Wednesday, 11 January 2017

Red Hearts...



Happy Wednesday,


I hope those of you who watched my shows yesterday enjoyed them as much as I did!  I had so much fun playing with the dies and the alcohol inks.

I thought I would post another of the samples from the shows today starting with this possible valentines card?










I simply added poppy field alcohol ink to a piece of gloss white foundation card in spots to look like flowers
.  I then used my black Graphmaster pen to make the centres and add some definition.




I covered a piece of the gloss card with a  mixture of poppy field, Valencia and raspberry ink and cut this out with the smaller heart form the Heart of Hearts die by Sue Wilson for Creative expressions.  I added a mat of black cut with the larger die and mounted this in the centre of a larger 8"x8" card blank onto which I had matted and layers the flower piece.

I added the same ink colours to a piece of the Yupo paper and stamped with black archival the Love and You form the heart stamps bundle.  I polished off the ink which leaves this resist look ( this only works in this way on Youp paper) I matted this with black and added this across the bottom.

A very bright card for me but I love the gloss look and the intensity go the colours.

Enjoy...
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40 comments:

  1. rosiejt11 January 2017 at 07:49

    Love the heart and flowers on this.

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  2. Netty The Runner11 January 2017 at 08:05

    Love this, it's so different. Shows were great, loved the 'setting on fire technique'. Time to bring out my alcohol inks I think, oh and a cigarette lighter!!!
    Annette x

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  3. Rosemarie11 January 2017 at 08:17

    Hi John, I love this card, poppies are my favourite flower. Your shows yesterday were amazing, craft rooms around the country will be alight!!!! I better get a fire extinguisher, I can see it might be needed. absolutely brilliant John. Rosemarie X

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  4. June Smith11 January 2017 at 08:19

    Morning John, fantastic, watched you do this technique on Hochanda, brilliant.

    Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

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  5. A Happercrafter611 January 2017 at 08:22

    Such a clever technique to get this effect. Hope to catch up with yesterday's show today.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  6. Marion Scott11 January 2017 at 08:34

    Fantastic card John. Didn't manage to catch all your shows yesterday, but they have been recorded and I hope to catch up on them later today.
    Marion S x

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  7. Jackie T11 January 2017 at 08:34

    Good morning John this is a gorgeous card I love it. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  8. PharmacyMichele11 January 2017 at 08:35

    Lovely card, really enjoyed all your shows-watched them last night.

    Michele

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  9. crossstitchmarg11 January 2017 at 08:39

    Morning John,
    Gorgeous card just right for Valentine's Day,
    Loved your shows and all of your demos.
    Really looking forward to the shows at the weekend.
    Maggie

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  10. Barbara Gosden11 January 2017 at 08:56

    Hi John
    A fabulous card, and great shows. I love the heart, the colour looks amazing.
    B xx

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  11. Jan on the Fosse11 January 2017 at 08:59

    Morning John
    More great shows yesterday.A card like this will suit my very modern grand daughter for her birthday.It's brilliant.
    Jan

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  12. Wendy L11 January 2017 at 09:10

    Just catching up on shows while John is in bed, talk soon, xxx

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  13. Patricia Howarth11 January 2017 at 09:25

    Morning John, Wow !! I thought you had gone 'berserk' when I saw you 'set alight' the alcohol inks haha, that was the 'chef' in you, coming out, fantastic tips, thank you.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  14. Anonymous11 January 2017 at 09:38

    A stunning card. I loved watching you on the shows, having so much fun with the alcohol inks. I am not sure if I will be brave enough to go in this direction, but I certainly enjoyed watching.

    Have a lovely day
    Helen xx

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  15. lydia jordan11 January 2017 at 09:39

    Morning John,
    Great card, I did manage to catch some of the shows, looked like you were enjoying yourself.
    Lydia
    X

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  16. Anne11 January 2017 at 09:43

    I am going to have to get some Yupo paper - the results are just amazing. Love this card, John.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  17. Pen Sunshinepen11 January 2017 at 09:43

    Just love Yupo paper great to see so many more people using it now. x

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  18. June Horrocks11 January 2017 at 09:50

    Just love this John watched you do this on hochanda love the colour poppies are my favourites xxxxxx
    Love June horrocks

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  19. Nannieflash11 January 2017 at 09:56

    Good Morning John Oh I adore what youve done with those Alcohol inks they really are striking and such a beautiful card is the result. hugs Shirleyxxx

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  20. Yorks butterfly11 January 2017 at 10:05

    Morning John, great shows yesterday although I did not manage to catch all of them so still something to look forward to. Love the card today and agree that it would make a great Valentine card.
    Wendyx

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  21. nancyd11 January 2017 at 10:07

    Morning John, a fabulous card and love what you do with the alcohol inks.
    Nancyd xx

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  22. Janice11 January 2017 at 10:25

    Stunning card John. Janice xx http://createdbyjan.blogspot.com

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  23. cuilliesocks11 January 2017 at 10:30

    Amazing work John, beautifully designed, love it Kate x

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  24. Sue MacFall11 January 2017 at 10:42

    Really enjoyed your shows, John and the colours you used are just so vibrant. Many thanks.

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  25. Rose in Chester11 January 2017 at 10:54

    John, this card is SINGING to me, I LOVE LOVE LOVE that Valencia and Poppyfield, can't wait to receive it. BUT your blues/greens are also fabulous, thank goodness I don't have to choose but have just bought them, also adding in my citrus (this colour is a MUST in my stash).
    Your shows were just amazing, so many tips and fantastic demos. \
    Thanks a million.
    Hugs, Rose

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  26. Lisbeth11 January 2017 at 11:21

    Hi John. I have been watching your shows on catch up and I am amazed at the effects that can be created. I must admit that I was a bit concerned about you burning your fingers when burning off the alcohol although having worked in a kitchen I bet you probably have asbestos fingers!!!

    Lisbeth

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  27. Jeanie11 January 2017 at 12:07

    Hi John Gorgeous card and the colours are fantastic.

    Loved the shows and such fantastic demo's waiting for some more inks to come but not got the lighter yet .
    Thank you again John really enjoyed the shows.
    jeanie.e xxx

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  28. Val Jones11 January 2017 at 12:39

    Great card John and love the technique.
    Love Valxxx

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  29. hettygarlick11 January 2017 at 12:47

    That's really beautiful John. I loved the shows yesterday - so many fascinating techniques. I have a box of alcohol inks that I've never used. Might have to get them out and have a go, then buy some of those beautiful vivid colours!

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  30. theresa w11 January 2017 at 13:19

    Striking card john I love it x
    Theresa w x

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  31. granny sue11 January 2017 at 14:39

    Hi John. Really enjoyed your shows yesterday although I don't think I'll be trying the technique just yet, want to master my new Graphmaster pens first. SueL x

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  32. SuzzieQ11 January 2017 at 16:44

    I did enjoy your shows on Hochanda. The photos of you card did not come through on your email.

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  33. lritchie11 January 2017 at 17:37

    Hi John, I am in Canada and there are no pictures showing at all. I've also been having problems pinning Sue Wilson's cards but up until today yours have been fine.

    Lori from Canada

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  34. Dawn Holben11 January 2017 at 18:01

    Hi John I don't have any images for todays and yesterdays card either.
    Also having trouble pinning Sue's cards for the last few days too.

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  35. Crafty Clare11 January 2017 at 18:24

    I have no images either !!!

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  36. Beverly Fuchs11 January 2017 at 20:15

    Hello John, I'm in the USA and I'm not getting any pictures either. Also like several others having troubles pinning Sue's cards as well.

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  37. TheCraftyKat11 January 2017 at 20:32

    I have no images either 🙁

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  38. Nancy Thomas11 January 2017 at 21:19

    Sorry John, cannot comment, no pictures came through on my computer!!
    Love Nanvy xx

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  39. MRS DUCK11 January 2017 at 21:34

    Eh up John
    I'm sending Mr D round for a lesson in how to make this as I'd adore it for a Valentine card.
    I wonder how many insurance claims will go in that start "Well, I was burning alcohol off me card in the craft room when.........." Lol!
    Ang x

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  40. Littlelamb12 January 2017 at 03:28

    I am not getting any pictures but loved all yesterday's shows and all the techniques you showed us. Thank you.

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