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I just stoping by and saying hi to everyone. I am a very new stamper but, am very excieted to learn great techniques and info. I enjoy making cards and recently started incorporating my stamps though I do not have many or many ink pads. Everytime I go to the store to buy inks I just dont know which ones are the right ones for me:rolleyes:. Plus they are a little expensive....hopefully I will get some soon...:p
As for inkpads, when I started, I also didn't know what to buy. I know my eyes were opened when I first stamped with someone who knew what they were doing. I won't suggest a brand to you (well, okay I am gonna say a couple) but will tell you the difference between dye inks (dry immediately when stamped) and pigment (stay wet enough to heat emboss but will also smear if not heat set). I was buying pigment inks because I didn't know this and all my work smudged. Yuck.
The two I will recommend are VersaMark -- this will give you a watermark look or tone-on-tone plus it allows for heat embossing; and StazOn -- great for watercoloring because it doesn't bleed.
You'll find lots of help and resources here. Just ask your questions.
Thank you so much for your help. I made so many boo-boos so far lol!...I decided to buy a basic black for my first ink pad...i actually bought chalk ink instead ( wasnt so bad kinda like it) I then bought a white pigment pad thinking it was a versa mark pad n it ruined my card...but i guess these are all lessons learned. I have the marvy embossing pens can't wait to use them i'm just waiting on my heat gun in the mail.
Hi Angie, and welcome from New Zealand! Both pigment and dye inks have their own advantages - the main thing is to know what to expect from them, and that only comes from experience, oh and getting lots of card making books from the library! Linda has outlined the main differences between the two. Pigment ink pads also come in metallic colours (gold, silver, copper etc) which you can't get in dye inks. Dye inks, however, can come in a range of more subtle, pastel colours. Pigment inks tend to be brighter, bolder colours. Chalk inks are an exception, being pigment based, (take longer to dry but can be embossed) but come in softer colours. Hope this helps!
Stephanie
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Hi Angie - I too am new (first reply) From Australia I will be visiting HI Ohau in September and would like to check out the craft/cardmaking shops...can you let me know names and addresses. Thanks.
Sue
Location: Antelope, Ca...Not exactly Kaua'i where my heart is & would love to be
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Aloha e Angie!
Welcome to the wonderful world of stamping...and everything else that goes with it! I am still learning new ideas, layouts, et al and I have been stamping for at least 5 years. It has been fun.
Cant wait to see what you create and hope to keep in touch!
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You got that right! I love this place...and I get sucked into the plethora of art and knowledge. =) There are times when I will be on this site everyday for months at a time, then other times not much. Have fun and don't get lost! =)
I'm pretty new to cardmaking too I've only been at it for a few months. I store a lot of my stuff in plastic boxes there about the size of a shoe box...I love them cause I can separate everything 1 box for ribbon, 1 for bling, 1 for punches etc. and they stack really nice in the closet.
I'm pretty new to cardmaking too I've only been at it for a few months. I store a lot of my stuff in plastic boxes there about the size of a shoe box...I love them cause I can separate everything 1 box for ribbon, 1 for bling, 1 for punches etc. and they stack really nice in the closet.
Thanks! I craft out of a closet... no seriously I do. I have a waredrobe closet` ( wrong spelling I'm sure) I started crafting the end of february this yeaar and already my closet is full. I do use storage bins, scrapping paper drawers another shelf with 3 drawers 4 bins a smaller thingy with 5 drawers. I guess i nedda check out that organizing forum....:rolleyes:
I started out slowly then around february I really started stocking up...it accumulates really fast!! I'm working on a new layout for my office so I can fit work and play in there. Luckily I have a handyman in the house and he's going to build me more cabinets and counter top space. I should check that forum out too
Aloha Angie! From one kama'aina to another, welcome to SCS. You'll love it here! The best resource is all right here in one spot, from the gallery to techniques, questions and tons of answers! Enjoy! I'll be home in June, I can't wait!!
Aloha - Anganny - thanks for the info I too love this site and trying new things.
ps all I am also going to AZ staying in Sedona but visiting Phoenix and other parts so any good craft shops I should check out? Crafting in the US is a whole different ballgame to here in Australia but we all have fun and takes your mind into a lovely place.
Aloha - Anganny - thanks for the info I too love this site and trying new things.
ps all I am also going to AZ staying in Sedona but visiting Phoenix and other parts so any good craft shops I should check out? Crafting in the US is a whole different ballgame to here in Australia but we all have fun and takes your mind into a lovely place.
Hi Angie! Aloha and I'm excited to see more locals here! Scrapbook Clubhouse is my favorite too! we should get together for one of their classes! I'll pm u my email address!
Aloha all!!! newbie here
