I've been busy making cards for my box at Pav's work today, he brought it home with him yesterday because it was looking a bit empty. I haven't got round to taking pics though, so will probably do that tomorrow.
I did manage to pop out to the craft shop today (Craft Haven), supposedly for some dst that I'd nearly run out of. I did get that and a few papers that I liked the look of. But I was about to pay when I spotted Distress Inks! I hadn't realised they sold them in there and I've wanted to try them for ages. I've been quite happy with my promarkers, but I fancied trying something different for colouring, just for a change. I've been umming and aahing about koh-i-noors or prisma pencils, but of course once I spotted the Distress Inks my mind was made up lol!
I've bought 4 colours - Tattered Rose, Scattered Straw, Walnut Stain and Shabby Shutters. Obviously I'll need some more to do things properly, but I've been having a play with them tonight - quite enjoyed myself! I'm not good enough to show anything I've coloured with them yet though!
Any tips or advice on which colours next or what card I should use?
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- I'm Lisa, and I live in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, with my husband Pav and our 2 boys Morgan (15) and Dexter (10yrs). We also had another son, Harvey, who sadly was stillborn in Feb 2007. I've always lived in Sheffield, but my husband is from Poland. I'm completely obsessed with cardmaking - I think I even dream cards! Thank you to anyone who follows me, and if you visit my blog please leave a comment if you have time - then I can come and visit you :o)
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Hi Lisa, thanks for your lovely comment on the blog. I love colouring with distress inks and my No.1 tip would be to buy some watercolour paper. It makes a huge difference to your colouring as you can blend so much better because the paper absorbs the water and doesn't end up misshapen. I buy the cold pressed paper which is smooth although you can get paper that is a bit more grainy and I get it in a pad from my local art store. HTH and I can't wait to see what you create with your new inks!!
Thanks Sharon - I've ordered 4 more colours, hoping they'll come today. Just need some paper now, thanks for the advice! I think there's only Hobbycraft nearby that'll have watercolour paper, so I'll pop there this week and see what they've got. Lisa x
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