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Question: In the past I've used CTMH papers/inks but am interested in switching over to SU. If I buy the same colored ink/paper - can I do tone on tone stamping that way? Or do I need to buy the clear ink (can't think of the name of it) that you use for embossing?
Do you have a preference between CTMH or SU inks/papers? If so, why? I used to like CTMH because of the white core (great for sanding/distressing) but when I quit stamping a few years ago (getting back into it now) they had switched to only 12x12 which isn't ideal for stamping/cardmaking.
I could be wrong, but I think most card makers prefer Stampin' Up and most scrapbookers are CTMH fans. That could also explain CTMH switching over to 12x12 only.
From 2008 to 2012 CTMH was my company of choice. I'm a scrapbooker first, card maker second. I loved CTMH's beautiful coordinated 12x12 paper packs. I took a three year craft break and, so far, I've not been tempted to buy a single item from CTMH. Part of the reason is the cost and my limited resources. Part of it is that I have already have way too much pretty paper. And partly because I prefer rubber stamps to polymer stamps.
The embossing ink you were referring to is VersaMark. I can't speak to the tone on tone stamping. I'm sure someone will come through with your answer.
I haven't used CTMH papers for a while but didn't care for the white core.
Yes, you can definitely do tone on tone with the coordinating inks/paper. However, if you don't want to buy every color of ink, VersaMark is a great way to go.
Yes, tone on tone works great with SU. If you don't have a lot of SU inks yet, you might do well to start with a versamark pad so you can use it on every color of card stock for that effect.
Yes, tone on tone works great with SU. If you don't have a lot of SU inks yet, you might do well to start with a versamark pad so you can use it on every color of card stock for that effect.
Exactly what I would have said! I will add this: Versamark creates a softer tone on tone, the matching ink creates a slightly darker tone on tone.
TBS, I would go with Versamark until you decide which colours you absolutely love and want to use more; like stamping the sentiment in colour on white cardstock for example.
SU cardstock is a bit heavier than CTMH cardstock, if that makes a difference to you. CTMH inks were developed specifically for photopolymer stamps, so they work really well, while SU ink was developed for rubber. They may have tweaked the formula since they started offering photpolymer stamps themselves, and I've used SU inks with my CTMH stamps with excellent results.
As a side note, I didn't know that CTMH ever offered cardstock/paper in anything besides 12" x 12". I was a consultant for them back in 2003-2004, and that was all that was available then, too... SU's cardstock comes 8 1/2" x 11", but most of the paper packs are 12" x 12".
It may come down to which color palette you prefer, and if you prefer white core or color all the way through...
Linda's right - I jump in when Stampin'Up! is having a good sign-on special, get what I want, stay as active as I can and/or want to be, then fade away...repeat....repeat....repeat... ;)
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Linda's right - I jump in when Stampin'Up! is having a good sign-on special, get what I want, stay as active as I can and/or want to be, then fade away...repeat....repeat....repeat... ;)
Same here!
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Maybe this is a stupid question...but why does SU only have the patterned paper in the 12x12 size? I was hoping to switch to 8 1/2 x 11 and keep it all in a filing cabinet drawer. When I look at their catalog all I see is 12x12 for the patterned papers though. :( Or am I missing the 8 1/2 x 11 size somewhere?
Do you have to heat set the Versamark? Or just use it like any other ink? This might be a good option and then I'd just want to buy papers for now.
Am considering becoming a consultant just for the discount for inks/papers...anyone else do this? Is there a downside?
Thanks
The other thing you can do with Versamark is to emboss. You can stamp your image with Versamark, then sprinkle any colour of embossing powder on top. Tap off any excess powder back into the bottle. it has to be heat set however.
If you are deciding to go with Versamark for now, you may want a couple of neutral inks for sentiments-black and brown.
Maybe this is a stupid question...but why does SU only have the patterned paper in the 12x12 size? I was hoping to switch to 8 1/2 x 11 and keep it all in a filing cabinet drawer. When I look at their catalog all I see is 12x12 for the patterned papers though. :( Or am I missing the 8 1/2 x 11 size somewhere?
Not a stupid question at all! Someone else can maybe speak more to this but I suspect it's because of scrapbookers, I think any store of any brand sells primarily 12 x 12 patterned paper. Once in awhile they do come out with 6 x 6 pads of assorted prints too. They are handy for cardmakers.
Maybe this is a stupid question...but why does SU only have the patterned paper in the 12x12 size? I was hoping to switch to 8 1/2 x 11 and keep it all in a filing cabinet drawer. When I look at their catalog all I see is 12x12 for the patterned papers though. :( Or am I missing the 8 1/2 x 11 size somewhere?
I think, the second reason (aside from the scrapbookers) is the envelope punch board, as you need square paper for it.
SU Inks/Papers
I haven't tried CTMH inks in a long time and have a lot of SU inks but never use them just because I mostly colour my images with copics so I use Memento inks. So, for what its worth, that's my 2 cents. 
