Abstract Poinsettia

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Meet today's card.

After seeing some flowers created using Alcohol inks, I decided to try it out and make an abstract poinsettia.  It was fun to do and by adding the silver, it really helped to elevate the look.

So here's what I did to create my card.

• I began with a piece of Yupo paper.  For those of you that are unfamiliar with Yupo, it is a synthetic, plastic paper that is used when working with AI.  The inks will move so easily on the slippery surface.
• I picked out my red AI inks and dropped them in the center of my card panel.  Using my little blower and some Rubbing Alcohol, I blew the inks outwards to the edges of my card, repeating that process and turning the paper until the panel was covered.  *My blower is called the World's Smallest Blower and is meant to clean keyboards etc.  It looks like a small leaf blower and plugs in.  I found it on Amazon and have found it easier to use then the bulb style blowers when working with AI inks*
• When I was happy with the coverage, I dropped some black AI into the center and added a few drops of Rubbing Alcohol.  That created what I thought looked like a flower center.
• Some areas of the panel felt sticky from the areas where the AI was thicker, so I rubbed some silver foil over those areas to add some sparkle.
• I die-cut the center of the flower using a circle die, then pop dotted it back into place to add interest.
• I placed the piece into my Misti and stamped the sentiment.
• I mounted the panel onto a heavy white card base

Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

Adding my card to these challenges:

Simon Says Wed.- ANYTHING GOES

Little Red Wagon- GIVE US YOUR BKG

Try Stampin on Tues- CHRISTMAS

Fab 'n' Funky- CHRISTMAS

Supplies

Stamps- Peace, Love, Joy (Right at Home)

Inks- Versafine Clair

Paper- Yupo; heavy white (Scribes Nook)

Accessories and Tools- World's Smallest Blower; Rubbing Alcohol; Misti (My Sweet Petunia);

Siver Deco Foil, bone folder