StampinEJ

Here you will find comments & evaluations regarding products in the market that we think are "MUST HAVES" in your stamping repertoire!  If you would like to feature your comments here, email me (stampinej@aol.com) for more details and ask me how you can earn FREEBIES!

Each of these products, of course, are available for ordering, or ready for purchase at Debra's Cottage!

Want an ink that gives a nice crisp impression? Then you need to own
the new dye-based Memento ink pads by Tsukineko. These ink pads are
a must to have! Not only do they come in 24 beautiful fresh color
selections, but they sure deliver a clean sharp impression to your
project and can be used on most any papers. No need to ink the stamp
several times, just ink it once and you will get even coverage. The
BEST PART:  It's FAST drying and FADE resistant! Also, the ink pad
works really well when using THE COPIC alcohol based markers. You
absolutely not have to worry about the alcohol ink smearing into your
inked images.  Now that's amazing!

See the fresh new colors here:  Memento.

VersaMark - (Tsukineko)

If you have not experienced VersaMark, you need to make it your next purchase. This very versatile stamp pad, is a must for everyone’s stamping collection.

Stamping with VersaMark on colored paper leaves the image of the stamp, without adding color. This is perfect for a background, where you might not want to introduce another color. The lighter the colored paper, the fainter the image will be. On darker paper, the image becomes very distinctive.

When using Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel (UTEE), VersaMark will improve the adherence of the powder, and increase the smooth effect of the result. Apply the VersaMark to the object you will be embossing. Dip in the UTEE. Heat until melted. Cool slightly, and re-apply the VersaMark and UTEE. Follow these instructions until the desired amount of thickness is attained.

Another use for VersaMark is in the application of Pearl Ex. Stamp the image with VersaMark, sprinkle on the Pearl Ex, and shake off the excess.

Twinkling H2O’s - (LuminArte, Inc.)

Twinkling H2O’s add so much to your paper art projects. Their versatility is never ending. The colors available are like no other product offered. They are very “sparkly”, and add so much to your project.

Twinkling H2O’s come in a hardened powder form, and can be applied to projects in many different ways. You can use them just as you would water colors by dipping your brush in water and then in the powder cake, and painting. You can spritz the powder with water and stir until a liquid paste occurs. With this process, you can apply the H2O’s directly to the stamp and stamp. This process will result in a more vibrant image. You can spritz after applying the H2O’s to the stamp and stamp. This will provide a “water colored" like image. You can continue to spritz and stamp, with each image becoming lighter in color.

Twinkling H2O’s can be used on most any product.  Paper mache, metal, paper flowers, watered down on journal pages and as background color are just a few ideas. Always try on a sample first.

The product comes in sets of 6, 12 and 24. When you make your initial purchase, choose the set or sets that contain the colors you use most often. Be sure and get at least basic colors. As you use them, you will begin to decide which additional sets you will use the most.

Every time I have introduced this product in my classes, students have fallen in love with the results they have gotten, and quickly added them to their collection.