Freezer paper and AI background

One of my students in the AB 101 online class, Beverly W., came up with this fun background. Of course I had to try it, since I have not made any art in days. Beverly doesn't have a web site that I could find, but I appreciate her great directions.

Supplies:
Freezer paper
Alcohol Inks (AIs)
Blending solutions
Scissors
Craft sheet or some way to protect your work surface
Optional: rubber gloves

Tear a manageable piece of freezer paper from the roll. Note that there is a slick or shiny side and a dull side. Make sure the shiny side is up.

Randomly apply several drops of three or more AIs to the shiny side of the paper.

Working quickly, squirt blending solution all over the paper, not just where the ink is.

Fold in half and squish together.

Manipulate the ink by pressing and pushing on the paper.

Open the paper and see if you like the results.

If not, add more blending solution

and more AIs. Repeat until you are happy with the results.

These were a lot of fun and went quickly, since the AIs dry fast. Thanks Beverly for the technique and the inspiration to play today. I'm sure this background will be beautiful when I cut it into ATC or other sizes.