{"id":17675,"date":"2026-01-30T09:38:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T23:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/?p=17675"},"modified":"2026-01-30T09:38:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T23:08:37","slug":"alcohol-art-on-vellum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/alcohol-art-on-vellum\/","title":{"rendered":"Alcohol Art on Vellum with Stampin\u2019 Blends (No Reinkers Needed)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve been waiting for vellum to come back into your craft room, this is the perfect technique to try first. In today\u2019s Thursday Live cardmaking session, I played with an Alcohol Art background on vellum using something you probably already own: <strong>Stampin\u2019 Blends<\/strong>. No alcohol ink reinkers required, and you still get that gorgeous, organic, \u201cwatery\u201d movement that traditional alcohol ink techniques are known for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best part? You can keep it soft and subtle, or push it into bold, high-contrast colour depending on how you apply the alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17675_4373b2-c0 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17675_4373b2-c0 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shell-Collecting.jpg\" alt=\"Alcohol Art on Vellum\n\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shell-Collecting.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shell-Collecting-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shell-Collecting-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shell-Collecting-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shell-Collecting-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shell-Collecting-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shell-Collecting-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shell-Collecting-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you\u2019ll need for Alcohol Art on Vellum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To recreate this look, gather:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vellum (cut slightly larger than your finished panel so you can trim clean edges)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Isopropyl alcohol (high percentage is best)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A paintbrush (I used a size 10, but different sizes create different effects)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stampin\u2019 Blends (I used <strong>Azure Afternoon (Dark)<\/strong> and <strong>Summer Splash (Dark)<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: a small air puffer (yes, the baby \u201cear\/nose\u201d style works brilliantly!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A quick tip from my testing: you want <strong>as high an alcohol content as possible<\/strong>. The more water in the mix, the more likely you\u2019ll run into issues when it interacts with alcohol marker ink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Stampin&#039; Up! Shell Collecting Stamp Set | Stampin&#039; Blends Alcohol Ink Art Technique\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IvNVTcj4fOo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technique 1: Controlled \u201cpouncing\u201d with a paintbrush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the method I use when I want control over where the colour travels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scribble a small patch of Stampin\u2019 Blends colour onto vellum (brush tip works well).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dip your paintbrush into isopropyl alcohol.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pounce (tap) the alcohol over the ink. Watch it spread and separate into those beautiful, feathery textures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a second colour beside it and pounce again, blending where the two meet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let it dry fully before deciding if you want to deepen any areas.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pro tip: the wetter your brush, the more the ink will move and the broader your lines will be. Want tighter detail and less spread? Use a drier brush.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17675_0c065c-44 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17675_0c065c-44 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Blends-Alcohol-Art.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Blends-Alcohol-Art.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Blends-Alcohol-Art-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Blends-Alcohol-Art-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Blends-Alcohol-Art-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Blends-Alcohol-Art-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Blends-Alcohol-Art-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Blends-Alcohol-Art-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Blends-Alcohol-Art-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technique 2: Big puddles + an air puffer for dramatic movement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you love bold backgrounds, this version is so satisfying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add a larger scribble of colour (think: a \u201cpuddle\u201d of ink).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drop a generous amount of isopropyl alcohol onto it while it\u2019s still wet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use an air puffer to push the colour outward.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This creates those striking rings and \u201cconcentric\u201d style patterns that look almost like marbled ocean currents. It\u2019s perfect for sea-inspired projects, and it\u2019s the method I ended up loving most for today\u2019s card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The card: Shell Collecting Stamp Set + beachy colour palette<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once my alcohol art on vellum panels were dry, I paired them with the Stampin Up <strong>Shell Collecting<\/strong> stamp set. These shells stamp larger than you expect from the case front, and the detail is stunning once ink hits paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I stamped a mix of shells in <strong>Azure Afternoon<\/strong> and <strong>Summer Splash<\/strong>, then added a <strong>Crumb Cake<\/strong> starfish as a warm neutral to ground the cooler tones. Because this set is a standalone stamp set, I fussy cut the images (and yes, they\u2019re very doable).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the sentiment, I went big with a white heat-embossed \u201cHappy Birthday\u201d on Azure cardstock. A larger sentiment is a handy design trick here because it lets you spread the shell cluster wider while still keeping everything visually connected.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17675_e3b155-ec .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17675_e3b155-ec size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Reversible-Stamping.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Reversible-Stamping.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Reversible-Stamping-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Reversible-Stamping-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Reversible-Stamping-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Reversible-Stamping-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Reversible-Stamping-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Reversible-Stamping-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Reversible-Stamping-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finishing touches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adhere vellum to <strong>Basic White cardstock<\/strong> behind it to make the colours pop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a few rhinestones for sparkle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: a small bow in linen thread or Crumb Cake twine helps tie the neutral starfish into the rest of the design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you try this technique, I\u2019d love to see what colours you choose. It\u2019s one of those backgrounds that looks impressive every single time, and because no two panels turn out the same, it feels like making your own custom designer paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;d like to see more Alcohol Art with Stampin&#8217; Blends, head <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/category\/stampin-up-blends-alcohol-ink\/\">HERE<\/a>, I have several more cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cheers for now<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17675_d5ae42-94 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17675_d5ae42-94 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/alisa-tilsner-round-logo-transparent-e1623752213720.png\" alt=\"Alisa\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-11857\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shop my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stampinup.net\/esuite\/home\/alisatilsner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ONLINE STORE<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/join-stampin-up-australia\/\">Join The Artful Stampers<\/a><a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/join-stampin-up-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Team<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/join-stampin-up-australia\/\"> <\/a>&#8211; Happy Shoppers, <g class=\"gr_ gr_11 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"11\" data-gr-id=\"11\">Hobbiest<\/g>, Part Time and Full Time welcome!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/tutorial-and-card-making-membership\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"14602\">Creative Card Makers Club<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch me on <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/alisatilsner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Socialise with me on <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AlisaTilsnerIndependentStampinUpDemonstrator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FaceBook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:alisacraig@westnet.com.au\">Email Me<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been waiting for vellum to come back into your craft room, this is the perfect technique to try first. In today\u2019s Thursday Live cardmaking session, I played with an Alcohol Art background on vellum using something you probably already own: Stampin\u2019 Blends. 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