Molczan Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Sara's right...a little extra color getting onto the design is just fine! I inked the edges of my cards (mostly to hide the fact that they weren't cut/folded exactly even-LOL!)and even tried to get a little onto the front and the corners. You could practice on the edges of some junk mail to see what you like best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnBK Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Oh, good! A new technique to try next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Lynn Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Well, my ATCs are designed, printed, assembled and waiting for blinging! One QUESTION, please? How can I color the edges of the card? They are very white while the card is colored. I remember someone said something once about "destressing" ink or inkpad. I actually got an inkpad yesterday, (am I getting into this or what?!) but have no idea how to do this without possibly messing up the entire card. I know I can sorta slide the edge against the inkpad, but am afraid of getting ink on the actual card. Can someone help? Is there a preferred way to do this and how do I? Thanks so much One way I was shown to do this is to take a sponge and dab it onto your inkpad and gently brush the edges of your card AND like Angela said you can try it on junk mail envelopes first! There is a video from Dawn's Stamping Studio - you can find it on You-Tube (so if you go to You-Tube and type Vintage Card With Dawn in the search box, it will be the first result) if you watch the video starting at the 3 minute mark you will see how she does it! HTH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Oh, wow - thanks to everyone who is sharing ideas - I am learning a lot and appreciate each post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Well, my ATCs are designed, printed, assembled and waiting for blinging! One QUESTION, please? How can I color the edges of the card? They are very white while the card is colored. I remember someone said something once about "destressing" ink or inkpad. I actually got an inkpad yesterday, (am I getting into this or what?!) but have no idea how to do this without possibly messing up the entire card. I know I can sorta slide the edge against the inkpad, but am afraid of getting ink on the actual card. Can someonThae help? Is there a preferred way to do this and how do I? Thanks so much One way I was shown to do this is to take a sponge and dab it onto your inkpad and gently brush the edges of your card AND like Angela said you can try it on junk mail envelopes first! There is a video from Dawn's Stamping Studio - you can find it on You-Tube (so if you go to You-Tube and type Vintage Card With Dawn in the search box, it will be the first result)if you watch the video starting at the 3 minute mark you will see how she does it! HTH! Thanks Sherry for the very specific directions - I actually watched the entire video -- very interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Lynn Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Well, my ATCs are designed, printed, assembled and waiting for blinging! One QUESTION, please? How can I color the edges of the card? They are very white while the card is colored. I remember someone said something once about "destressing" ink or inkpad. I actually got an inkpad yesterday, (am I getting into this or what?!) but have no idea how to do this without possibly messing up the entire card. I know I can sorta slide the edge against the inkpad, but am afraid of getting ink on the actual card. Can someonThae help? Is there a preferred way to do this and how do I? Thanks so much One way I was shown to do this is to take a sponge and dab it onto your inkpad and gently brush the edges of your card AND like Angela said you can try it on junk mail envelopes first! There is a video from Dawn's Stamping Studio - you can find it on You-Tube (so if you go to You-Tube and type Vintage Card With Dawn in the search box, it will be the first result)if you watch the video starting at the 3 minute mark you will see how she does it! HTH! Thanks Sherry for the very specific directions - I actually watched the entire video -- very interesting! You are very welcome - I love her videos AND she has some great tutorials on hybrid cards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnBK Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Well, I am now officially worried...my cards should have made their way to Lei by today, but she's not reporting that they did. Worry, worry, worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bride Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 Well, I am now officially worried...my cards should have made their way to Lei by today, but she's not reporting that they did. Worry, worry, worry. So sorry to worry you, Ann! I did receive them and I did mark "Received" in the second post of this thread. I just got side-tracked and forgot to make a new post here. And btw, GEORGEOUS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnBK Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 OK, resume breathing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Well, my ATCs are designed, printed, assembled and waiting for blinging! One QUESTION, please? How can I color the edges of the card? They are very white while the card is colored. I remember someone said something once about "destressing" ink or inkpad. I actually got an inkpad yesterday, (am I getting into this or what?!) but have no idea how to do this without possibly messing up the entire card. I know I can sorta slide the edge against the inkpad, but am afraid of getting ink on the actual card. Can someone help? Is there a preferred way to do this and how do I? Thanks so much Marilyn, sliding the edge along the inpad won't mess up your card - at least in my experience it adds a nice touch if a wee bit of the ink gets on the design - but if you just carefully hold the inkpad and rub it on the edges, you can do it without getting it on other parts of your card - easy pease, my friend. Sara, wanted to say "THANKS" again for your quick and kind reply. I didn't have a sponge around, so decided to be brave after reading what you wrote and I slid the edges of ALL my cards along the inkpad and it worked! You and Angela are right (thanks, too Angela) - a little ink on the sides didn't matter. Actually it was just about the same color so didn't even show! Whew.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Arell Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Sara's right...a little extra color getting onto the design is just fine! I inked the edges of my cards (mostly to hide the fact that they weren't cut/folded exactly even-LOL!)and even tried to get a little onto the front and the corners. You could practice on the edges of some junk mail to see what you like best. Thanks, Angela - it's also good for covering up those little "boo-boo's that so often this "sticky fingers" member tends to make - I love the distressing ink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Arell Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Well, my ATCs are designed, printed, assembled and waiting for blinging! One QUESTION, please? How can I color the edges of the card? They are very white while the card is colored. I remember someone said something once about "destressing" ink or inkpad. I actually got an inkpad yesterday, (am I getting into this or what?!) but have no idea how to do this without possibly messing up the entire card. I know I can sorta slide the edge against the inkpad, but am afraid of getting ink on the actual card. Can someone help? Is there a preferred way to do this and how do I? Thanks so much Marilyn, sliding the edge along the inpad won't mess up your card - at least in my experience it adds a nice touch if a wee bit of the ink gets on the design - but if you just carefully hold the inkpad and rub it on the edges, you can do it without getting it on other parts of your card - easy pease, my friend. Sara, wanted to say "THANKS" again for your quick and kind reply. I didn't have a sponge around, so decided to be brave after reading what you wrote and I slid the edges of ALL my cards along the inkpad and it worked! You and Angela are right (thanks, too Angela) - a little ink on the sides didn't matter. Actually it was just about the same color so didn't even show! Whew.... Glad it helped, Marilyn - it's good for so many things - covering up mistakes, adding a touch of grunge and honestly, I think it adds an certain elegance to the ATC card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Arell Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Guardian Angels are making appearances around Scrap Girls - isn't this just the most awesome place every? Scrap Girls Family is the best! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bride Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 EYE CANDY ALERT .... When? This afternoon! Where? My mailbox @ home What? TeeCee & FloridaGranny's ATCs ..... Simply BEAUTIFUL!! *sorry ... I have to tease ... you ladies are going to flip over all these beautiful cards!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerbell11 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 LOL you crack me up Miss Lei! I am axiously awaiting when we get our package, they sound gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Arell Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Lei is such a tease - but angels have been know to tease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterflykisses Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I can't wait to see them all!! I am getting more curious by the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in N.Z Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Glad mine arrived ok and soooooooooooooooo looking forward to getting everybodies they sound so wonderful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bride Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Sara's arrived!! Beautiful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerbell11 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 So just a few more ! This is going to be a great set of Valentine's day cards, I can feel it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Arell Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Sara's arrived!! Beautiful!! Angels are among us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida granny Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 EYE CANDY ALERT .... When? This afternoon! Where? My mailbox @ home What? TeeCee & FloridaGranny's ATCs ..... Simply BEAUTIFUL!! *sorry ... I have to tease ... you ladies are going to flip over all these beautiful cards!!! Glad mine arrive OK -- I was keeping my fingers crossed. Ummm.... I know what mine look like, but... how about just a TINY peak at the others? C'mon, Lei; I can't stand the suspense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 O--KAY!!!! MIne are finished and in the envelope - will be mailed tomorrow! Hope I can keep up with those beauties you've been getting, Lei! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisha Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Finished mine up today too! I'll pop them in the post tomorrow. Whoopee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorac Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 As usual, I am late in getting my cards out in the mail. I would have had them done and out last week, however, I was visited by Mr. Sinus and Mr. Migraine. Wasn't a fun week. Anyway, I'll be putting them in the mail, hopefully, Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bride Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 O--KAY!!!! MIne are finished and in the envelope - will be mailed tomorrow! Hope I can keep up with those beauties you've been getting, Lei! They have arrived safe and sound and they are gorgeous, Marilyn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 O--KAY!!!! MIne are finished and in the envelope - will be mailed tomorrow! Hope I can keep up with those beauties you've been getting, Lei! They have arrived safe and sound and they are gorgeous, Marilyn! AWWwwwww.. THanks Lei - can't wait to see them all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiles Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Mine are going out today. whew! finally! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bride Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 Elisha's arrived today .... very pretty!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Arell Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I'm getting excited to see all of the gorgeous cards! I can't wait another day! Hurry up calendar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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