2 Fun Spring Cards from a Single Alcohol Ink Background

Hello crafty friends!

Nathalie with you today with 2 fun spring cards from a single alcohol ink background.

The weather is finally changing here in Canada, and flowers are popping everywhere.  I wanted to bring the airy and fresh feel of the season to the cards and the best way to do so is with an alcohol ink background.

I love Altenew alcohol inks – they are highly pigmented and create soft and ethereal backgrounds which are perfect for spring cards.  Let me show you today's cards.

Fun Spring Cards

The fresh colors of the flowers and that soft background make these cards perfect for spring. I am following a simple design for the cards to keep them simple and colorful.

The base of my fun spring cards from a single alcohol ink background comes from a combination of Vanilla Cream Alcohol Ink, Parrot Alcohol Ink, and Shadow Creek Alcohol Ink.  I split my 8.5×11″ background into pieces for my card backgrounds.  Let's take a closer look at  each card.

Spread Happiness Card

I am using the Nesting Ovals Die Set to cut a section of the background (from the part with the darker green shade), and white cardstock – to layer behind the background. The oval is attached to the center of an A2 card panel, and ready for the focal point.

I am using the Climber Flowers Die Set and Gradient Cardstock to create the florals for the card.

These are set at the top of the alcohol ink background. For my sentiments, I am using a clean and crisp sentiment from the Colorful Soul Stamp and Die bundle.  A few Antique Gold Sequins complete the card.

You Color Me Happy Card

I am slightly switching the design of this card.

First, I cut a 4.25″ x 5.5″ panel from the alcohol ink panel – from the lighter part of the background. Using the Nesting Ovals Die Set, I cut the larger oval from the center of the panel; then used the next die to cut a smaller oval from the center of the larger oval.

To build the card background, I first glued the alcohol ink panel to the card, then a smaller cardstock panel on top of it. Next, the larger oval was glued to the panel, then, using foam adhesive,  the smaller oval was attached to the card.

This creates levels and dimension in the card.

For this card, I am using florals created with the Wispy Joy Stamp and Die Bundle.

This time, the florals sit at the bottom of the ovals.  Another sentiment  from the Colorful Soul Stamp set is used in the card; and the final touch are a few Satin Gold Sequins.

I love how these fun spring cards from a single alcohol ink background come together.

I cannot wait to see how you would use these ideas for your own cards! Remember to share with us your creations, we'd love to see how you use Altenew products in your projects.

XO

~Supplies Used~

Parrot Alcohol Ink [ ALTN ] Vanilla Cream Alcohol Ink [ ALTN ] Shadow Creek Alcohol Ink [ ALTN ] Climber Flowers Die Set – Layering… [ ALTN ] Wispy Joy Stamp & Die Bundle [ ALTN ] Nesting Ovals Die Set [ ALTN ] Colorful Soul Stamp & Die Bundle [ ALTN ] Gradient Cardstock Set – Cherry Blossom [ ALTN ] Gradient Cardstock Set – Green Meadows [ ALTN ] Gradient Cardstock Set – Rose Petal [ ALTN ] Gradient Cardstock Set – Summer… [ ALTN ] Obsidian Pigment Ink [ ALTN ] Sequins – Antique Gold [ ALTN ] Sequins – Satin Gold [ ALTN ] Double-sided Adhesives Sheets (10… [ ALTN ] Instant Dimension Foam Tape [ ALTN ] ULTRA STICKY Double-Sided Tape 1/2inch [ ALTN ] Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock… [ ALTN ] Ballet Slippers 6 Crisp Dye Ink Mini… [ ALTN ] Prickly Pear 6 Crisp Dye Ink Mini… [ ALTN ] Nature's Wonders Crisp Dye Ink Mini… [ ALTN ]