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I was wondering if anyone had a list of the Stampin Up Cardstock colors and the shade of ink to use for sponging the edges?
For example, if I used Green Galore cardstock, what color ink would I use to sponge the edges so it would stand out? (I assume the Green Galore ink would match the same color cardstock ... so I'm looking for the next matching shade to use.)
I don't have a list...I just use a shade darker if I want it to stand out or the same color for a subtle look. If I am doing something VERY aged looking I use Choc Chip or Black depending on the tones of the rest of the colors...and with winter stuff I often use a Silver Metallic.
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I don't have a list...I just use a shade darker if I want it to stand out or the same color for a subtle look. If I am doing something VERY aged looking I use Choc Chip or Black depending on the tones of the rest of the colors...and with winter stuff I often use a Silver Metallic.
Excellent tips here ... another great source for color is the Color Coach. I usually use the Dynamic Duos as a starting point for my cards (lighter one for the base and darker for amtting, accents and ... sponging). Some examples (from memory) are So Saffron/More Mustard, Sage Shadow/Handsome Hunter, and Bashful Blue/Brilliant Blue.
You can also use the complimentary color if you want it to stand out (one example from memory is Pretty in Pink and Sage Shadow are complimetary colors)
This is AWESOME information, and I LOVE how you explain why you use certain shades. I will definitely keep your tips for future reference and experimenting.
I think these combinations are the type I am looking for right now:
So Saffron/More Mustard; Sage Shadow/Handsome Hunter; Bashful Blue/Brilliant Blue.
As I am not a Stampin' Up demonstrator, I don't have access to the inks to see firsthand what would work (without buying them all ... which I would love to do if my pockets were deeper ). So, for now, I was hoping I could get suggestions from here ~ if not for all the colors ~ the ones used most often. If I could get the next shade for all the colors, I'd gladly combine it in a chart and share for anyone interested.
Off the top of my head, these are the colors I see used most often and would love your suggestions for a shade darker that would match but make the colors stand out:
Brilliant Blue
Close to Cocoa
Elegant Egg Plant
Green Galore
Only Orange
Pretty in Pink
Real Red
Yo-Yo Yellow
Again, thanks for any help. All combinations would be appreciated!!
I'm not a demo either - I have a suggestion - have you thought about purchasing the spots? That way you will have all the colors at less of the price. Then you can slowly add the larger pads for the colors you use the most.
Do you have the SU! color wheel? That is where you find the dynamic duo colors mentioned above.
I took one of the combo packs of c/s in each color family and punched out 2 of the tag punches per color. I labeled each tag with the color of the paper and the family it came from
In one of each color I punched a hole and put them all on one binder ring. For the other set I put them in a small plastic container with a top.
I use these to help me see what the colors will look like together before I start putting ink to paper. I'm a visual person and this has helped me a bunch! I can take them out of the plastic container and spread them around my workspace. The ones on the ring I use if I'm working on a project and just want a quick color check for a mat or something.
Did any of this make sense? I feel like I'm rambling while I ingest this much needed caffeine this morning LOL
HTH
Andrea
This is AWESOME information, and I LOVE how you explain why you use certain shades. I will definitely keep your tips for future reference and experimenting.
I think these combinations are the type I am looking for right now:
So Saffron/More Mustard; Sage Shadow/Handsome Hunter; Bashful Blue/Brilliant Blue.
As I am not a Stampin' Up demonstrator, I don't have access to the inks to see firsthand what would work (without buying them all ... which I would love to do if my pockets were deeper ). So, for now, I was hoping I could get suggestions from here ~ if not for all the colors ~ the ones used most often. If I could get the next shade for all the colors, I'd gladly combine it in a chart and share for anyone interested.
Off the top of my head, these are the colors I see used most often and would love your suggestions for a shade darker that would match but make the colors stand out:
Brilliant Blue Night of Navy
Close to Cocoa Choc Chip
Elegant Egg Plant Black or Craft White is fun too
Green Galore Handsome Hunter
Only Orange Really Rust or Ruby Red
Pretty in Pink Pixie Pink or Ruby Red
Real Red Bravo Burgundy
Yo-Yo Yellow Summer Sun
Again, thanks for any help. All combinations would be appreciated!!
Judy
These are just a few possibilities...honestly I use the same color ink on the CS most often...it shows up, but isn't hard to work with.
__________________ Cher No longer stamping...on to bigger things.
I'm not a demo either - I have a suggestion - have you thought about purchasing the spots? That way you will have all the colors at less of the price. Then you can slowly add the larger pads for the colors you use the most.
Do you have the SU! color wheel? That is where you find the dynamic duo colors mentioned above.
I took one of the combo packs of c/s in each color family and punched out 2 of the tag punches per color. I labeled each tag with the color of the paper and the family it came from
In one of each color I punched a hole and put them all on one binder ring. For the other set I put them in a small plastic container with a top.
I use these to help me see what the colors will look like together before I start putting ink to paper. I'm a visual person and this has helped me a bunch! I can take them out of the plastic container and spread them around my workspace. The ones on the ring I use if I'm working on a project and just want a quick color check for a mat or something.
Did any of this make sense? I feel like I'm rambling while I ingest this much needed caffeine this morning LOL
HTH
Andrea
Oh!! What a DUMMY I am. I don't have the spots, but I do have a cardstock sample of each Stampin' Up color. I am SUCH a visual person that I never thought to just compare cardstock colors ... sigh.
ALL of your suggestions are great ... and made a lot of sense. Caffeine works!!
These are just a few possibilities...honestly I use the same color ink on the CS most often...it shows up, but isn't hard to work with.
Oh, you are WONDERFUL!! No kidding!! This is EXACTLY what I was looking for!! Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!! Now, that I have a base to work from for these colors, I can also experiment as you suggested!!
One thing I learned from JanTink...use a shade lighter in your cardstock and sponge with the ink color you want to be your main focus. So for example:
Cut piece of Apricot Appeal cardstock, stamp a background image with Pumpkin Pie. Then sponge edges with Pumpkin Pie & Really Rust. Here's a sample of JanTink's that explains what I mean: Grateful Elegance by JanTInk at Splitcoaststampers
You have received great tips! One other thing I'd like to add is that craft/pigment ink dries darker on the cardstock than classic/dye ink. This makes it nice for a more subtle, yet still noticeable, edging but be careful not to smear it (I do top and bottom, let dry a few minutes then do left and right). The spots are awesome for this because they reduce the chances of "oops" I sometimes get when I use the full-size pad for inking edges.
Stamping with Versamark (it's clear) leaves something that looks like a watermark. It just darkens whatever color you stamp it on. The difference is noticeable but subtle. I used it on the bottom of this sympathy card because I wanted a tone-on-tone look.
Stamping with Versamark (it's clear) leaves something that looks like a watermark. It just darkens whatever color you stamp it on. The difference is noticeable but subtle. I used it on the bottom of this sympathy card because I wanted a tone-on-tone look.
Oh, this may be exactly what I'm looking for. I'm wondering, though, if the VersaMark is clear, can I use a sponge when inking the sides of my pieces? (Will I be able to see the VersaMark on the sponge?) (I need to get a VersaMark pad anyway, so I can try this on my own, but was wondering if you had an answer/any suggestions?)
Sorry, but I've only used it for the watermark look and embossing. It's kind of sticky compared to dye ink. That's why it's great for embossing. You could probably use a sponge, but I haven't tried it. Let us know if it works!
I was wondering if anyone had a list of the Stampin Up Cardstock colors and the shade of ink to use for sponging the edges?
For example, if I used Green Galore cardstock, what color ink would I use to sponge the edges so it would stand out? (I assume the Green Galore ink would match the same color cardstock ... so I'm looking for the next matching shade to use.)
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Sponge on the same color ink as the paper. It comes out darker than the paper.
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The paired suggestions from the Color Coach:
Ruby REd/Cameo Coral
Pink Passion/Pixie Pink
Rose REd/REgal Rose
Old Olive/Certainly Celery
Always Artichoke/Mellow Moss
Handsome Hunter/Sage Shadow
Green Galore/Gable Green
Chocolate Chip/Close to Cocoa
Night of Navy/Brocade Blue
Brilliant Blue/Bashful Blue
Lovely Lilac/Almost Amethyust
Taken with Teal/Tempting Turquoise
Perfect Plum/Pale Plum
Summer Sun/Barely Banana
Pumpkin Pie/Apricot Appeal
More Mustard/So Saffron
This was a great question, and some great answers too! I'm pasting them onto a resources page for future reference.
The paired suggestions from the Color Coach:
Ruby REd/Cameo Coral
Pink Passion/Pixie Pink
Rose REd/REgal Rose
Old Olive/Certainly Celery
Always Artichoke/Mellow Moss
Handsome Hunter/Sage Shadow
Green Galore/Gable Green
Chocolate Chip/Close to Cocoa
Night of Navy/Brocade Blue
Brilliant Blue/Bashful Blue
Lovely Lilac/Almost Amethyust
Taken with Teal/Tempting Turquoise
Perfect Plum/Pale Plum
Summer Sun/Barely Banana
Pumpkin Pie/Apricot Appeal
More Mustard/So Saffron
This was a great question, and some great answers too! I'm pasting them onto a resources page for future reference.
Thank you for this information!! This is EXACTLY what I was looking for.
Stampin Up Cardstock ~ Colors to Sponge?
