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Anna Helman | formerly Scrapping, Stamping and Stuff

Stampin Up Hearts & Hugs And 5 Ways To Use Alcohol Markers

1 May

It’s an exciting day today, as our new catalog is officially released! I know you want ideas for these new products, and I won’t disappoint. But I always like to share a technique or something inspiring that you can also use with products you already have in your collection, and today’s involves Blends Alcohol Markers. It’s been a little bit since I’ve used these markers in my tutorials, and I’ve been feeling the need to get them out and share some fun projects with you. I’ll be using the new Stampin Up Simple And Beautiful stamp set, and it’s just too cute. Let’s get started.

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Stampin Up Hearts & Hugs

Here you can see the sweet stamp set I used for today’s cards, along with the coordinating dies. The set is called Hearts & Hugs. The animals are so cute, and I especially love a few of the dies, like that sweet little arch of hearts. There are so many ways to use it!

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Intro To Alcohol Markers

If you’re new to alcohol markers or just want a refresher on the basics, you’ll want to visit my original post about alcohol markers here with all the fun details.

5 Ways To Use Alcohol Markers

Now let’s take a look at some simple ways to use these markers for stunning projects.

1. Color Without Blending

This is just like normal coloring. Pick a color and stick with it. We don’t always have to complicate the use of these markers by having to blend colors with them.

On the card shown here, I used the markers to color the mouse without doing any blending. Aren’t the bold colors amazing?

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2. Color With Blending

In my opinion, the best part about alcohol markers is the ability to blend with them, so I did want to do some blending on these adorable animals. See the shading on the cute animal? Tell me what kind of animal you think this is in the comments!

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3. Create Scribbled Backgrounds

This is so quick and easy, and makes such a bold pop of color. Here you can see how I used that adorable heart die!

Click for 5 simple ways to use alcohol markers for simple and beautiful card making projects! Featuring Stampin Up Hearts & Hugs

4. Flick With Alcohol For Fun Backgrounds

For this technique, take a background that you’ve already created, dip your finders into rubbing alcohol, and then ‘flick’ the droplets onto your background. Neat, right?

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5. Make Artwork

The sky is the limit with these markers. I thought the walruses would look cute on the edge of an iceberg, so I drew one myself!

Click for 5 simple ways to use alcohol markers for simple and beautiful card making projects! Featuring Stampin Up Hearts & Hugs

I also created the scribbled heart background on this card.

Click for 5 simple ways to use alcohol markers for simple and beautiful card making projects! Featuring Stampin Up Hearts & Hugs

Simple Ways To Use Alcohol Markers Tutorial

Watch along here to see these techniques in action!

Materials List

See the full list of colors of markers I used, along with other products, below.

Product List
Hearts & Hugs Bundle (English)
Hearts & Hugs Bundle (English)
[163667]
Hearts & Hugs Cling Stamp Set (English)
Hearts & Hugs Cling Stamp Set (English)
[163659]
Hearts & Hugs Dies
Hearts & Hugs Dies
[163666]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154904]
Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[153112]
Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154884]
Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154893]
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154883]
Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154897]
Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161674]
Copper Clay Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Copper Clay Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161662]
Stampin’ Blends Medium Light Combo Pack
Stampin’ Blends Medium Light Combo Pack
[159463]
Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[163825]
Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161672]
Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154887]
Boho Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Boho Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161659]
Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[153108]
Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1
Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1
[161700]
Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[115320]
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[153081]
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161717]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
[159229]
Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[131202]
2024–2026 In Color™ Glimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper
2024–2026 In Color™ Glimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper
[163771]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
[147051]
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad
[153118]
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
[161665]
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
[149165]
Stampin' Seal
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
Paper Trimmer
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
Bone Folder
Bone Folder
[102300]
2024–2025 Annual Catalog Us (Single)
2024–2025 Annual Catalog Us (Single)
[165108]
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Thanks for stopping in for some fun alcohol marker techniques and to see this cute new Stampin Up Hearts & Hugs stamp set!

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  1. Terry says

    May 1, 2024 at 9:22 AM

    So cute! Love the rainbow background

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