Alcohol Inks

After moving to Spicer and having the need to socialize, I joined an art group. Some are professionals, some are very talented, and then there is me.  I'm just there to meet new people. It's a super supportive non-judgmental group and you can just do or own thing, or join in if someone is teaching a technique.  The last lesson was on alcohol inks and was loads of fun.  The inks are super hard to control, which is part of the reason why I like them, you just never know what you will end up with. I also really like the strong smell and may have gotten a little high, that might explain my madness.  Just kidding, I think. Mine started out looking like a hot mess.

 Then I got out some of my dies and punches and turned them into lovely cards.

These adorable narrow note cards are 2 1/2  x 4 1/2, come with envelopes and can be found on page 19 in the Occasions Catalog.

This one is made using a note card that is 3 1/2 x 5 and can be found on page 195 in the Stampin' Up annual catalog.

This one is not made alcohol inks.  I water colored the background, then stamped over the top using the Waterfront stamp set on page 48 in the Occasions Catalog.

Inside of the card.

Acetate Boxes

I just love the acetate boxes that Stampin' Up sells, the ones that work perfectly for 4-5 cards and giving as a gift.
Well, did you know you can cut them in half? If you read my blog regularly, I guess you did know that 'cause it's not the first time I have done a project with 1/2 box.
Here is a purse I made by cutting the box in half.

The flap is attached in the back then folds over the top and snaps together with a small magnet.

It's the perfect size for a couple of tea bags and a little chocolate.