Cricut Valentine Earrings using Viva Decor Alcohol Inks
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
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
68 Comments So Far! Woot!
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What fun, Thanks for sharing
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TFS!! So so cute! Having fun at CHA?
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I agree, these would make cute wine glass charms.
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Oh my, Megan, that looks like a lot of fun.
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i think i am going to have to try using the alcohol inks
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Nice, I Would Really Like The Try This,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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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I really need to get some alcohol inks! Have fun at CHA!
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I have been using alcohol inks for over a year and just love them, they are so versital!
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I have a co-worker who makes earring, I will give here this information. Thank you
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Very cute. Thanks for sharing. Where do you get the shrink paper and what is the name of this product?
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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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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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I think this might be fun to try! Looks like awsome stuff!
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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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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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Megan, those are so cute. Just gave me mega ideas.
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Megan, I love the earrings, they are really cute. Thanks for taking time out to share with us.
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I’m gonna have to add this to my jewelry making supplies for sure!
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Megan
Love the idea
Where to buy the Viva Decor Marble Tints?????
Leanna -
Thank you for showing this Megan! Really want to make them into wine charms.
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Youare amazing.
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Wow I had no idea I could cut shrink plastic with my cricut! What a great idea. TFS
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Love this idea – where do you get the shrinky dink material?
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SOOO cute, I will give this a try real soon. I hope you are having a blast.
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Ahhh jeez, something else I will have to buy! Blessings
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Really cute idea Megan. Thanks for sharing. Do you know where to buy the ink yet?
Pam
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Those totally ROCK!!! TFS!!!
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cute, cute, cute.
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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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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 -
A cute idea thank you for sharing
Barbara -
I love seeing ways to put our Cricuts to work other than for just cards and scrapbooking.
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Neat, thanks for sharing.
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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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i surely hope you are having a wonderful time. i am going to live this week through you……….
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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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i just need an excuse to try this one – it’s so cute!
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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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What a neat idea. The earrings are so cute.
Karen -
That is really cool.
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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
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very cute idea!
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Where can you buy these inks? They sound awesome!
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Megan—adorable! I’ve got to make these for my daughters!
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gotta make some of these! so cute!
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Those are so adorable. I need to find my shrinky dink.
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I love the idea of wine charms. Thanks for sharing.
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Beautiful rich colors. Love it.
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So cute Ana
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Very cute idea
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That looks like interesting stuff to experiment with and I love to experiment! Thanks for another awesome video!
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These look like a lot of fun! Have a great time at CHA!
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I love charms, alcohol inks and everything you use. Thank you for the chance to win!
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Just checking out you videos and ideas. This sounds like fun.
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like these a lot
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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
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I haven’t heard of these inks before. Thanks for the comparison with the Tim Holtz inks. Very helpful.
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Thanks for sharing. I would like to give these a try.
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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.
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How cute that is! I love them!!!
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Thanks again for another great idea.
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I love to work in the alcohol inks and these sound so interesting! Thanks for the demo!
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I have never used alcohol inks, I will have to do some experimenting even though I don’t do stamping!
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These look like something fun to experiment with! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
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• 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!!
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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.
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