I have a NEW obsession!!! 

It involves alcohol…

… okay, alcohol ink 🙂 And Yupo Paper. 

I was reading an article on Yupo Paper and how to make stunning background papers using alcohol inks…

And once I tried my first one…

I.

WAS.

HOOKED. 

This stuff is sooo much fun! Every background turns out a little different but they are so beautiful that all you need is a quick sentiment and —BAM— you’ve got yourself a card! 

Plus, the technique looks complicated but it’s really, really easy… I basically dribble my Ranger inks on the paper, swirl it around a little, then leave it alone. 

Ready to check out all the gorgeous ideas?!?!

Then read on below for my favorite examples of STUNNING background papers made using alcohol inks and Yupo paper! 

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Butterfly

From the master of all things gorgeous, Tim Holtz, comes this beautiful card using yupo paper and alcohol ink. Isn’t it magical?

Photo Credit: Creative Srapbooker

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Leaves

Wow!! Check out this beautiful card with alcohol ink background topped with Cut Out Leaves dies 🍂  Didn’t I tell you this stuff was magical?

Photo Credit: Cheiron

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Pink

Is that a marble background paper??? Nope, it’s yupo 😃 combined with just a few colors to make this jaw-dropping card.

Photo Credit: Gerry’s Craft room

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Bookmark

Another fun way to use Yupo paper… make your own bookmarks!  (SIDE NOTE: I’d add a quote from my favorite book and really make this a keepsake 🙂

Photo Credit: Artbar_at

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Patterned

Combo-ing yupo paper/ alcohol ink with gold embossing and you get beautiful, eye-catching cards like this one. You know the recipient will be like, “WHAT?!? You made this?” Yep. These cards are that stunning 😆

Photo Credit: Heather Telford

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Rainbow

Alcohol ink background AND die-cut shapes together?? That will shift your simple card to the next level! 

Photo Credit: lizziescraftingretreat

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Artistic

The colorssss I love it! So artistic! And you see why this is such a stunning way to make cards! ❤️❤️❤️

Photo Credit: melodie1151

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Get yourself a little something fun!

(And Help Support Your Local Craft Store) 

(See it on Etsy and support your local craft gals!)

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PS. Okay, I saw this, died laughing, and HAD to share it with you 🙂

Photo Credit: eandelittleworkshop

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