A Sketch Challenge and What is Hybrid Ink?

 Hey Everybody,

Today begins Stampin' Up's Earn Double points for purchases. This is for three days, April 15th-17th.  Instead of earning 10% you get 20% credit on a $20 or more order. Check it out here.

Here is our challenge for today. You can check it out here.

I cut a 3" square then used my punch to make fancy corners. I stamped the little guy with the new Stampin' Up! black hybrid ink. I water colored with my water brush and inks smooshed on my glass mat. This was a fun way to easily layer the colors of the bird. I layered the card and added the sentiment on the reverse side of my designer series paper. This will go on a dinner tray at a local hospital.

Keywords: SC1108

Stamps: Unity Stamps-A Little Ruffled, SU basic black hybrid

Paper: white, night of navy, SU Floral Charm designer series paper

Paper Size: A2

Ink: Distress Inks-mustard seed, dried marigold, spiced marmalade, rusty hinge

Accessories: water brush, SU triple punch

Techniques: watercoloring

The Basic Black Hybrid Stampin’ Pad is an all-purpose ink pad for coloring stamped images with Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers AND for watercoloring! That’s right! Gone are the days of using different black inks for specialty coloring techniques—the Basic Black Hybrid Stampin’ Pad can handle them all. Simply stamp your image in this ink, wait for it to dry, and confidently color it in with zero bleeding. Features a felt ink pad with permanent, acid-free ink in our unique color formulation of black.

DETAILS
- 1 ink pad
- Color: Basic Black
- Works with alcohol markers AND watercoloring
- Permanent ink
- Acid free
- Refill available (sold separately)

HYBRID STAMPIN’ PADS
- Are the ultimate ink pads for craft stamping and coloring techniques.
- Are bleed-resistant to alcohol markers and watercolor.
- Have a high-quality permanent ink for an amazing color experience.
- Are great for both beginners and experts!

*This ink pad will be available May 5th with the new catalog.

166648    BASIC BLACK HYBRID STAMPIN' PAD    $12.00

I wouldn't get rid of my Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad which is used when coloring with alcohol markers. Nor would I get rid of my Stazon black ink which is used for Watercoloring. I'd use those inks up before purchasing the hybrid ink unless you are tired of trying to remember which ink you use for which process.

I found this pad was difficult to open by lifting the lid. When I opened it like the new magnetic ink pads, it worked well.  To open the new magnetic ink pads, hold the top of the case and roll the lid to the right and lift.

 Well, that's it for today. I get to see my Mia Mia and my buddy Si Guy tonight. I'm babysitting and can't wait! That's what grandmas live for, watching the grands without parents around! LOL

Thanks for stopping by.

Blessings,

Sue