Using Different Inks!

I pulled out all my inks today to play along with a challenge over at Sketches In Thyme (#218)!  The sketch looked like a lot of fun and a perfect excuse to use different techniques with inks!  Check out the sketch:

I started with a white cardstock and splattered ink from my Smooch Spritz by unscrewing the top and gently tapping the plastic spray mechanism.  Then I inked the edges of the cardstock and the patterned paper with an ink pad.  Next, I added stamping - using both first and second generation  techniques (one darker than the other).  Finally, I grabbed a cotton ball and saturated it with alcohol ink to make the swipes.  This is what I created: 

OOO one more thing - I was creative with my alphabet.  I have a ton of alphabets around but none of the letters spell what I want!  Here I turned "V's" upside down to make an "A."  Next, I did the same with the "W" to make an "M" and a "J" to make an "R."  Next, I used a "1" for an "I."  

I hope you can get messy with me and join me in this challenge!  The link closes on September 30th.

Materials Used:  cardstock, DCWV pattern paper, Thickers - Apartment alphabet, Smooch Spritz - Gold Glow, Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Bundled Sage, Close to my Heart - Cocoa ink, Tim Holtz - Adirondack Alcohol Ink - Caramel, brads, Stampin' Up clasp, and Prima Marketing stamps.