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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Wednesday’s Hop…Alcohol Inks
Mary Beth Shaw
Debi Adams-You are here!
Cindy Gilstrap
Carol Baxter
Sandee Setliff
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Gwen Lafleur
Belen Sotelo
Tina Walker
Karen Gaunt
Louise Nelson
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Torrie Gass
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Kiala Givehand
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Debi
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. ?
Beautiful!
Such a great idea Debi!
What a fun project! Great way to personalize a cell phone case.
Such exciting artwork!
Love this idea – I haven’t played with alcohol inks in quite a while!
Wow – I think I need to get some inks!!!
It’s so pretty!
Wow, really gorgeous!
Very cool! Love the stencil you used (layered salad)!
Very cool and fun project!
So amazing, Debi!
Such a creative idea!
I love your vibrant color palette and the play on words about destiny calling!
Brilliant! xo
Love this. Its beautiful and really jazzes uo your phone cover for a one of a kind look.
What a great idea….it is just beautiful!
Wow! I am definitely going to try this. Stunning job!
What a fabulous project. I simply adore the design and vibrant colors!! ~ Blessings, Tracey
Yupo and alcohol inks: a match made in heaven!
Love this! Great idea Debi!!
Such a fun project! One of a kind 🙂
Love this idea, Debi! Love the colors and of course, the stencils!
Very cool idea. I did not know it was that easy to make a cellphone cover. Thanks so much!
Such a great idea Debi! Love it! Thank you for sharing. Now where is my clear cell phone cover? 🙂
Great Inspiration…all these new products! LOVE LOVE LOVE
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!
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 “)
Wow! This is so amazing. I love all the colors and the way they mixed. You made this look so easy.
Kate
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.
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Ooo Lala! These colors are gorgeous! Beautiful project!!!
I just love alcohol inks! Thanks for some beautiful ideas!!
Oh I love this. What a great idea for a gift. And you used one of my favorite stencils
Fabulous design.
This looks great! My hubby is getting a new phone. I so want to try this!
What a fabulous idea! I love alcohol inks.
Colors are wonderful!
What a great idea – tracing the stencil then dropping and blending inks for a cell phone case! Thanks!
Can’t get enough!
Wow wow wow! This is a gorgeous project! So
Vibrant and colorful! ❤️
I have to make one! So COOL!
awesome idea ….
Such a fun project! I love the tip about adding alcohol ink to the edges of the case. Thanks for sharing!
Wow and Love this!
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.
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Super fun project! Nothing like having your own personal phone cover!
I love the colors and the cool cell phone cover idea!
Love the alcohol inks! Fabulous projects!
This looks so fun and easy! I’m going to have to try it! Thanks!
very cool idea!
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!
Love the video
That’s one great way to personalize a cell phone – and you could change it up at will. Very fun.
I love the way that you can keep playing until you get the look that you want and even still build layers! Cool.
I think I need to try this! Thanks.
Great project, Debi! I can see the younger crowd really going after this one!
Very cool!
Debi, This is a great idea especially with Christmas around the corner to make this for gifts who wouldn’t love this. Thank you!
Wow – just wow! Something new to try – it’s so vibrant!
Lovely phone cover. I adore alcohol inks. Use them for many things ! Thanks for great idea!
Fantastic idea. Now if I could only do my iPad cover and suitcases……..
I love how vibrant the colors are!
I’m going to try this. Thanks for the tutorial.
I’ve just been playing with dropping alcohol inks on Yupo. Lots of fun! Now I want to try them with stencils. Great project!
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!
What a fantastic idea!! Now I need to find a clear cell phone case! LOL
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.
Wow, what a gorgeous and unique phone case!! The ink combination is yummy!!
This is great!
Wow, wow, WOW!!!! This is SO gorgeous!!!! Amanda (at) Meadowdance (dot org)
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. ?
What a cool project! So vibrant!
what a beautiful idea! I’ll try this with my new cell phone
Just love your project and easy tutorial! What a fantastic idea!
Great project!
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!
This is something I definitely will try.. I have always been hesitant to use the inks.. Thank you so much for this video
This is such an amazing phone case !! Thanks for the great tutorial !
Lovely project- love it!
Your color sense is awesome. Thank you for sharing your work.
Awesome use if the inks. Love this ideA
beautiful!
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A very cool project, love the idea to make this with alcohol inks! Thanks for sharing.
I love this phone cover project.
The colors are gorgeous.
Thank you for sharing the tutorial and inspiration.
Fabulous, the colors are so great. I love it. Thank you for the chance to win. C21claudia@aol.com