I was a stamper before I was a scrapbooker.
I used to work at an educational bookstore that held workshops for school teachers. I would get to help demo the new stamps and latest techniques whenever the Hero Arts rep held a class. Bonus was being able to order whatever I wanted from the Hero Arts catalog whenever the store placed an order. That changed once I started scrapbooking, and soon my stamping and purchase of stamping products greatly diminished.
Even though I knew about Tim Holtz Distress Inks, after all these years I never tried them. Well as of now, that is no longer the case. I finally broke down and bought myself a couple of ink pads and that is all she wrote. I am hooked.
I have to say this project is perfect when it comes to buying ummm, I mean trying out new products.
I thought I would try using an old stamping sponge to blend the ink. It worked okay. I am sure if I had used an ink blending tool it would have worked a whole lot better. I will most definitely have to buy myself a couple of those soon. Very very soon.
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| Supplies: Pink. Sugar. Pop stamp, white Signo pen, distress inks, Tattered Angels glimmer mist |
It's super....I love my blending tool and use it loads - it's easier to hold than a makeup sponge....but then some of my stampy friends prefer just a sponge or cut and dry foam. Everyone loves distress inks tho :D
ReplyDeleteI LOVE distress inks! And even though I've been using them for years and years, I still don't have the full collection. Some of my very favorite colors have come from the seasonal collection. The blending tool does make ink application much easier! :)
ReplyDeleteI need to get myself a blending tool! Love the shimmer on this project.
ReplyDeleteLove my distress inks...and yes, a blending tool is a must for me. Also misting with water helps with the blending and creates a cool effect.
ReplyDeleteThis makes me want to get some distress inks!
ReplyDeleteBeen browsing your cards, these are all so creative and cool! What a fun way to push your creative limits :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty background!
ReplyDeleteLove this. So cute, and yes the project is perfect for trying out new techniques and products!!
ReplyDeleteuh-oh! you're on a SLIPPERY SLOPE with those tim holtz inks!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) of course, being able to pull off something as GORGEOUS as this on your first go just totally proves how much you NEED the DI's, though, so well done!!! (LOVE this!) :) :) :)
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