Monday, June 28, 2010

The Compendium of Curiosities Challenge - Week Three

 Alcohol Ink Monoprints

We were instructed to turn to page 51 in Tim's book, and have at it.  Well, I just cut up the paper we're to use and made a whole bunch of samples.  First I did some monochromatic ones.



Then I just started using some colors randomly.
I left most of them as is for my technique book, but decided to turn one into an ATC.
The border is some paper from the Lost and Found stack, cut with Tim's scallop On The Edge die.  I embossed the chipboard butterflies with some bright EPs, and wrote "fly" with an embossing pen and then used one of the same EPs on that.

This is a very cool technique that (believe it or not) I don't think I've used before.   Check out Linda's blog for all the details, and join in.  Still lots more prizes to be won.
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22 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 28, 2010 at 2:58 PM

    Wow that was fast!!! Love the backgrounds! You can never have enough of these ;}}
    nancy mayer

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  2. jrmathersJune 28, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    I love this, but can't decide which one I like best

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  3. Tammy DJune 28, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    Gorgeous backgrounds.

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  4. jackiescraftsJune 28, 2010 at 4:18 PM

    These are gorgeous

    Jackie x

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  5. Linda LedbetterJune 28, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    Oh my, this is beautiful!!! All your monoprints look fab (isn't it fun-- you make one and suddenly you just can't stop!). I really like the way you layered the "On the Edge" diecut on top of your monoprint-- that looks great!-- and the butterfly theme is just delightful.

    Thanks for sharing your talent again this week!

    ♥~Linda

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  6. Art By WandaJune 28, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    Great job!!! It's hard to believe you hadn't done it before... isn't it fun trying new techniques!!! Your atc is very fun!!!

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  7. Nancy LynnJune 28, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    I am so enjoying all your CofC challenges you are doing. They are all gorgeous. Great job Eileen.

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  8. TerryJune 28, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    Wonderful backgrounds! Your finished piece with the border paper is fantastic!

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  9. Chris ArlingtonJune 28, 2010 at 8:22 PM

    gorgeous ATC. HMM, I have a trade on the weekend.

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  10. scrappin-scrappinJune 28, 2010 at 11:58 PM

    Beautiful Eileen!!

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  11. CraftyideasJune 29, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    Beautiful love those colours.

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  12. AnonymousJune 29, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    Gorgeous backgrounds, love the colours!

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  13. Elaine AJune 29, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    Hi Eileen -

    I love the depth of color you got on these pieces! Really gorgeous!

    Elaine Allen

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  14. MinxyJune 29, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    great selection

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  15. LoriJune 29, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Love the colors you used, and your final ATC is bootiful! That paper really goes well with the ink colors.

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  16. ZoechaosJune 29, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    Gorgeous atc, there is a strong summer feel to this challenge LOL

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  17. PatzeeJune 29, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    These are so lovely. The alcohol really makes the colors come alive. (Sort of like me after a few martinis!)

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  18. SherryJune 29, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    Love seeing all of your examples, and the finished ATC is great too!

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  19. Angie Hall HavilandJune 29, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    Looks FUN, Eileen...great pieces!!

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  20. RachelleJune 29, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    Looks like you had fun playing with a rainbow of AI's. I love what you did with that hot pink bg. Your atc turned out great.

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  21. Tracy EvansJune 30, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    Love all your sample pieces, the colours are all fab. The finished ATC looks great. Tracy Evans x x

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  22. CuddlyBunnyJuly 4, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    Yours are AWESOME! They look like polished geodes!

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