If you love adding a little extra color and texture to your scrapbook layouts, cards, and mixed media projects, today’s post is for you! I recently spent some crafty time making my own custom color spritzers using Stampin’ Up! ink refills and alcohol, and I thought it would be fun to show you exactly how I put them together.
I’ve been wanting more ways to add soft splashes of color, layered backgrounds, and subtle mixed media details to my projects, and these refillable spritzers are such a simple way to do that. The best part? I can create sprays in the exact Stampin’ Up! colors I already love using in my scrapbooking.
The Colors I Mixed
For this batch, I created spritzers in:
- Pumpkin Pie
- Real Red
- Balmy Blue
- Pecan Pie
- Basic Gray
- Misty Moonlight
- Strawberry Slush
Seeing them all labeled and lined up together made my crafty heart so happy!
What I Used
To make these custom spritzers, I used:
How I Filled My Spritzers
I wanted these to be simple and ready to grab whenever I’m working on a layout or mixed media background, so I kept the process easy.
Step 1: Label the Spritzers
Before filling anything, I added labels to each empty spritzer so I would know exactly which color was going into each one. This makes it so much easier later when I’m crafting and reaching for a specific shade.
Step 2: Add the Alcohol
Next, I filled each spritzer with alcohol. I didn’t fill them all the way to the very top because I wanted to leave a little room for the ink refill and for shaking the bottle to mix everything together.
Step 3: Add the Ink Refill
Once the alcohol was in, I added a small amount of the coordinating Stampin’ Up! ink refill into each spritzer. This is the fun part because you can adjust how intense or soft you want the color to be. If you want a lighter mist, use less ink. If you want a bolder spray, add a bit more.
Step 4: Shake to Mix
After adding the refill ink, I closed up each spritzer and gave it a good shake so the alcohol and ink blended together. That’s when the color really came to life!
Step 5: Test the Color
Before putting them away, I tested the spritzers so I could see how each color sprayed. This is a great way to make sure the color intensity is just how you want it before using it on a scrapbook layout, card background, or embellishment cluster.
How I Plan to Use Them
One of the reasons I wanted to make these was to add more variety and texture to my paper crafting. These custom spritzers will be perfect for:
- creating mixed media backgrounds on scrapbook layouts
- adding a soft mist of color behind photos or title work
- spritzing die cuts or embellishment clusters for extra interest
- creating custom backgrounds for handmade cards
- adding a coordinating splash of color to white cardstock, tags, or journaling spots
I especially love that these colors will coordinate beautifully with other Stampin’ Up! products I already have in my craft room.
Why I Love This Idea
This was such a simple project, but it’s one of those little crafty prep tasks that makes creating even more fun later. Instead of stopping in the middle of a project to figure out how to add color, I’ll already have a rainbow of custom sprays ready to go.
I also love that this lets me stretch my supplies a little further and use my ink refills in a new way. If you enjoy mixed media, inky backgrounds, or just experimenting with your scrapbook supplies, this is a fun technique to try.
Have you ever made your own custom spritzers or color mists for scrapbooking?
I’d love to hear what colors you would make first!
Marciava
