A BIT OF CUTENESS, AND SOME COLOURING

So far, at least, I have managed to resist the rather strong pull of Copic markers.  (Admirable, don't you think?!)  A couple of years ago I treated myself to a full set of Prismacolor coloured pencils, for my birthday.  They are THE most luscious pencils to use, with beautiful blending quality due to the high wax content in the leads.   Since becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I've been neglecting my pencils, and have chosen not to often use other brands of stamps.

However, the other day I bought some X-Press It Blending Card (designed for use with Copics), to see if I'd get a good result with my Prismacolors and Odourless Mineral Spirits.  I've always used Expression super-smooth card with my Prismacolors, but was curious to see how X-Press It compared.  I must say it's pretty good.  I still have about half a box of Expression to use up, but, hey, in about 5 years once it's empty, at least I know of a good alternative!

On both cards I have to show you, I've used a cute litte Stampavie image (I've had her for a couple of years, and don't remember her name, sorry!), and some Stampin' Up! products.

Stamps: Stampavie, SU! Sincere Salutations

Card: Crumb Cake, X-Press It Blending Card

DSP: Rich Razzleberry Patterns Designer Series Paper

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad, Crumb Cake stampin' pad

Other: Sponge Dauber, Lots of Tags sizzlits die, Prismacolor coloured pencils, Odourless Mineral Spirits, blending stumps, Basic Rhinestone

The second card I made, which I think is a bit reminiscent of the 1970s with the colours I've used, is going to a friend who is having a very bad run with injury and illness at the moment.  Hopefully it'll brighten her day.

Stamps: Stampavie, SU! Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card: Soft Suede, Peach Parfait, X-Press It Blending Card

DSP: Peach Parfait Patterns Designer Series Paper (hostess pack)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black inkpad, Soft Suede stampin' pad

Other: Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Beautiful Wings embosslits die, Basic Rhinestone, Prismacolor coloured pencils, Odourless Mineral Spirits, blending stumps