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.
Love your fabulous card.
Posted by: Gilda (McStamper) | August 31, 2018 at 12:28 AM
I love this card a lot. It is amazing. Thanks for the opportunity to win a prize from you too.
Posted by: Leanne S | August 31, 2018 at 07:30 AM
Love the vibrant colors on this background Cheiron! The sentiments are perfect too! Thanks for being part of this hop and thanks to all the sponsors too! Happy anniversary to Rubeena!
Posted by: Liz O | August 31, 2018 at 09:51 AM
I love your bright rainbow card!! I have some Yupo in my drawer, but ... I seriously need to get experimenting!! It is cool you are so close to Ruby, a truly kind and generous spirit!! Thanks for inspiring me!
Posted by: Jeannean Marshall | August 31, 2018 at 01:25 PM
Oh my goodness! Love all those beautiful colors. So rich looking.
Posted by: Sherrie Johnson | August 31, 2018 at 03:27 PM
What a fun bold and bright card! I love the background! Guess I'm going to have to try the yupo paper - the results are so beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Lisa | August 31, 2018 at 03:44 PM
That Yupo sure lets the colors shine. Such a pretty, bright card.
Posted by: BeverlyBL | August 31, 2018 at 04:23 PM
Bold and beautiful!
Posted by: LAURA CASSELMAN | August 31, 2018 at 07:46 PM
Wow!! What a beautiful colorful card! Love it! :)
Posted by: Janelle J | August 31, 2018 at 08:48 PM
Love gorgeous vibrant colors! AIs are so fun to play with. Am glad they are back in demand again. Thanks for sharing this awesome beauty!
Posted by: Patt H. | August 31, 2018 at 10:34 PM
Wow! Awesome background! I've never used alcohol inks but that's pretty amazing. Love the bright colors and the bubble effect you created. Fun sentiment, too. Thanks for being a part of this crafty hop and for the additional giveaway!
Posted by: Cathy Lillie | September 01, 2018 at 04:27 AM
WOW! You have inspired me with your beautiful card! I am in awe of the colorful alcohol inked background....so colorful and pretty! Thanks to you and Ruby for the fun blog hop. Now off to my craft room to play!!! ;)
Posted by: Beverly Sizemore | September 01, 2018 at 06:59 AM
Those colors are dazzling , perfect for a cheerful card !
Posted by: Tracy L. | September 01, 2018 at 11:21 AM
I believe that now, after your tutorial, I'll tackle this alcohol technique. Thanks.
Posted by: Parker Lee | September 01, 2018 at 05:10 PM
Such beautiful vibrant colors! Love this card-thanks for sharing your creativity!
Posted by: Julie | September 01, 2018 at 06:19 PM
Gorgeous rainbow display, love it!
Posted by: Tina | September 01, 2018 at 07:21 PM
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the colors and the beautiful card you created with the alcohol inks!
Posted by: Ilda | September 01, 2018 at 10:42 PM
Such glorious colors! Just admiring this card makes me happy. I love everything about it.
Posted by: LC Lamothe | September 02, 2018 at 01:01 AM
This is just a feast for the eyes! So beautiful! I've just started using alcohol inks... I never tried it the first time they were popular and I'm loving them! Love this colorful background! We are all so lucky to have each other to let us know when we need something! Sometimes I think maybe I do, but then my best crafty friends will always let me know why I definitely do! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Lisa Bzibziak | September 02, 2018 at 01:25 AM
That's the best Yupo background I've seen!
Posted by: Kris Reeves | September 02, 2018 at 01:49 AM
This card is simply STUNNING!! Thanks for sharing and being a part of the blog hop.
Posted by: Jessica Williams | September 02, 2018 at 03:44 PM
Fantastic card! I love the alcohol ink background - gorgeous colours!
Posted by: Stacey Kowbel | September 02, 2018 at 06:11 PM
love this technique and your card xo
Posted by: andrea murdock | September 02, 2018 at 06:29 PM
What a fun card !! I love these alcohol ink backgrounds, thryre so cheerful ! I would love to have a chance to try some. I’d say your card is funky !! 😂 Thanks for the opportunity to win !
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Posted by: Marjorie DUMONTIER | September 03, 2018 at 12:41 AM
Amazing card, so cheerful and uplifting!
Posted by: Laurie Black | September 03, 2018 at 01:29 AM
Hiiii Cheiron, I'm late to the party! That's funny because I'm always too early. Ha ha. Thank you SO much for joining me. I am glad we got to meet and hang out and we definitely need to craft together. I LOVE YOUR CARD! I think crafters sure have come a long way with alcohol inks :D Lots of love to you <3
Posted by: Rubeena Ianigro | September 03, 2018 at 06:42 AM
I do not own alcohol inks but when I see the projects like yours I'm blown away!
Posted by: Mary-Anne V | September 03, 2018 at 08:34 AM
SQUEAL!! Just BEAUTIFUL!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | September 03, 2018 at 11:51 AM
how fun to find crafty "neighbors!! I'm sill trying to find my stride with alcohol inks, so thanks for more inspiration :)
Posted by: Linnea S | September 03, 2018 at 12:52 PM
What an amazing card and beautiful background! I have yet to play with alcohol inks and Yupo... hope mine turns out at least half that good!😉 Thanks for adding to the fun!
Congrats to Ruby!
Posted by: D.Ann C | September 03, 2018 at 02:28 PM
Wow! What a stunning card...I love the bold vivid colors! Thanks for sharing and for supporting Ruby's anniversary!
Posted by: Tammy L | September 03, 2018 at 03:38 PM
Gorgeously done with the alcohol inks!!! Superb!
Posted by: Beverly Jordan | September 03, 2018 at 04:45 PM
Bright, bold and beautiful! Gotta love alcohol inks. Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Patty | September 03, 2018 at 05:41 PM
Cheiron, your card is absolutely beautiful. I love the sentiments you used too. Thank you for sharing your love of alcohol inks with your own giveaway.
Posted by: Roberta S. | September 03, 2018 at 08:11 PM
I have been swooning over the alcohol inks lately but have been shy about trying them. I definitely think it's time to give them a whirl lol. I love how bright your card is, very cool. I will definitely be trying one like it soon. Thanks for sharing and the inspiration.
Posted by: Mindy Drummond | September 03, 2018 at 11:42 PM
How fun and colorful.
Posted by: Sue D | September 04, 2018 at 10:00 PM
Bright happy colours on your card that are perfectly complemented by the fab sentiment. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Andre M. | September 04, 2018 at 11:11 PM