Welcome to Rubeena’s Crafting Anniversary 2-Day Blog Hop! This hop is epic with more than 70 guests and over $1,000 in sponsored prizes! Not only are we celebrating four years since Rubeena first discovered cardmaking but also crafting in general. This industry is made up of wonderful individuals who are creative, inspirational, kind, and incredibly supportive! Hop along so you can learn about why we create and how much joy it brings us! You should have arrived here from the fabulous Danielle and the Neat and Tangled Blog.
I had the pleasure of meeting Ruby earlier this year. I have followed her on Instagram for a while now and never knew until this year that she only lives a few minutes from me, in the next town. I love her artsy style and can always count on her to try out new products and tell me if I need them :) I am so happy to be a part of this hop and have been enjoying all the creations from all of the tremendously talented artists! First for the important stuff...the giveaways. I also have a giveaway at the bottom of my post so be sure to check that out too. I will also pick a winner on Wed, Sept 5th.
I had the pleasure of meeting Ruby earlier this year. I have followed her on Instagram for a while now and never knew until this year that she only lives a few minutes from me, in the next town. I love her artsy style and can always count on her to try out new products and tell me if I need them :) I am so happy to be a part of this hop and have been enjoying all the creations from all of the tremendously talented artists! First for the important stuff...the giveaways. I also have a giveaway at the bottom of my post so be sure to check that out too. I will also pick a winner on Wed, Sept 5th.
GIVEAWAYS
In celebration of this anniversary, we have several amazing sponsors. Let’s thank them for their generosity! Winners will be randomly selected from comments left on all the blogs. The winners will be announced by Wednesday, September 5 on this page. Winners will have up to 2 weeks to contact Rubeena at [email protected] to claim their prize before another winner is selected.
Studio Katia - $50 gift card
Hello Bluebird - $50 gift card
Altenew - $50 Gift card
Pinkfresh Studio - $30 gift card
Gina K. Designs - $50 gift card
Clearly Besotted - £25 gift card
Simon Says Stamp - $25 gift card
Spellbinders Card Kit ($55 value).
Jennifer McGuire - $50 Simon Says Stamp gift card
Winnie & Walter, LLC - $40 gift card
Mama Elephant - $25 gift card
Hero Arts - $25 gift card
Nichol Spohr LLC - Custom-sewn rainbow pencil case filled with brand new Spellbinders dies
Danielle Flynn - $25 Simon Says Stamp gift card
Picket Fence Studios - four $25 gift cards
Ellen Hutson - two $25 gift cards
Pretty Pink Posh - two $30 gift cards
The Stamp Market - July 2018 Release (estimated $100 value)
Indigojade Art Shop - $50 gift card to Art Prints & Gifts Shop
Flora & Fauna - a 4x6 stamp set
Waffle Flower - $25 gift card
Power Poppy - $50 gift card
My card today is made with one of my favorite products, Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks and I am so glad to see everyone using them again! My backgrounds have come a long, long way since I started using them many years ago. To celebrate, I have created an alcohol ink background in my favorite palette, rainbow!
I created the background by dripping all of my favorite bright colors of alcohol ink onto some yupo paper. I used alcohol and a brush to blend and create the splatter. For my sentiment I used some Simon Says Stamp CZ Designs stamps and dies. See full supply list at the bottom of this post.
*GIVEAWAY: I am giving away the prize pack pictured below with some of my favorite Alcohol Inks, tools, Yupo Paper and Alcohol Lift Ink to one lucky commenter, randomly selected from the comments below.
Hope you enjoyed my card! Please continue on to the next stop on the hop to the blog of the wonderfully talented Tania Ahmed. If you missed any of the stops, the full list is below.
I just bought Yupo paper! I am going to try this as your example is stunning!
Posted by: Sundaystamper | August 28, 2018 at 09:26 AM
Wowwww what a stunning bg in rainbow colours!! Absolutely love this 😍😍. And how generous of you.!! Thanks for sharing with us. 😍😍😍
Posted by: Raga | August 28, 2018 at 09:46 AM
Wow! Stunning card! Love the bold background.
Posted by: Nandini Karmarkar | August 28, 2018 at 10:37 AM
What a beautiful card! Love that gorgeous alcohol ink background!
Posted by: Linda Miles | August 28, 2018 at 10:39 AM
I need to give alcohol inks a whirl, that card is amazing!
Posted by: Courtney | August 28, 2018 at 11:03 AM
I have never tried alcohol inks, I must get some. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Kim Salito | August 28, 2018 at 11:09 AM
I tried playing with alcohol inks recently for a background but it didn’t come out all that great. This makes me definitely want to try again!! So gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Susan Romito | August 28, 2018 at 11:14 AM
Love your vibrant card!
Posted by: Jane | August 28, 2018 at 11:35 AM
I did enjoy your card, it's wonderful. I've got a bunch of alcohol ink supplies now I just need to DO IT!!
Posted by: PatriciaD | August 28, 2018 at 12:15 PM
Beautiful background. I love how you created it. I must give it a try.
Posted by: Connie | August 28, 2018 at 12:25 PM
I love the way alcohol inks on yupo paper looks. Thanks for the beautifully bright card.
Posted by: kari leach | August 28, 2018 at 12:46 PM
Love your card with it's alcohol ink background. It's gorgeous. We've come a long way with alcohol ink use! It's on my craft bucket list! :) Thanks for the chance to win that cache of great supplies!
Posted by: barbara lassiter | August 28, 2018 at 12:51 PM
Love it! I tried alcohol inks but didn't turned out pretty so I kinda stopped with it. But after seeing your creation, I gotta give it a go again!
Posted by: Florine Chan Li | August 28, 2018 at 12:58 PM
This card is just gorgeous!! Just love the vibrancy! Thank you for sharing and being a part of this blog hop!
Posted by: Lisa luluvision | August 28, 2018 at 01:01 PM
I have never tried alcohol inks. *gasp* I know, I'm way behind the times. lol I'm still collecting some Copics and distress (not even oxides) inks. lol But I'd sure love to try because what you can do looks AWEmazing!
Posted by: Becca Yahrling | August 28, 2018 at 01:24 PM
stunningly bright card - thanks for the chance of winning!!
Posted by: Dee Earnshaw | August 28, 2018 at 01:25 PM
Oh my word! That background is amazing! I love alcohol inks and sure would like to add to my collection! I only have a few, but like to use Copic refills also.
Posted by: Debbie Rumpza | August 28, 2018 at 01:28 PM
Stunning card! Wonderfully fun and vibrant - so happy!
Posted by: Dana M | August 28, 2018 at 01:30 PM
Beautiful card! Love the use of the alcohol inks!
Posted by: PamR | August 28, 2018 at 01:47 PM
I LOVE your Super Colorful Beautiful card!!!
Posted by: Maureen Reiss | August 28, 2018 at 01:48 PM
Gorgeous Cheiron, WOW, those alcohol inks are beautiful and bright, I love it!
Thanks so much for sponsoring this event with such a generous prize.
Posted by: Teresa Doyle | August 28, 2018 at 01:48 PM
Your card took my breath away....It is bright.....and just speaks Happy....I love it...I just purchased some new alcohol inks..and some Yupo paper...maybe it’s time to get busy getting messy...LOL...
Loving this celebration blog hop for Rubeena so much....it is awesome...!!! Thanks.....and yes, I signed up for your blog and newsletters also...big hugs
Posted by: Rose Mary Smalley | August 28, 2018 at 01:49 PM
I tried the alcohol inks once at a make and take but never since. Your card is lovely with them. Nicely done.
Posted by: Nana Griffin | August 28, 2018 at 01:49 PM
LOVE, LOVE your bright, beautiful card. Just getting started using alcohol inks and your card is an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
Posted by: Karen Hale | August 28, 2018 at 02:16 PM
I love how your background turned out! Great job!
Posted by: Kelsey Thomas | August 28, 2018 at 02:30 PM
I love this sweet project!
Posted by: Kirsty Vittetoe | August 28, 2018 at 02:30 PM
Wow! That is a striking card. The background is gorgeous. I love playing with alcohol inks, but I haven't achieved anything that beautiful yet. You've inspired me to keep trying!
Posted by: cyndi morris | August 28, 2018 at 02:40 PM
Such a beautiful background you created with alcohol inks! Love this gorgeous card!!
Posted by: joy meadows | August 28, 2018 at 02:48 PM
The background is fabulous.
The smooshing technique
gives a beautiful, unexpected
result. Love it.
thanks for sharing
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Posted by: Mary Holshouser | August 28, 2018 at 02:55 PM
Oh Cheiron you have been rocking the alcohol inks!!!! Awesome colorful card!
Posted by: Kim Faucher | August 28, 2018 at 02:56 PM
Such a vibrant and cheery card!!
Posted by: Cheryl Rigney | August 28, 2018 at 03:33 PM
Anything "rainbow-y" will get my vote any day. This is such a fun and cheerful card. Great job!
Posted by: Tami B | August 28, 2018 at 03:35 PM
I don't think anything can beat the beauty of a random, saturated colourful background that happens when Alcohol Inks are used. Gorgeous! Great happy sentiment as well.
Posted by: Teri S. | August 28, 2018 at 04:13 PM
Such a bright, beautiful card.
Posted by: Nelissa Winters | August 28, 2018 at 04:14 PM
Amazing background with the AI, and the sentiment is terrific too!
Posted by: Colleen | August 28, 2018 at 04:24 PM
What a cool card! Love how you did that background. I have a few alcohol inks but not those lovely colors! So I'm doubly excited for the chances to win a blog hop prize and your lovely alcohol ink prize package! Thanks for sharing how you did it with us - so inspiring to see all these new (to me) techniques and products!!
Posted by: Sam Burnett | August 28, 2018 at 04:42 PM
Amazing card!!! I have some alcohol inks, but haven't used them in a looong time... With all this new inspiration with them lately that I've seen, makes me want to break them out!!! 😊 It looks like part of tge secret to achieving vibrant colors with them is Yupo paper, gonna have to get me some of that! 😁 Thank you so much for sharing!!! 💜
Posted by: SYDNEY NEAL | August 28, 2018 at 04:47 PM
WOW! This is incredible! I love the VIVID COLORS!
Posted by: Meghan Kennihan | August 28, 2018 at 04:59 PM
I've never used alcohol inks before. Your fabulous card is leading me to look into them more. It would be so awesome if I win your giveaway so I could try them without an initial investment. ☺ Thanks!
Posted by: Carrie | August 28, 2018 at 06:16 PM
very pretty! I love alcohol ink and backgrounds!
Posted by: Sherry Lowmaster | August 28, 2018 at 06:48 PM
What a bright cheery card! TFS!
Posted by: Cherie | August 28, 2018 at 07:09 PM
Beautiful card using those alcohol inks!
Posted by: Cynthia Cole | August 28, 2018 at 07:12 PM
Beautiful card! Love the neat look you got with the alcohol inks.
Posted by: Kelli Horger | August 28, 2018 at 07:18 PM
So cool! I love how colorful this card is! I've always wanted to try alcohol ink. Thanks for the giveaway, and thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Lindsay Dickason | August 28, 2018 at 07:51 PM
Beautiful colors!!! I love the magic of alcohol inks
Posted by: Patti Bailey | August 28, 2018 at 07:51 PM
Wow!! Gorgeous!! Super vibrant card!! <3
Posted by: Karthikha Uday | August 28, 2018 at 07:59 PM
What a fun, colorful card! I used alcohol inks when I started stamping a very long time ago. Might have to get back to using them. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win.
Posted by: Denise Mlady | August 28, 2018 at 08:23 PM
Oh, my....Oh, my.....Oh, my, that is just GORGEOUS!!!! Thank you for the chance to win some of these fab supplies. I haven't tried Yupo paper yet.
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Posted by: Janis in ID | August 28, 2018 at 08:23 PM
This almost leaves me speechless! The background is stunning, and love that fun and uplifting sentiment. What fun it would be to win these goodies!
Posted by: CHRISTINE MILLER | August 28, 2018 at 08:45 PM
I am so excited to try these products. Never used YUPO before. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Ida Laufer | August 28, 2018 at 08:52 PM
Love your background! I haven't tried yupo paper yet or the ink refills. Tight budget..... I hope I get a chance to possibly win and try some new product. Thank you for the chance to win!
Posted by: Janette Nelson | August 28, 2018 at 08:57 PM
LOVE the alcohol ink background...the colors are sooooo gorgeous and vibrant!
Posted by: ~amy~ | August 28, 2018 at 09:02 PM
I love blog hops because they inspire me to create and all of you are so talented that I can't help but be inspired. Thank you.
Posted by: Isabel Z | August 28, 2018 at 09:31 PM
playing with ink? i'm in!!! i like your card. i have been blown away by all the talent in this blog hop. i cannot possibly follow all of you. i'd never make another card ever.
Posted by: Cindyellen Robinson | August 28, 2018 at 09:44 PM
I LOVE this beautiful rainbow card, such vibrant colors with these alcohol inks! I've played with my very limited supplies of these and LOVE them! Thanks for your generous giveaway and all the inspiration and tutorials on your blog i.e why I love blog hops.
Posted by: MelissaF | August 28, 2018 at 10:02 PM
Such an amazingly cool background and I adore that sentiment!
Posted by: Celeste Goff | August 28, 2018 at 10:48 PM
Amazing background! I love your colour choices and the end result is just fantastic! Thank you for sharing all you do and for a chance to win your generous giveaway! Cheers, Dotty :)
Posted by: Dotty C | August 28, 2018 at 11:06 PM
Oh wow, the colors and spots look great!
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | August 28, 2018 at 11:07 PM
The vibrant colors look really cool!
Posted by: Brian Poteraj | August 28, 2018 at 11:07 PM
Wow! I love all of that bright color-
reminds me of a tye-dyed shirt!
Awesome sentiment!
Posted by: Lucy E. | August 28, 2018 at 11:36 PM
Awesome background on your beautiful card! Love the vibrant colors! I am enjoying Rubeena's crafting anniversary celebration and all the inspiring creations along the hop!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | August 29, 2018 at 12:21 AM
I did enjoy your card - the colours are beautiful and perfect for this celebration of crafting!
Posted by: MandaLJ | August 29, 2018 at 01:42 AM
Loved that alcohol ink background, so bright and bold.Love how you added the sentiment as well!
Posted by: Marianne | August 29, 2018 at 04:06 AM
Love your explosion of colour on this background with the alcohol inks ! They are great fun . Wonderful card and great hop .
Posted by: Tracy Hawkins | August 29, 2018 at 05:15 AM
I love your background. It's so bright and fun.
Posted by: Wendy Lambert | August 29, 2018 at 08:23 AM
WOW, what a fabulous card, I love how vibrant the colours are! I am yet to start my adventure with alcohol inks, so your prize would be the perfect solution for me ;-) Thanks so much for sharing your gorgeous creation, and for supporting Rubeena on her special blog hop!
Posted by: Mirella Rogan | August 29, 2018 at 09:01 AM
Well, this card catches your attention! What bright colors. I had no idea the alcohol inks could be so bright.
Posted by: Marsha D | August 29, 2018 at 09:27 AM
Awesome card! I especially love the colors you used! I love alcohol inks and hope I win. Congrats to Rubeena!
Posted by: Lagene | August 29, 2018 at 09:45 AM
I love using alcohol inks. Your card is gorgeous!
Thanks so much for sharing...
Posted by: Jeanne Beam | August 29, 2018 at 11:14 AM
I need to try the drip technique. It’s beautiful!
Posted by: Sherri | August 29, 2018 at 11:29 AM
I've always been intimidated by alcohol inks, but the results are stunning!
Posted by: Beth B. | August 29, 2018 at 12:56 PM
Love alcohol inks, your card is gorgeous! How generous to share such a nice gift!
Posted by: Sheri Kempke | August 29, 2018 at 01:21 PM
Awesome card. I'm not sure if I'm ready for alcohol inks... :)
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Martha H. | August 29, 2018 at 01:22 PM
So bright, vibrant and fun! Also love that CZ Design die. Thanks for the extra giveaway opportunity!
Posted by: Keiren Dunfee | August 29, 2018 at 03:58 PM
Very fun and vibrant card! Thank you for sharing! Happy Anniversary to Rubeena!
Posted by: Lenice W | August 29, 2018 at 04:08 PM
Wow such intense color! Thanks for 5he additional prize!
Posted by: Teri W | August 29, 2018 at 04:23 PM
That is one fantabulous rainbow background! Really love the depth that the splatters add!
Posted by: Sue McRae | August 29, 2018 at 04:32 PM
Oh that background is so cool! I just love the little bubbles you got and how bright and bold it is!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | August 29, 2018 at 04:58 PM
Thanks for giving your own prize pack. I need to win it because alcohol inks are not in my supplies. I love the great card you created using them. Your card is so bright and says just the right thing.
Posted by: Angie Hall | August 29, 2018 at 05:31 PM
What an awesomely vibrant background! Love it!
Posted by: Esther | August 29, 2018 at 06:11 PM
Your card is amazing! I would love to try out this technique.
Posted by: Amy Cooley | August 29, 2018 at 10:22 PM
Gorgeous background!
Posted by: Rema DeLeeuw | August 30, 2018 at 12:40 AM
I never used alcohol ink till now, but your card is so beautiful that I need to try,
Posted by: NUNZIA CARUSIO | August 30, 2018 at 02:49 AM
Your card is amazing! Who doesn’t love an awesome rainbow card?! Thanks for sharing and for the fun inspiration! I’ve never tried this technique before and you have definitely inspired me to give it a try!
Posted by: Trisha Layman | August 30, 2018 at 03:08 AM
I am just loving all the alcohol ink backgrounds. I'm going to have to break my paints out again and have some fun.
Posted by: DGolly | August 30, 2018 at 08:53 AM
Oh my!!! I'm totally in love for your stuninng card!!! Beautiful colouring!!!
Posted by: Arianna Barbara | August 30, 2018 at 09:48 AM
LOVE that pattern you created with the alcohol inks--it gives your card a lot of interest. And, I always love rainbow colors!!! I just started to dabble in alcohol inks, and I'll have to try your technique with the splatters. TFS--have a blessed day!
Posted by: Denise KW | August 30, 2018 at 10:02 AM
Absolutely beautiful background!! The last couple of times I’ve tried it, it looks like my cat threw up on the card!!
Posted by: Lisa Byers | August 30, 2018 at 10:31 AM
Congratulations to Rubeena! Love her work. And what an amazing group this crafting world is to sponsor such wonderful prizes. Love your card inspiration too! The colours are stunning!
Posted by: Carol Rossouw | August 30, 2018 at 12:25 PM
Lovely card! Your colors are so bold and happy and I love that sentiment you created too! I am always memorized by what can be created with alcohol inks. One day I hope to be able to give them a try. Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Jen Petersen | August 30, 2018 at 12:32 PM
The color from the alcohol inks looks AMAZING! You have done such a beautiful job of mixing and blending these colors! Wow! Thats for the inspiration today!
Posted by: Michele K. Henderson | August 30, 2018 at 01:18 PM
OMG just stunning. I will follow your directions to create my own card.
Posted by: Laurie Schlichter | August 30, 2018 at 01:53 PM
AMAZING card and colors!!
Posted by: Marisela Delgado | August 30, 2018 at 04:20 PM
Love the bright colour you have used.
Posted by: Jill Sharp | August 30, 2018 at 04:48 PM
Your card is stunning ! I love alcohol inks but I do not master them as well as you are. Your backgrounds is fantastic. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us and for the giveaway.
Posted by: Isabelle | August 30, 2018 at 05:01 PM
Wow what beautiful, bright colors!
Posted by: Heidi Rees | August 30, 2018 at 05:42 PM
i'm so glad alcohol inks are back in vogue too and you card using them is fantastic - love how that bit of vellum softens the center of the card, Cheiron!
Posted by: Betty | August 30, 2018 at 06:41 PM
Wow- this is gorgeous! I just started playing with alcohol inks!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | August 30, 2018 at 09:49 PM
Time to bust out that Yupo paper and alcohol inks. Oh my I adore that card. Very eyecatching!!
Posted by: Mendy Crumpton | August 30, 2018 at 11:11 PM
I looooove that background! It's so bright and colorful. This is a great card. Thanks for the generous giveaway!
Posted by: Annette Reed | August 31, 2018 at 12:03 AM