The Misti review

1. A Tool for All Techniques
2. First things first, I would like to say how the MISTI lives up to its name...totally the best invention for stampers. I like using the MISTI to be able to make multiple impressions of the same image or sentiment because one impressions is NEVER black enough to look really good, especially on a background done with some technique already... To get good coverage you must stamp more than once and the MISTI makes it possible to do that without over-stamping smudges.
3. The MISTI helps me find a perfect alignment for sentiments or accent images. I can place my stamp on my project where I want it to be, close the lid of the MISTI, picking up the stamp on the acrylic surface and then because of the gridlines, I can see if it is straight. The gridlines help me make minor adjustments, as necessary.
4. I have also used the MISTI lately to do multiple colors for a solid stamp. I could do one color at a time and never have to worry about placement.
5. Another way that I have enjoyed my MISTI lately is to over-stamp an image that has been stamped once and colored. Yes, scary, but it looks fabulous! When I color, I first stamp with Memento black and color with Copic Markers, but Memento black is NOT black enough for my preference. After I color, I put my image cardstock back into the MISTI and use the same stamp inked with Versafine Black and repeat the impression. Wow, what a difference, and now the image looks so sharp and crisp
6. Finally, I use the MISTI for exact placement when I do a scene of some kind, like the Fairy Lights card I made above and the Fairy In the Moonlight below. I was able to pre-place all of my images on the card front without the burden and time of using a stamp aligner.
7.  For example, I was able to place my fairy toe exactly on top of the mushroom with no errors or open spacing.

The MISTI has been helpful to me in many stamping situations. Yes, it's the most important stamp tool invented.

(As seen on SplitcoastStampers Product Forum Review)

Another example of placement and the fairy was stamped probably 5 times to get it nice and black and complete in coverage.

This is the card where I stamped each color separately

This card was stamped with Memento black and colored with Copic Markers then after completely colored, re-stamped with VersaFine black to give the image some real pop and definition!  

I hope you have enjoyed this review of the Misti tool (Most Incredible Stamp Tool Invented).

Thanks for visiting!

Robin

Spellbinders 3-D Embossing Folders Review

To see this review in full, click here. The folders I received for review were the waves and the ropes.  I found both were perfect for the nautical look and the ropes were wonderful for the western theme!
The ropes embossed really well and were easy to ink afterward.  The waves took a little more care.  The paper wanted to crack a bit even after misting.  But the results were still fantastic as you can see and they were easy to sand or ink after embossing.  You can use a Cuttlebug or other like cutter.  Use the base plate, c plate and the folder, no B plate.  The folder acts like the B plate.  It works perfectly.  You do NOT need a special machine.
I think that these folders would be wonderful with very thin metal as well.  My next project using these folders will be with metal, just have to try that!
My opinion is that most people will really like the results that they get from these folders!

Chameleon Pens Review

Hello dear friends!  Today I'd like to introduce you to a new coloring system and to give you my views on the product.  First I will show you some of the cards I've done with them.

These are my cards so far and for this review!

I have found that the pens do have a learning curve as stated on their web site.  I watched all the company's learning videos before beginning even my first card!  I like them best when using them in medium spaces like flower petals.  My first card above may have been too difficult for my first try but as I learned just how long each "charge" would last I started picking more appropriate projects for learning.  The best image for using the pens in all their values was the Hydrangea.  I was able to color a multitude of petals with each charge from light to very dark. 

On the Tulips I learned to mix colors for more depth and realistic flower colors.  On the roses, I just pretty much stuck to the pink throughout and each petal was done from light to darker with one pen.  I did add a bit of another color to deepen the shadows and this is where I would love to have had another darker shade of pink for such times.  I would wish that as the company grows they would add a few "in-between" colors.  They have 3 greens, 3 blues, two yellows etc. I would like at least another pink (darker) and maybe another red, purple, etc. 

All in all I think that it has a very pleasant look to it and with the learning, of course, comes a more beautiful outcome.  Judging from comments I got in my gallery on Splitcoaststampers, people in general really like the look!

Don't buy them thinking they are like Copic Markers because they ARE NOT.  If you are proficient with Copics you WILL have to relearn with this system.

Don't get discouraged though.  Just like learning any new coloring system, you WILL get better at it!!

So these are my thoughts about the Chameleon Pens and I hope this has helped.

I have not refilled my pens yet so I can't really comment on the ease or difficulty of that part.

Robin

Stamp credits: Make It Crafty digi's, Power Poppy Digi, Our Daily Bread Designs, Inky Antics

Chameleon Pens-Tulips

Good evening everyone!

This is my third project using the Chameleon Pens.  I think I'm starting to get the hang of it.  I like the colored images better when I use multiple colors, hopefully you agree! I used the pink, Bisque, red and warm yellow on the tulips. Olive and spring grren on the leaves.
The dies are from Spellbinders and I dyed my ribbon to match the Bo Bunny double dot card stock.
The image is a digi by Power Poppies.
Leave a comment and tell me what you think.

Clearsnap-Colorbox Graphic 45 Decades Ink Pads Review

Hello all! Todays post is a review of some new inks by Clearsnap in Graphic 45 colors!!!

All these cards are stamped with the new ink pads made especially to match the Graphic 45 papers.  Obviously, you can use them with any paper, which I have on some of these cards. but they are exact matches to some of the Graphic 45 lines.  I would imagine there will be more colors in future to match other lines of paper that Graphic 45 has.

I used the ink for direct stamping and found that they even worked with my Copic Markers when very dry or heat set.

I used them direct to paper and also with sponges and stencils.  I used them for stippling, edging and distressing.  In all applications, they worked very well.

One perk more is that the lids fit tightly and the ink is less likely to dry out as fast.

To find more about this review and to see other designers cards with this ink, click HERE.