• Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube

Papercraft with me

- Tracy Elsom

  • Home
  • Daily Blog
  • Project Gallery
  • Stampin’ Up! Online Store
  • About me
  • Get in touch
  • Join Stampin’ Up!

Alcohol, Stampin Blends And A Trip To The Bathroom

July 3, 2021 4 Comments

Have you ever had an idea burst into your head and you simply had to try it out right away? I’ve been aware of the trend for alcohol ink backgrounds and effects for some time and love the effect. While I was in quarantine I even got hubby to buy some 99% alcohol, but it went unused. I’d seen Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers used to create the effect on vellum and I thought I’d give it a try. I just hadn’t got around to it.

Yesterday as I washed my hands in the bathroom I looked at the white PET plastic soap pump. When I bought it in Dollarama I liked the lavender scent although I wasn’t keen on the bottle design. However when I realised later that the design was printed on a separate sleeve I did the only thing I could do, I cut it off. So since then it’s been a plain white bottle, functional but not very exciting. That was until yesterday when I had an idea, and before I knew it my soap pump looked very different.

Cheap PET plastic soap dispenser decorated using Stampin' Blends alcohol markers and alcohol ink. #papercraftwithme

STAMPIN’ BLENDS

I began by first washing and drying the outside of the bottle to ensure there was no soap residue. Then I went looking for some Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers.

I’ve no idea why, but with the entire range in front of me I settled on Misty Moonlight, Pumpkin Pie and Cherry Cobbler. Then I took the dark one of each and simply used the brush tip to scribble over the surface of the bottle.

Cheap PET plastic soap dispenser decorated using Stampin' Blends alcohol markers. #papercraftwithme

Next I poured a little of the 99% isopropyl alcohol into a small glass tealight holder. This is a favourite container for water etc. when I’m crafting as it’s almost impossible to knock over. Then I picked up an empty Water Painter, dipped it into the alcohol and simply ‘painted’ over the Pumpkin Pie areas.

I repeated this process until all the Pumpkin Pie was done, then started work on the Cherry Cobbler, followed by the Misty Moonlight. Once all the coloured areas had been ‘painted’ the colours had started to move and create that signature alcohol ink effect. It was a bit even though, so I dipped the Water Painter into the alcohol and touched the tip of the brush onto various areas. This small dot of alcohol made the colour around it move again, adding to the overall effect. In just a few short minutes my bottle already looked very different.

Cheap PET plastic soap dispenser decorated using Stampin' Blends alcohol markers and alcohol ink. #papercraftwithme

A LITTLE SPRITZ

I could have stopped there but wanted to try out one more way of moving the colour. So I took a Stampin’ Spritzer and filled it with some of the isopropyl alcohol. Then I spritzed the alcohol onto the bottle so I had lots of teeny tiny drops working on the colour.

Once this last application of alcohol had dried I decided I was happy with the result. The bottle was now ready to returned to my bathroom.

Cheap PET plastic soap dispenser decorated using Stampin' Blends alcohol markers and alcohol ink. #papercraftwithme

From start to finish this whole process took no more than ten minutes. I was amazed by how easy it was to create the effect and how quickly it dried. Now the pattern is permanent so long as I don’t add any more alcohol. If I get bored with the design I’ll wipe it over with alcohol and do it all again in different colours. I can’t wait to create more specially for autumn and Christmas. What do you think?

I’d love you to give this a try. If you do, post a photo of your finished project over on my Papercraft With Me Facebook page.

PRODUCT LIST

Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Misty Moonlight Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Water Painters
Water Painters
Stampin' Spritzer
Stampin’ Spritzer

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Like this:

Like Loading...

Related

Filed Under: Home Decor, Techniques Tagged With: alcohol ink technique, markers, Stampin' Blends

Previous
Next

Comments

  1. Gail Spence says

    July 3, 2021 at 1:45 pm

    Absolutely love it!

    Reply
    • Tracy Elsom says

      July 3, 2021 at 1:47 pm

      Thank you Gail. I have quite a few of these soap dispensers so I`m going to experiment some more as see what happens.

      Reply
  2. Cathy Dahl says

    July 3, 2021 at 6:51 pm

    What a fabulous ideas!

    Reply
    • Tracy Elsom says

      July 3, 2021 at 9:03 pm

      Thank you Cathy

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

About Me

Profile photo of Canadian Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Tracy Elsom

Host Code Dec 2023

Use my Host Code QPGSCRFK when ordering Stampin' Up! products via my online store in Canada until December 31, 2023 #papercraftwithme

Retiring Products Check the List Today

Starting November 21 2023 save up to 60% on retiring products from Stampin' Up!, but only while stocks last!

Clearance Rack Refreshed

Shop the Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack for retired products you may have missed.  Only availablle while stocks last. #papercraftwithme

Subscribe for Paper Pumpkin Kits

The December 2023 Paper Pumpkin kit contains everything you need to make 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs) with an acetate box.  Subscribe by December 10th to get this unique kit. (Supplies may be limited towards the end of the subscription period) #papercraftwithme

Online Exclusives

For even more crafting products check out the new Online Exclusive products from Stampin' Up! #papercraftwithme

Kits Collection

Want a quick and easy crafting experience without the expense and preparation?  Check out the all-inclusive kits from Stampin' Up! .  All items only available while stocks last!  #papercraftwithme

2023SD Mini

Link to the English Canadian version of the Stampin' Up! September to December 2023 Mini Catalogue

Stampin’ Up! 22023/24 Annual Catalogue

Link to the English Canadian version of the Stampin' Up! 2023/2024 Annual Catalogue

Join Stampin’ Up! in Canada

Join Stampin' Up! and my team of Crafty Canadians for discounts, free products and more. Get $165CAD of products for $135 plus FREE shipping.. #papercraftwithme.

Let’s Be Social

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

LEGAL STUFF

All images are copyright Stampin’ Up!® 1990-2023 (unless otherwise stated).

As an independent Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator all content on this website is the sole responsibility of me, Tracy Elsom.  Stampin’ Up! does not endorse the use of, or content of, any classes, services, or products offered here.

Unless otherwise stated, all cards and other items showcased on this web site are designed and created by me for your personal use, inspiration and enjoyment only.  They may not be copied for sale, publication, contest entry or classes. Thank you.

Pages

  • About me
  • Daily Blog
  • Get in touch
  • Join Stampin’ Up!
  • Project Gallery

Instagram

@papercraftwithme

Today I'm joining the Share It Sunday Blog Hop wit Today I'm joining the Share It Sunday Blog Hop with this Cheerful Daisies birthday card. #papercraftwithme #papercrafting #cheerfuldaisies #birthdaycards #simplecards #cardmakersofinstagram #cardmaking #handmadecards #crafting #craftersofinstagram #sharestampinup #simplestamping #shareitsunday #stampinupcanadademonstrator #stampinupcanada #stampinup #madeinnovascotia
For something a little different try embossing you For something a little different try embossing your stamped image and sentiment on a light coloured background with clear heat embossing.  #papercraftwithme #papercrafting #cardmakersofinstagram #daintydelight #heatembossing #cardmaking #handmadecards #crafting #craftersofinstagram #sharestampinup #stampinupcanadademonstrator #stampinupcanada #stampinup #madeinnovascotia
Simple bold panels for a modern Christmas card. # Simple bold panels for a modern Christmas card.  #papercraftwithme #papercrafting #joyofnoel #christmascards #christmas #cardmakersofinstagram #cardmaking #handmadecards #crafting #craftersofinstagram #sharestampinup #stampinupcanadademonstrator #stampinupcanada #stampinup #madeinnovascotia
The new Meandering Meadow Designer Series Paper (D The new Meandering Meadow Designer Series Paper (DSP) from @stampinupofficial is so pretty, and perfect for a simple set of notecards. #papercraftwithme #papercrafting #happylabels #meanderingmeadowdsp #notecards #onlinexclusives #cardmakersofinstagram #cardmaking #handmadecards #crafting #craftersofinstagram #sharestampinup #stampinupcanadademonstrator #stampinupcanada #stampinup #madeinnovascotia
The new Meandering Meadow paper from @stampinupoff The new Meandering Meadow paper from @stampinupofficial is absolutely stunning and having covered this notebook I get to look at it everyday.  #papercraftwithme #papercrafting #gotogreetings #meanderingmeadowdsp #onlineexclusives #notebooks #crafting #craftersofinstagram #sharestampinup #stampinupcanadademonstrator #stampinupcanada #stampinup #madeinnovascotia

Copyright © 2023 · Papercraft with me · Hello You Designs

 

Loading Comments...
 

    %d bloggers like this: