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Inking
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Using Masking on a Spring Layout
by Patricia Folchert (Mar 1, 2012)
Springtime is a time of renewal, a time to shake off the chill of winter and embrace new growth. That makes it the perfect time to learn a new technique, or even a new way to try a technique you already know. |
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Using Distress Stains to Make Realistic Leaves
by Patter Cross (Nov 1, 2011)
While experimenting with vellum a few weeks ago, I discovered that vellum can be colored beautifully with Tim Holtz Distress Stains. Let’s look at how I created realistic fall leaves using vellum and Distress Stains. |
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Product Review: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Reinkers
by Patter Cross (Sep 16, 2011)
Distress Reinkers are sold in individual bottles and come in 36 colors available to match the Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads. They can be used on papers, canvas, stamps, etc. There are truly many fun uses for reinkers. |
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Product Review: Colorbox Archival Dye Ink
by Rachel Myerson (May 25, 2011)
These pigment ink pads from Clearsnap come in a variety of bright colors and of packaging formats. They are great for stamping, edging, and water coloring. They dry fast and leave a permanent image. |
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Create a Calendar with Copics
by Patter Cross (Mar 24, 2011)
I have made several calendars, and today I wanted to show you an easy, fun way to create a calendar using your Copic markers. |
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Product Review: Clearsnap Color Catcher
by Michelle Francis (Dec 10, 2010)
I recently started using all the fun ink sprays that are out there and had been using a cardboard box to protect my surroundings, until I found the Clearsnap Color Catcher. |
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Sponging Techniques
by Patter Cross (Nov 23, 2010)
Today I want to share two sponging techniques that I use with my stamped images. These techniques are fun, easy, and produce a great look. Let’s get started! |
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Getting the Most out of Your Copic Markers
by Christine Ousley (Jun 22, 2010)
Copic markers come in so many different colors you won’t have any problems creating the perfectly matched embellishment for your next scrapbook project. I’ve got a few suggestions on how you can get the most out of your Copic marker while creating embellishments. |
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Product Review: Shimmer Sprays
by Jeanette Giancaspro (May 28, 2010)
It’s no secret: I love bling! Recently I added two more products to my collection: Marshmallow Glimmer Mist, by Tattered Angels, and Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spray, by ColorBox. I decided to compare the two. |
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Product Review: Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink
by Rachel Myerson (Jul 22, 2009)
If the adorable packaging doesn’t have you convinced, then consider the name, "Smooch," and the wonderful colors that it comes in: Siren, Green Apple, Sugarberry, Azure, Pumpkin, Moonlight, Gold Lame, and Silver Fox. |
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Scrapping with Glitter Mist
by Tiffany Roberts (Jun 10, 2009)
Here is a product that will add something pretty, soft and feminine to nearly any layout or project. It’s called Glitter Mist. It’s a unique mist of ultra fine glitter in a liquid base that evaporates quickly. |
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Stamp Ink: What Are the Differences?
by Patter Cross (Jan 12, 2009)
Chalk ink, dye ink, pigment ink, StazOn, VersaMark—what are all of these inks? Which ones do you need? What is the difference between them all? In this article I will explain what each type of ink is and how you would use it. |
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Glam It up with Glimmer Mist
by Jane Swanson (Nov 4, 2008)
With names like Candy Apple Red, Peach Delight, Lemon Zest, Honey Dew Mist, Sea Glass and Juneberry Wine, it is a delightful challenge to pick your favorite from over 50 colors of the new product Glimmer Mist. |
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Brayered Sky Technique
by Georgina Hefferman (Sep 30, 2008)
When it comes to capturing the depth of color of a cloud-free sky on a card or layout the brayered sky technique is perfect. |
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How To: Stipple
by Jane Swanson (May 9, 2008)
Stippling is a technique used to create a grainy textured effect by gently tapping an inked, flat, stiff-bristled brush straight up and down on a piece of paper. |
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Photo Tinting with EZ tintZ
by Jennifer Sizemore (Nov 21, 2007)
Although I love the hand-tinted look, I never wanted to invest in the oils that achieve that look. Instead, I have found that EZ Walnut Ink tintZ from Fiber Scraps are perfect for this technique. Here is what you do: |
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Kool-Aid “Dye”namics
by Jennifer Sizemore (Jan 12, 2007)
Kool-Aid: The product that has caused mothers everywhere to panic at a tipped glass will now become something you love because of its staining power. |
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To Dye For
by Lindsay Teague (Apr 14, 2005)
By simply adding a bit of fabric dye to your tags, papers, flowers, and fabrics, you can turn everyday objects into works of art. Here are some instructions on what you’ll need to do in order to get started: |
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Crack Open a Container of Walnut Ink
by Sara Horton (Dec 10, 2004)
Walnut ink is a popular product for staining paper products to make them appear antiqued. An almost magical solution, it dries with a color gradation that mimics actual aging of old documents. |
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Scrappers, INK.
by Libby Weifenbach (Mar 31, 2004)
What can you ink when you scrapbook? Everything! Here are a few ideas to get you started. |
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