!!!
congrats on your 700th post! what an awesome giveaway!!! thanks for the chance to win!
Congratulations Wendy on your 700th post . . . quite an accomplishment and I've enjoyed many of your posts along the way. What a sweet way to celebrate . . . so wonderful. Very thoughtful of you! Wishing you warmest success for the future as well!
rcawaters@aol.com
WOW! What a cool giveaway! I would love to win this. Thanks so much for the chance.
Creative Hugs!
Congrats on 700 posts. I started following your blog a year ago after a class at the Queen's Ink. You pack so much content into them that 700 is truly an awesome number.
I am so glad that you have found a way to use the alcohol on something other than slick paper!!! Now I'm off to find me some white ink and play!! Tim's vagabond would be a nice extra to my day too!! Happy 700th. Lisa from Omaha Ne.
Congrats on 700! I am so excited for you! The Royal Wedding was so amazing!
Wow what an awesome giveaway! I have been dying to get my hands on a Vagabond!! I also loved the techniques on the ATC! It looks great! Thanks so much for the chance! I am really keeping my fingers crossed for this one!
Of all the posts I've read where you use the Snow Cap ink, I always pictured the Paint Dabber in my head. Duh! Thanks for the picture and the clarification. And, CONGRATS on your 700th post! Many, many more to come!!! Stephanie Rodgers stefrick@optonlne.net
Woohooo! Congratulations!!!
I love love love this technique and can't wait to give it a try, I love that look! Thank you to You and SimonSaysStamp for the chance to win such an awesome gift, I want a Vagabond sooooooooooo bad!
Well--
I guess I', too late for he drawing but wanted to say
Congrats on 700! anyway
Wow - Congrats on reaching 700 remember 1000 is just around the corner. I fell like I'm making out my Christmas wish list. Dear Santa I know it's the wrong month, but would you please send me a Vagabond or a surprise package of goodies from Wendi! I've been a good girl most of the time!
WOW! Wonderful ATC with the lucious orange flower and lovely blue background and great use of embellishments! Alot to look at in that pint size work of art! Congrats on #700! Your ART work inspires!
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