Hello there! I’m thrilled to be up on the Ranger Ink YouTube channel sharing some fresh cardmaking inspiration featuring the new Tim Holtz Alcohol Neons.
I know—Tim Holtz and neon might not seem like the most obvious pairing, but if you know Tim, you know he loves to push creative boundaries. Playful meets vintage (hello, 1980s!) in the best kind of unexpected way.
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Now, I don’t usually reach for super bright colors, but I loved the challenge of working with these bold hues. Stepping outside my comfort zone is one of my favorite ways to break a creative rut—you never know what kind of magic you might discover when you just play.
A quick tip: these pigment-based inks behave a bit differently than standard alcohol inks. To make them permanent and avoid smudging, you'll need to use Alcohol Blending Solution instead of rubbing alcohol.
And while I was experimenting, I came up with a fun twist to add a bit of grunge to all that glow! You can see exactly how I did it—plus how these neons come to life—in my latest video on the Ranger YouTube channel.
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Whether you’re a neon lover or a grunge-at-heart like me, there’s something here to spark your creativity. I hope it inspires you to try something new and see where it takes you!
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JULIANA