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Cricut Valentine Earrings using Viva Decor Alcohol Inks

21 January
Thursday, 21 January 2010 00:00 Written by Megan Elizabeth 70 Comments

Here is a GREAT Valentine’s Craft using you Cricut :)

You can make fun necklaces and earrings for the children in your life, or even something fun for you to wear!  With these Viva Decor Alcohol Inks (INTENSE INTENSE INTENSE COLORS – WARNING WARNING WARNING!)  you can can make your plastic jewelry a beautiful gold or silver!

In this Video:

  • Paisley Cricut Cartridge
  • We used the XO from the Paisley Cartridge which is one of the Button Creative Features
  • Shrink Film or Shrinky Dinks
  • Heat Gun
  • Viva Decor Alcohol Inks – Gold – Silver and Red
  • Silver Hoop Earrings from any crafting store
  • Simple Beads
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Have so very much fun putting these together – Let me know if you have any questions about this Alcohol Ink – things I’ve already been asked is how does it differ from Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Ink – I can’t give you technical ingredient differences because I have NO Clue!  BUT I can tell you from using Tim Holtz inks for a long time and loving them – what I have found from using both – brief overview – please feel free to ask if you have other questions! :)

Viva Decor Marble Tintes – Alcohol Inks

  • Intense Colors
  • Does not dry instantly
  • Use just like any other alcohol ink, by itself, with an applicator or sponge
  • The only thing that breaks down this ink is more alcohol, so have hand sanitizer and rubbing alcohol ready for clean up
  • White, Silver and Gold colors that are not iridescent additives or mixatives but true colors (BEAUTIFUL!)
  • There are only about 9-12 colors to choose from – I do not have the exact number of colors available in the US
  • Use it on glass, metal, paper, etc….
  • Acid Free for safe scrapbooking
  • Has an activator that you can use to blend colors like the “Blender Pen” by Tim Holtz

Tim Holt Adirondacks Alcohol Inks

  • Lots of Color Options – I BELIEVE there are 48 colors in total including the mixatives
  • Fast Drying – this is almost an instant dry alcohol ink
  • Beautiful color choices, but not as intense of a color as Viva
  • Layer colors, blend and marble colors the same as Viva
  • Has many uses for craft projects, glass, chipboard, paper, etc…
  • Acid Free for your scrapbooking protection
  • Use with Applicator, Sponge or by itself to create different effects
  • Smaller bottles than Viva Decors

So that’s a little summary – very similar in they are just both alcohol inks – the major differences – Dry Time, Color Selections and Color Intensity :)

Related posts:

  1. Alcohol Inks Fit for a Fairytale
  2. Cricut Christmas Tree Cards
  3. Viva Decor 3D Glitter Gel – DIY Tote/Gift Bag
  4. Alcohol Ink Altered Scrap Caddy Lid
  5. Giveaway Alert for Viva Decor Products!
This entry was posted on Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at 12:00 am and is filed under Cricut, Product Reviews, Simple Crafts. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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  1. Emily
    January 21, 2010 at 12:41 am

    What fun, Thanks for sharing

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  2. Alyson
    January 21, 2010 at 1:47 am

    TFS!! So so cute! Having fun at CHA?

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  3. Maria
    January 21, 2010 at 1:49 am

    I agree, these would make cute wine glass charms.

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  4. Mary Rievley
    January 21, 2010 at 2:25 am

    Oh my, Megan, that looks like a lot of fun.

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  5. marcia
    January 21, 2010 at 7:00 am

    i think i am going to have to try using the alcohol inks

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  6. candie
    January 21, 2010 at 7:20 am

    Nice, I Would Really Like The Try This,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  7. OhhhSnap
    January 21, 2010 at 7:38 am

    I forgot you can use a heat gun with shrinky dink. I’ll have to keep an eye open for these inks.

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  8. sandyh50
    January 21, 2010 at 7:45 am

    I really need to get some alcohol inks! Have fun at CHA!

    Reply
  9. Cyndi
    January 21, 2010 at 8:06 am

    I have been using alcohol inks for over a year and just love them, they are so versital!

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  10. TR
    January 21, 2010 at 8:14 am

    :D ….
    Are you having a blast yet?

    Reply
  11. Peggy
    January 21, 2010 at 9:27 am

    I have a co-worker who makes earring, I will give here this information. Thank you

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  12. Pat
    January 21, 2010 at 9:31 am

    Very cute. Thanks for sharing. Where do you get the shrink paper and what is the name of this product?

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  13. Gayle
    January 21, 2010 at 9:38 am

    I used to use Shrinky Dinks with kids back in the day and forgot all about it. Thanks for the reminder that shrink plastic is not just for kids! Now, where did I stash that box of plastic?

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  14. LORRAINEB
    January 21, 2010 at 9:43 am

    I would love to try some of the Viva Decor alcohol inks but I can’t find one place in the States that sells it. Where can I buy this product?

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  15. sugarbear2
    January 21, 2010 at 9:48 am

    I think this might be fun to try! Looks like awsome stuff!

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  16. Brandi Adams
    January 21, 2010 at 9:59 am

    I have got to try using some shrinky dink film!!! I used to love these when I was a kid! Those earrings are adorable and I know my 9 year old would love them!

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  17. Adrienne
    January 21, 2010 at 10:06 am

    What a great idea! My daughter makes jewelry and I cricut…I will have to share this with her. Thanks Megan!

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  18. Kathy Burrow
    January 21, 2010 at 10:12 am

    Megan, those are so cute. Just gave me mega ideas.

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  19. Corliss
    January 21, 2010 at 10:39 am

    Megan, I love the earrings, they are really cute. Thanks for taking time out to share with us.

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  20. Jen McLaughlin
    January 21, 2010 at 10:55 am

    I’m gonna have to add this to my jewelry making supplies for sure!

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  21. Leanna
    January 21, 2010 at 11:03 am

    Megan
    Love the idea
    Where to buy the Viva Decor Marble Tints?????
    Leanna

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  22. Suzie Q
    January 21, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    Thank you for showing this Megan! Really want to make them into wine charms.

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  23. Barb
    January 21, 2010 at 2:22 pm

    Youare amazing.

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  24. KimJ
    January 21, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    Wow I had no idea I could cut shrink plastic with my cricut! What a great idea. TFS

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  25. ShawnfromMN`
    January 21, 2010 at 3:07 pm

    Love this idea – where do you get the shrinky dink material?

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  26. Jackie "B"
    January 21, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    SOOO cute, I will give this a try real soon. I hope you are having a blast.

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  27. Sandy
    January 21, 2010 at 4:23 pm

    Ahhh jeez, something else I will have to buy! Blessings

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  28. Pamela Younker
    January 21, 2010 at 4:57 pm

    Really cute idea Megan. Thanks for sharing. Do you know where to buy the ink yet?

    Pam

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  29. Ginni G
    January 21, 2010 at 5:22 pm

    Those totally ROCK!!! TFS!!!

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  30. Ann G
    January 21, 2010 at 5:34 pm

    cute, cute, cute.

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  31. Jan Lynn
    January 21, 2010 at 5:41 pm

    cute cute cute. I am so glad to find out you can cut shrinky dink film with the Cricut. The possibilities are endless

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  32. Susan Beauchaine
    January 21, 2010 at 6:25 pm

    I have made earrings from shrink plastic for years, mostly for my kids sports teams but I have never used alcohol inks. Will have to try!
    Susan

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  33. Barbara
    January 21, 2010 at 7:15 pm

    A cute idea thank you for sharing
    Barbara

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  34. Debbie - NanaBugaboo
    January 21, 2010 at 7:58 pm

    I love seeing ways to put our Cricuts to work other than for just cards and scrapbooking.
    Thanks. Have FUN!!!!!

    Reply
  35. Pam
    January 21, 2010 at 8:21 pm

    Neat, thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  36. Milly D
    January 21, 2010 at 8:55 pm

    So gorgeaous anf fun to do . Where can I find the Viva Decor Products, are you going to sell them from your sight?

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  37. lisa kingan
    January 21, 2010 at 9:36 pm

    i surely hope you are having a wonderful time. i am going to live this week through you……….

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  38. Mikila
    January 21, 2010 at 10:12 pm

    Meg, I was thinking that if you held the ring part in one hand and dripped slowly down the other side the ink might run down just like you’d want it. Maybe save on ink and mess???

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  39. Michelle
    January 21, 2010 at 10:40 pm

    i just need an excuse to try this one – it’s so cute!

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  40. Lynn
    January 21, 2010 at 11:14 pm

    OMG – I too forgot about the shrinky dinks from back when my oldest (she’s 36) was growing up – what a cute idea! Look forward to finding out where to purchase the Viva Decor alcohol inks! Cute idea! Thanks!

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  41. Karen Varney
    January 22, 2010 at 12:18 am

    What a neat idea. The earrings are so cute.
    Karen

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  42. Kathryn
    January 22, 2010 at 12:19 am

    That is really cool.

    Reply
  43. CRYSTAL WOOTEN
    January 22, 2010 at 12:46 am

    i beat you are tired, but having fun at the same time. you have lots of fun and stay safe, wish i was there to shop and see all the new stuff. can not wait to hear from all of you girls.. thanks for the chance to win.

    chriswooten57
    mcwooten1999@carolina.rr.com

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  44. CRYSTAL WOOTEN
    January 22, 2010 at 12:46 am

    i beat you are tired, but having fun at the same time. you have lots of fun and stay safe, wish i was there to shop and see all the new stuff. can not wait to hear from all of you girls.. thanks for the chance to win.

    chriswooten57
    mcwooten1999@carolina.rr.com

    Reply
  45. CricutCrazyLisa
    January 22, 2010 at 5:49 am

    very cute idea!

    Reply
  46. cricutkris
    January 22, 2010 at 6:42 am

    Where can you buy these inks? They sound awesome!

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  47. Cheryl Burns
    January 22, 2010 at 8:18 am

    Megan—adorable! I’ve got to make these for my daughters!

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  48. Janae
    January 22, 2010 at 10:02 am

    gotta make some of these! so cute!

    Reply
  49. Glenda
    January 22, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    Those are so adorable. I need to find my shrinky dink.

    Reply
  50. Julie
    January 22, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    I love the idea of wine charms. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  51. Pat
    January 22, 2010 at 6:39 pm

    Beautiful rich colors. Love it.

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  52. ana liter
    January 22, 2010 at 6:52 pm

    So cute Ana

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  53. Sherry B
    January 22, 2010 at 7:53 pm

    Very cute idea :)

    Reply
  54. Anniebee
    January 22, 2010 at 9:04 pm

    That looks like interesting stuff to experiment with and I love to experiment! Thanks for another awesome video!

    Reply
  55. Kimberly
    January 22, 2010 at 9:07 pm

    These look like a lot of fun! Have a great time at CHA!

    Reply
  56. Marlou F.
    January 22, 2010 at 10:03 pm

    I love charms, alcohol inks and everything you use. Thank you for the chance to win!

    Reply
  57. Diana B
    January 22, 2010 at 11:05 pm

    Just checking out you videos and ideas. This sounds like fun.

    Reply
  58. reta
    January 23, 2010 at 5:53 am

    like these a lot

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  59. marti {pezadoodle}
    January 23, 2010 at 8:56 am

    OOOHHHHH i am SUCH a TH alcohol ink junkie – can’t wait to check out these inks today. i will be stopping by to see you later!!
    hugs
    M

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  60. Kristie
    January 23, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    I haven’t heard of these inks before. Thanks for the comparison with the Tim Holtz inks. Very helpful.

    Reply
  61. Kathy Hunter
    January 23, 2010 at 9:00 pm

    Thanks for sharing. I would like to give these a try.

    Khunter47@cox.net

    Reply
  62. Jana
    January 23, 2010 at 11:01 pm

    Wish we could find these inks locally. Will be visiting “the big city” in two weeks and will be on a mission to find them.

    Reply
  63. Lori K
    January 24, 2010 at 1:46 am

    How cute that is! I love them!!!

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  64. Sherri
    January 24, 2010 at 3:40 am

    Thanks again for another great idea.

    Reply
  65. Lori Williams
    January 24, 2010 at 10:40 am

    I love to work in the alcohol inks and these sound so interesting! Thanks for the demo!

    Reply
  66. Sandy
    January 24, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    I have never used alcohol inks, I will have to do some experimenting even though I don’t do stamping!

    Reply
  67. beverly c
    January 25, 2010 at 7:49 pm

    These look like something fun to experiment with! Thank you for the opportunity to win!

    Reply
  68. Esmeralda
    January 26, 2010 at 3:41 am

    • Hi Ms. Proverbs 31 Woman!!!!
    I missed this email as I was going through my inbox. Hope is not to late!! If felt like we are so part of your trip with your daily post that is so kind of you! Like I said I live 20 minutes away from CHA and was not able to go. With this daily blog post I wish I was feeling 100% and gone!! Next time I already made an affirmative announcement. To our twins girls and older daughter! That we are going to the next CHA is on the calendar! I refused to get sick the next CHA!!….. Hubby said well you will have more money in your CHA shopping account!!! LOL seriously that was funny!! Hugs to you and your family which they probably already miss you by now! Take care!!
    God Bless you,

    Reply
  69. Cathy-Lynn
    January 27, 2010 at 2:03 pm

    So many great ideas and products. You sure are blessed to experience this wonderful event. You can’t even imagine how thankful I am to you for sharing with us.

    Reply
  70. Karen
    September 20, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    Ok, I love the inks…where do I find them????

    Reply

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