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Destiny Calls

17 Oct

Oh my gosh! Did I have the best time creating for this StencilGirl and Tim Holtz/Ranger Products Three Day Blog Hop! I feel like the luckiest person ever! Can’t wait to show you how I did what I did but before I even get started, let me tell you what’s happening. In addition to the hop, StencilGirl is having a giveaway! To enter, see the bottom of this post. You’ll definitely want to be a part of it so make sure to check it out. Today is only day one of the hop.  If you just joined me now, the list of the rest of the creatives is at the bottom of this post.

Again, as usual, ( I know I say this every time), I had absolutely NO clue what I was going to do for this project using only Adirondak Alcohol Inks by Tim Holtz and stencils together but honestly, when you are given such awesome products, how can you do anything wrong, right? Lol. I had a blast with these inks, especially the bright colors. And the stencils, they just pulled my project altogether. My cell phone cover was soooo easy and very quick. Think about the great Christmas gifts they would make! So I bet you want to know how I did this now, right? Ahhh, come along my friends. Grab the supplies listed after this pic and let’s get started!

Tim Holtz Adirondak Alcohol Inks by Ranger-I used Raspberry, Citrus, Patina (my FAV), Stream, Sail Boat Blue, Gold Mixative and Alcohol Blending Solution
Stencils: Text and Texture Explore Stencil by Seth Apter for StencilGirl
  Layered Salad Stencil by Terri Stegmiller for StencilGirl
Repetition Stencil by Rae Missigman for StencilGirl
Yupo Paper
Black Permanent Marker-Thin
White Signo Marker
Scissors
Exacto Knife
Clear Cell Phone Case

Wanted to post a picture of the alcohol blending ink, gold fixative and distress inks.

And of course, the project wouldn’t be complete without these stencils.


To get started, I used a permanent black ink pen and traced out my Layered Salad Stencil onto the Yupo paper. You can do this after you ink your paper too but I found it to be smoother to draw on a blank piece of paper than on top of the ink afterwards. It also indicates where specific shapes are so that you have the opportunity to color them a particular color.

This to me is the funnest part. I began to drop colors of the alcohol ink on the yupo paper. The inks do not bleed through and the colors remain vibrant! Look how cool the Patina blends with the Raspberry! Color happy!

Here I added a bit of the Sailboat Blue and Citrus and the blending continued.

And then more fun with Alcohol Blending Solution! Just drop it wherever you want the color to dissipate. You can leave it as is or add some more alcohol inks. The best part is you get to decide.

Once everything is dry, use Rae’s Missigman’s stencil Repetition Marks on the page using the blending tool and alcohol inks. I added the Sail Boat Blue or Stream for my marks.

Grab the gold fixative ink and apply it to Seth Apter’s sentiment from his Text and Texture Explore stencil on the back of the cell phone cover. It dries permanent.  If you want, and I did, add a bit of alcohol ink to the inside edges of the phone cover.  It makes it appear as if the complete phone is encased in art, and not just the one side.

If you have an old cell phone cover, trace around it, including the camera lens area and cut it out.

Lastly, add any markings you want with the permanent black pen and white Signo pen.

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The finale! Love how it ended up. Every art piece is always a surprise and no two pieces are the same!

I hope you enjoyed this step out tutorial but if you would rather view it as a video, see below!

 

 

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If you missed the hop at any point you can jump on board by clicking on any of these links.  Pretty certain you are going to be blown away by their creativity!

Wednesday’s Hop…Alcohol Inks

Mary Beth Shaw
Debi Adams-You are here!
Cindy Gilstrap
Carol Baxter
Sandee Setliff

Thursday’s Hop…Oxide Inks

Gwen Lafleur
Belen Sotelo
Tina Walker
Karen Gaunt
Louise Nelson

Friday’s Hop…Distress Crayons

Sherry Canino
Torrie Gass
Mary C. Nasser
Kiala Givehand
Janet Joehlin

 

XO,

Debi

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  1. Jan Francis says

    October 17, 2017 at 10:21 pm

    VERY COOL Debi! I have a new clear phone cover so I will give this a go tomorrow morning. Thanks for all of your inspiration. Happy Hump Day from Tucson. ?

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  2. Annie says

    October 18, 2017 at 2:06 am

    Beautiful!

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  3. Cindy Langston says

    October 18, 2017 at 2:59 am

    Such a great idea Debi!

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  4. Jill McDowell says

    October 18, 2017 at 4:17 am

    What a fun project! Great way to personalize a cell phone case.

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  5. Renee says

    October 18, 2017 at 5:12 am

    Such exciting artwork!

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  6. Becky Smith says

    October 18, 2017 at 5:27 am

    Love this idea – I haven’t played with alcohol inks in quite a while!

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  7. Jean marmo says

    October 18, 2017 at 5:52 am

    Wow – I think I need to get some inks!!!

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  8. Nancy says

    October 18, 2017 at 6:22 am

    It’s so pretty!

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  9. Kathy Stacy says

    October 18, 2017 at 6:28 am

    Wow, really gorgeous!

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  10. Christine Welch says

    October 18, 2017 at 6:50 am

    Very cool! Love the stencil you used (layered salad)!

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  11. Sandee Setliff says

    October 18, 2017 at 7:15 am

    Very cool and fun project!

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  12. Mary C. Nasser says

    October 18, 2017 at 7:18 am

    So amazing, Debi!
    Such a creative idea!
    I love your vibrant color palette and the play on words about destiny calling!
    Brilliant! xo

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  13. Cathy Costelle says

    October 18, 2017 at 7:21 am

    Love this. Its beautiful and really jazzes uo your phone cover for a one of a kind look.

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  14. Carol watson says

    October 18, 2017 at 7:28 am

    What a great idea….it is just beautiful!

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  15. Christine Slay says

    October 18, 2017 at 8:30 am

    Wow! I am definitely going to try this. Stunning job!

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  16. Tracey Sabella says

    October 18, 2017 at 8:30 am

    What a fabulous project. I simply adore the design and vibrant colors!! ~ Blessings, Tracey

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  17. marian riley says

    October 18, 2017 at 8:49 am

    Yupo and alcohol inks: a match made in heaven!

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  18. M. Austen says

    October 18, 2017 at 8:54 am

    Love this! Great idea Debi!!

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  19. Patty Donahue says

    October 18, 2017 at 8:57 am

    Such a fun project! One of a kind 🙂

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  20. lynda says

    October 18, 2017 at 8:57 am

    Love this idea, Debi! Love the colors and of course, the stencils!

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  21. Rochelle says

    October 18, 2017 at 9:11 am

    Very cool idea. I did not know it was that easy to make a cellphone cover. Thanks so much!

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  22. Cindy Gilstrap says

    October 18, 2017 at 9:11 am

    Such a great idea Debi! Love it! Thank you for sharing. Now where is my clear cell phone cover? 🙂

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  23. Deb Berkebile says

    October 18, 2017 at 9:46 am

    Great Inspiration…all these new products! LOVE LOVE LOVE

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  24. Pat G. says

    October 18, 2017 at 9:52 am

    OMG! I have everything but the clear case! I need to make one of these! Have to take a trip through my stencils and see what hits me!

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  25. Jackie P Neal says

    October 18, 2017 at 10:08 am

    Wow Debi! Pretty delicious looking colors!! Have to admit, the stencil used is one of my all time favorites and I find I use more often when it comes to backgrounds for journaling- love it!
    I really love how you used the alcohol inks here- well done!
    Jackie “)

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  26. Kate says

    October 18, 2017 at 10:11 am

    Wow! This is so amazing. I love all the colors and the way they mixed. You made this look so easy.
    Kate

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  27. Mary Holshouser says

    October 18, 2017 at 10:46 am

    I have a plain, boring phone that could use a pick-me-up.
    I have to try this idea. Would be more fun pulling it
    out and watching people’s expression when they see
    the phone.
    thanks for sharing. Your phone is electric.
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  28. Rachel Bell says

    October 18, 2017 at 11:19 am

    Ooo Lala! These colors are gorgeous! Beautiful project!!!

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  29. Kathy L says

    October 18, 2017 at 11:34 am

    I just love alcohol inks! Thanks for some beautiful ideas!!

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  30. Dee spillane says

    October 18, 2017 at 12:25 pm

    Oh I love this. What a great idea for a gift. And you used one of my favorite stencils

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  31. Gilda (McStamper) says

    October 18, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    Fabulous design.

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  32. Annette Reed says

    October 18, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    This looks great! My hubby is getting a new phone. I so want to try this!

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  33. Rae Lynn says

    October 18, 2017 at 1:31 pm

    What a fabulous idea! I love alcohol inks.

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  34. Andrea Harris says

    October 18, 2017 at 2:47 pm

    Colors are wonderful!

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  35. Lindy Teresi says

    October 18, 2017 at 3:27 pm

    What a great idea – tracing the stencil then dropping and blending inks for a cell phone case! Thanks!

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  36. BOBBI says

    October 18, 2017 at 3:32 pm

    Can’t get enough!

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  37. Kristi says

    October 18, 2017 at 5:34 pm

    Wow wow wow! This is a gorgeous project! So
    Vibrant and colorful! ❤️

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  38. Vicki ross says

    October 18, 2017 at 5:35 pm

    I have to make one! So COOL!

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  39. Carol K says

    October 18, 2017 at 6:23 pm

    awesome idea ….

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  40. Amy Hodgson-Smith says

    October 18, 2017 at 6:26 pm

    Such a fun project! I love the tip about adding alcohol ink to the edges of the case. Thanks for sharing!

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  41. leigh card says

    October 18, 2017 at 6:35 pm

    Wow and Love this!

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  42. Jakki Garlans says

    October 18, 2017 at 6:36 pm

    I have used neither alcohol inks nor Yupo paper. I have a feeling I might be asking for some for Christmas! I love the Phone cover.
    jakkigarlans (at) gmail (dot) com

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  43. Monique Cronk says

    October 18, 2017 at 7:11 pm

    Super fun project! Nothing like having your own personal phone cover!

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  44. Jacklyn Young says

    October 18, 2017 at 7:45 pm

    I love the colors and the cool cell phone cover idea!

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  45. Denise Bryant says

    October 18, 2017 at 7:49 pm

    Love the alcohol inks! Fabulous projects!

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  46. Becky Albeke says

    October 18, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    This looks so fun and easy! I’m going to have to try it! Thanks!

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  47. Diana Boyd says

    October 18, 2017 at 7:59 pm

    very cool idea!

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  48. Debbie Anderson says

    October 18, 2017 at 8:12 pm

    Wow! I love this idea. I think I saw clear switchplate covers at the hardware store. This technique would be great on those. Could you imagine custom switchplates to jazz up a boring office?! How Fun!

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  49. Lara Hanson says

    October 18, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    Love the video

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  50. Sue says

    October 18, 2017 at 8:50 pm

    That’s one great way to personalize a cell phone – and you could change it up at will. Very fun.

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  51. textilerecycler says

    October 18, 2017 at 8:52 pm

    I love the way that you can keep playing until you get the look that you want and even still build layers! Cool.

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  52. Ginnie says

    October 18, 2017 at 8:53 pm

    I think I need to try this! Thanks.

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  53. Anne Marie Fowler says

    October 18, 2017 at 9:59 pm

    Great project, Debi! I can see the younger crowd really going after this one!

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  54. Laurie says

    October 18, 2017 at 11:05 pm

    Very cool!

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  55. Lucy Tyson says

    October 19, 2017 at 2:15 am

    Debi, This is a great idea especially with Christmas around the corner to make this for gifts who wouldn’t love this. Thank you!

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  56. Cathy Frailey says

    October 19, 2017 at 4:06 am

    Wow – just wow! Something new to try – it’s so vibrant!

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  57. Sue Fontaine says

    October 19, 2017 at 4:41 am

    Lovely phone cover. I adore alcohol inks. Use them for many things ! Thanks for great idea!

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  58. Pam C says

    October 19, 2017 at 4:54 am

    Fantastic idea. Now if I could only do my iPad cover and suitcases……..

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  59. Elaine says

    October 19, 2017 at 6:16 am

    I love how vibrant the colors are!

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  60. Robyn Marshall says

    October 19, 2017 at 9:27 am

    I’m going to try this. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  61. Wendy says

    October 19, 2017 at 11:30 am

    I’ve just been playing with dropping alcohol inks on Yupo. Lots of fun! Now I want to try them with stencils. Great project!

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  62. Sara Jansen says

    October 19, 2017 at 12:28 pm

    This has got to be one of the best ideas ever! I’m one of those girls who can’t get enough color….I’m going to look around for a case I can try this on. Thanks!

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  63. Cathy Potosky says

    October 19, 2017 at 4:23 pm

    What a fantastic idea!! Now I need to find a clear cell phone case! LOL

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  64. Lynda Shoup says

    October 19, 2017 at 7:22 pm

    Love this project! I would never have thought to both create on the paper and stamp on the outside of the case. Awesome look. Just might have to make a new cover for my cell phone.

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  65. Monica Garcia says

    October 19, 2017 at 9:34 pm

    Wow, what a gorgeous and unique phone case!! The ink combination is yummy!!

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  66. Laurie says

    October 19, 2017 at 9:49 pm

    This is great!

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  67. Amanda Walden says

    October 20, 2017 at 6:26 am

    Wow, wow, WOW!!!! This is SO gorgeous!!!! Amanda (at) Meadowdance (dot org)

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  68. Sherry Canino says

    October 20, 2017 at 7:50 am

    Beautiful Debi – I can’t remember if I left a comment I started the other day to comment on everyones but didn’t get to finish so just starting over lol. ?

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  69. Christina says

    October 20, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    What a cool project! So vibrant!

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  70. Sharon Giles says

    October 20, 2017 at 2:01 pm

    what a beautiful idea! I’ll try this with my new cell phone

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  71. Tina Walker says

    October 20, 2017 at 3:26 pm

    Just love your project and easy tutorial! What a fantastic idea!

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  72. Catherine Lenoci says

    October 20, 2017 at 6:16 pm

    Great project!

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  73. Arianna Barbara says

    October 21, 2017 at 3:17 am

    Oh my!!! This great!!!
    Your project is very very cool!!!
    Thanks for sharing!!! I think I’ll try to make a few as Xmas gifts!

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  74. Rosalie DesJardins says

    October 21, 2017 at 5:12 am

    This is something I definitely will try.. I have always been hesitant to use the inks.. Thank you so much for this video

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  75. Marjorie Dumontier says

    October 21, 2017 at 8:06 am

    This is such an amazing phone case !! Thanks for the great tutorial !

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  76. Eva says

    October 21, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    Lovely project- love it!

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  77. Martina Hastings says

    October 21, 2017 at 6:13 pm

    Your color sense is awesome. Thank you for sharing your work.

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  78. Beth Broadway says

    October 22, 2017 at 10:45 am

    Awesome use if the inks. Love this ideA

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  79. Hope Burger says

    October 23, 2017 at 6:50 pm

    beautiful!
    aka.snapdragon@yahoo.com

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  80. Sylvia says

    October 24, 2017 at 3:58 am

    A very cool project, love the idea to make this with alcohol inks! Thanks for sharing.

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  81. Helen Gullett says

    October 24, 2017 at 7:22 am

    I love this phone cover project.
    The colors are gorgeous.
    Thank you for sharing the tutorial and inspiration.

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  82. Claudia says

    October 19, 2017 at 12:06 am

    Fabulous, the colors are so great. I love it. Thank you for the chance to win. C21claudia@aol.com

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