Monday, March 2, 2015

inks follow-up...

thanks so much for all the comments on the last inky blog post...

I'm happy to answer questions & I'm really happy that I could help clarify some ink properties...

here's one more question, 
prompted by the last post...

"Do we save the plastic cover on the Glacier White pad or is it for shipping purposes only?"

it's called a vapor barrier & it's there to help keep the pad moist...
so save it!

it IS an annoying little critter, 
but it serves a valuable purpose...
keeping the pad moist...

one other bit of info...
don't pop dot it to the lid, like I did...
that doesn't allow it to sit ON the pad & do it's job...

and one more thing...
yikes...once I start talking about inks, I can't quit...

pigment pads need to be reinked 
more often than 
distress or archival pads...

so...you will want to have 
the reinker for the glacier white....
for sure!

if you already have the snow cap white pad, it IS the same as glacier white...
same exact formulation...
just a name change & rebranding...

ok...
moving on to the winner of these...



congrats to...


Blogger Christi Conley said...

Thank you for clarifying the inks - I know it's hard since so 
many "rules" only work sometimes :) 
February 27, 2015 at 8:43 PM
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Christi...please email me with your shipping info...



next...

here's the start of today's art journal page...
the background is the archival/rubbing alcohol technique using my new tea rose and sky blue archival inks on a manila cardstock page...


I'm allowing myself 45 minutes to play, then it's time to hit the TO*DO list...
we'll see how much happens in that short play period...
I'm THE SLOWEST
 E  V  E  R...

I'll be back Wednesday morning with a fun tag tutorial & I'll be sharing a fun technique and several tips...

here's a little hint...

grab your 
foil sheets 

so you will be ready to...

make art!
wendy

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22 comments:

  1. KylaMarch 2, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    Top tips and congrats to the winner

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  2. Caroline D.March 2, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    It is so very tempting to throw out that plastic clear cover... and unfortunately, I learned the lesson the hard way years ago by tossing one. Congrats to Christi!

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  3. jezebelMarch 2, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    Yay Christi!!! Hugz to you, girlfriend!! Enjoy!!

    Jen Johnson in CT

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  4. UnknownMarch 2, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    Congrats to Christi!
    Just was on the Ranger site looking for labels for the New😀 Wendy Vecchi ink, and they only have the original labels.😢 love the ink though!

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  5. cghundleyMarch 2, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    Christi, congrats on
    your win! Great info
    you shared on the inks.
    Carla from Utah

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  6. VicMarch 2, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    Looking forward to seeing what you create. Congrats to Christi!

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  7. MarciMarch 2, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    Always learn something here! Thank you.

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  8. grammypatMarch 2, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    Always love your tips -- they are so helpful Thanks

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  9. WilmaMarch 2, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    Thanks, glad to read that the snow cap white is the same as the glacier white because I have the snow cap!

    Congrats to Christi!!

    Looking forward to the tutorial on Wednesday!

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  10. LisaMarch 2, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    Congrats to the winner!! I'm looking forward to the tag tutorial and tips!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  11. famillemarleauMarch 2, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    Congrats to the winner. Johanne Lacombe

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  12. UnknownMarch 2, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    What a difference the paper makes! This sheet looks more like you applied Distress Inks with the blending tool. I never would've guessed it was the alcohol technique!

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  13. DorothyMarch 2, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    Congrats to the winner!!!!
    Thanks for more info Wendy!

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  14. UnknownMarch 2, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    Yea! I am the winner! (thank you Becca!!) - and Jen J in CT, I can't add you or follow you - what's up girl? Great to "see" you ~ and thank all of you for you kind congrats! <3

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  15. Kathy BradleyMarch 2, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    Congrats to the winner - I always learn something everytime I pop over to your blog.

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  16. Anita Houston The Artful MavenMarch 2, 2015 at 5:59 PM

    LOVE foil sheets! Love your Alcohol and Archival background...those colors are wonderful together...all 3 of the new ones are!

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  17. jreyoriginals@gmail.comMarch 3, 2015 at 1:43 AM

    Congrats lucky lady! :)

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  18. IreneMarch 3, 2015 at 5:04 AM

    Those two colors are just beautiful together! Can't wait to see what you do with the background!

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  19. Art Joy of Sharing with Peg and ShelMarch 3, 2015 at 5:24 AM

    Ooo foil fun! Loving all the only goodness.

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  20. stamping sueMarch 3, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    I just embossed for the first time with archival ink!!!! it worked great! who knew you could teach an old dog a new trick!
    look forward to seeing what you do with the foil sheets.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  21. KirstenMarch 4, 2015 at 2:12 AM

    Congrats to Christi! I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next with this page.

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  22. Rea'March 4, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    Congrats to Christi ! So fun visiting all these amazing projects... I don't want to do my work !!

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