Altenew Educator Certification Program: Magical Marker Techniques

 

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to my Crafty Corner.  

Today's card is inspired by Altenew Academy's "Magical Marker Techniques" class offered by Sara Naumann.

In this class, Sara dives into the world of alcohol markers.  She shows many examples of alternative ways in which we can use our alcohol based markers.  We can color focal points and also create amazing backgrounds that can take your project to the next level.

When preparing to color an image, I find myself reaching for my alcohol markers more often than not.  That being said, as I worked through the class lessons, I found myself saying "What If I tried ......"  Today's card is the result of that thought!

In the class, Sara demonstrated several ways to use alcohol markers on non-porous surfaces.  I looked through my supplies to see if I could find a surface that she had not used in the class (the what if concept).

Today's card features Altenew's Moonstone Glitter Cardstock and Alcohol Marker Firewood Garden and Woodland Garden sets.

Yes - I colored glitter paper with alcohol markers.  Did you know you can ink blend on glitter cardstock?  I applied this technique to a previous card.  I will provide a side by side comparison at the end of this post.

Important!  Alcohol markers are meant to be used on smooth surfaces and glitter paper could be rough on your nibs.  This doesn't concern me because my markers are well used and I can always replace the nibs.  

If you are concerned about your markers, please consider ink blending on your glitter paper instead.  Both techniques are fun to do and the end results are quite nice.  

Since alcohol inks are transparent, the glitter shines right through.  In real life it looks spectacular.  I am happy with the end result.

Instructions

Dies

• cut a piece of moonstone glitter cardstock to 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 
• adhere to A2 size card base
• cut a 6 x 6 piece of moonstone glitter cardstock 
• die cut the 6 x 6 panel with the Zero-Waste Chocolate Flowers Die
• sort and match all the pieces
• save the outline piece for another project 
• color all the pieces with alcohol markers using dark and light colors on each die to create interest
• I grouped the dies so that like pieces were colored with the same colors to create a cohesive look.

Background Panel

• cut a piece of black cardstock to 4" x 5 1/4
• the plain cardstock cardstock background looked too plain
• dry emboss the panel with the Royal Brocade 3D embossing folder
• adhere to the card base. 

Focal Point

• layer the florals to create dimension
• arrange the florals and leaves until you have a design you like
• glue everything down with wet glue - this step takes time when using glitter paper
• add gems and sentiment
• Look at the card in a nicely lit area and admire the glittery shine

Supply List

Altenew:  Zero-Waste Chocolate Flowers Die; Royal Brocade 3D Embossing Folder; Crystal Clear Gem Sparkles; Moonstone Glitter Cardstock Paper; Woodland Garden and Firewood Garden Artist (alcohol based) Markers Sets

From my stash:  liquid glue, A2 card base, sentiment 

Thank you for stopping by today. 

 

Alcohol Ink Blended                              Dye Ink Blended