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Originally Posted by grumpygus  How exciting, sounds like the stamping shows are huge where you went. There was one in a town 35 miles from me today and it was a flop....10 vendors...nothing exciting and not worth the admission or the gas to get there (this part of the state doesn't get much in the way of shows etc) ...I look forward to hearing from you in case you can get some more info....I have 12 or so of those ink pads and have just made a mess with them so far.!!! |
The stamp show was fun and I spent more money than I should have but I won't feel it for about 3 weeks (when the credit card statement arrives).
Anyway, my first stop was Sunday International's booth to see Dee Gruenig. My timing was much better this time as I was the 3rd of three people there (it was very early in the show).So, I was able to watch and ask questions.
Dee used the stamp pad direct-to-paper but said to pay attention to the directions of the colors. So if the dark color was applied to the top of the page, you would need to turn the inkpad before the next application so that the ink would be applied "light to light" and you just continue turning the pad to keep the ink either "dark to dark" or "light to light" to achieve the gradating color effect.
And, I am the lucky, proud, and happy receipient of a bookmark stamped and autographed by Dee Gruenig!!!
Although my friend was unable to join me on Sunday, I met someone that may become a customer (her demo quit), the owner of my local stamp store, and I won a set of 6 color wash sprays from Stamp Zia (and attended her demo on how to use them)!
So, I definitely enjoyed myself. The only "downer" is that I have not played with my new toys yet because we had to get ready for my DH newest toy - a pool table! It took about 4 hours for the two guys to deliver and set-up the 600lb table. It's not budging so I had to be there to "approve" its placement within the parameters that provided enough space to actually use the cue.
Well, time for TV date with hubby (Prison Break).
I hope this helped you better understand Blending Blox (which, I forgot to buy but I got some type of "correction" fluid marker and squishy scissors for $5.00 each - I bought 2)
Blending Blox
