Hello Monday my friends! We have a fun theme for you this week at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Alcohol, Inks or Drinks! I think this will be a fun mix, so come and join us! I challenged myself to use my alcohol inks and create a landscape, which I then put into one of my many art journals. I mixed several of blue alcohol inks to create the sky. **There are a couple of ways to change the pattern, one is to use your heat tool to stop the pattern where you want it (otherwise it will continue to change until it dries). **The other is to add drops of the blending solution directly to the paper to keep the ink blending, or to add a few drops to the felt applicator and "stamp" it. I used the lift ink and star/snow stamp on the sky. After you stamp with the lift ink, be sure to rub it with a paper towel or cloth to reveal it. I used a mix of greens and browns to create the land. I added ghost trees to the background using the Lift ink, and then stamped trees on top with the brown ink. I "painted" in some darker areas, like the rocks with the ink and a brush. Be sure to clean your brush right away. I also stamped a couple deer into the forest scene. Alcohol Ink Landscape I hope I've inspired you to try your hand with alcohol inks! (of course, you can also do something drink related). Our generous friends at Simon Says Stamp are offering a $50 voucher to one lucky participant! SUPPLIES: Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps 2017 GREAT OUTDOORS CMS321 Ranger Alcohol Inks Complete Set Tim Holtz Alcohol Lift Ink pad TIM HOLTZ DISTRESS INK PAD GATHERED TWIGS Ranger HEAT IT CRAFT TOOL Tim Holtz White Yupo Tim Holtz Grid Acrylic Blocks Ranger Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink Tool Set Ranger Alcohol Ink Blending Solution /Tim-Holtz-Alcohol-Ink-MINI-APPLICATOR-TOOL-Felt A great place to shop!! Simon is on Instagram - use #sssmchallenge Be sure to head on over to see how the design team interpreted this week's challenge!