Somehow the card making vibe has been elusive lately. When that happens I often pick up a kit since it comes with a limited set of
stuff to play with and often has ideas that you can copy--no brain power required. So I picked up one and it immediately said things I don't usually do like "color with gelatos" and "cut an aperture." It turns out that there was a lot of brain power required for these guys.
They were fun to make though. I am liking that Hero Hues black ink for nice crisp images. You can't use it with Copics because it will smear (which is why I was wondering if I should like it or not). It was fine with the water brush and gelatos. Different inks for different stuff--now I see why some of y'all have every ink out there. Yeah, don't expect me to go ink crazy though. It's never been my thing.
The Fine Print: However, lately my Memento inks have been letting me down. I think there is a limit to how often you can reink a pad before you just need to toss it start over. Card kit from Club Scrap "Random Doorways." And what do you know, a live post from me on a weekend!
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I sure do like seeing the message behind the door.
Shut the front door! These are great cards PJ. Even if they DID require more brain power than you originally thought.
I have a tonne of inks . . . but I agree . . . I adore Memento, but sometimes it lets me down and is NOT crisp . . . I think it depends on the cardstock!
Hugs, Sarn xxx
Except for the "cut an aperture" part, I like those kits. I can't do anything straight.
And yeah, different inks for different techniques, but I mostly collect black. I have a ton of colors I rarely use, and I've stopped buying ink. the black Hero Hues ink is the BEST dye ink, in my opinion. I always get a good impression with it.
Having a message behind the doors is really a cute idea! I love that "shut the front door" one especially!
Great job! I never do the complicated ones, but fun seeing them when other people do!
What a fun card, PJ! I agree. Sometimes I think it's better to toss the ink pad rather than re-ink!
Yes, more inks, more inks!! Love your apertures, opening the door onto whole new worlds.
Alison xx
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