I’ve spent the last couple days playing with a bunch of new Tsukineko products that they just got in stock at MLO. I don’t think I’ve properly appreciated their variety of inks and stamping products in the past, but boy is that about to change. I’ve long considered their Memento ink in Tuxedo Black to be the best for Copics, …
So I had a bit of a rude awakening when I got my new computer a few weeks ago. Apparently my iPhoto library was clocking in at 86 gigs and almost 16 thousand photos. I knew the vast majority of my photos were trash, but never bothered to clean them up. I don’t so much have that luxury anymore, though. …
So yesterday I showed you how you could use a stamp to remove paint for an interesting background texture, but it should be noted that Distress Paints are also great for simple stamping. All you have to do is lightly dab the paint over the surface of your stamp, and stamp as usual. The paints do work better with images …
I think I just discovered my all time favorite stamping technique. I invented it last week for my make-and-take at MLO, and I haven’t been able to stop since. It has all the hallmarks of a great craft. Simple? Check. Beautiful? Check. High potential for messiness? Double check. Okay, I’m exaggerating on the mess. As long as you’ve got a …
Surprise! A new Distress product. Distress Paint is the latest line of inky goodness from Tim Holtz, released just weeks ago at CHA2013. Like the ink pads, stains, and markers before them, these are conveniently packaged and expertly marketed paints designed to take your stamping to the next level. They are similar in packaging to Adirondak Paint Dabbers, but these …
I can’t believe I forgot to share this. Earlier this month we did Allie’s 1 year photos with our awesome photographer Ava of Zemya Photography (she also did our maternity and newborn sessions). We got up bright and early on Super Bowl Sunday, both to get the best possible light and to be done well before kickoff. Allie can be a …