White Craft Ink

[Shooglenifty]

I was wondering - does anyone use this ink by itself? When I see it used in the catty, it always has white embossing powder used with it... is that because it doesn't show too well or it smears, or ... whatever?

I'm getting the new? snowman set in the current catty (where you stamp all his parts and put him together) and I was going to make him out of patterned paper, so I need the white to show.

If anyone has advice here, I'd appreciate it!

Rachel

[bondgurl]

The white craft ink is opaque(ish), it will show up on coloured and patterned paper.

HOWEVER, the image can be very subtle. If you want your snowman to stan out, it's probably best to emboss him with white detail powder as well. If you look at this card in my gallery, you will see I did some circles on the bottom half of my card with white craft ink. Hopefully this will give you a better idea of what to expect.

Spotted Inspiration by bondgurl at Splitcoaststampers

Hope that helps!

[Shooglenifty]

Thanks so much - if anyone else sees this post and can send me a link to your gallery work with the white craft ink, I'd really appreciate it! :-D

Thanks,
Rachel

[stamper1996]

Here's craft ink (not embossed) on eggplant paper:
John Lennon card by stamper1996 at Splitcoaststampers

Not embossed on bliss blue:
Photo corner classic convertible by stamper1996 at Splitcoaststampers

[kathat]

I love white craft but I think if you want a crisp white that really stands out on your paper, you'll be better off embossing in white.

Here's the craft white on Old Olive: Happy Blooms by kathat at Splitcoaststampers

on Basic Black: Bar Code Thanks by kathat at Splitcoaststampers

on Vintage Violet: Kathat's Doodle This by kathat at Splitcoaststampers

on Regal Rose: So Sweet by kathat at Splitcoaststampers

on Chocolate Chip: Watercolor Garden Smile by kathat at Splitcoaststampers

on Basic Black, again: Cheesecloth and U by kathat at Splitcoaststampers

and on Elegant Eggplant: Purple Elegance by kathat at Splitcoaststampers

I really like the craft white ink :-)

[al_silver2]

I like using it on Kraft paper...flourishes look good done in it...then add colour for flowers or whatever other images you want. It also looks good used with a background stamp on lighter cs if you want a hint of texture.

[momsquiltn]

I cased this lovely card by Jantink and didn't put one in my gallery so want to share hers. This is so pretty with the white on blue.
Peaceful Wishes Card by JanTInk at Splitcoaststampers

[momsquiltn]

I forgot to share this one too. It also isn't mine, but it's in my favorites. Love the white on navy and the gold really adds that little something!
Need something? by Kristin Moore at Splitcoaststampers

[bnlnkids]

Here's a card I made that uses WW craft and a very fine, detailed image and I still think it shows up really well, even without embossing:

Birthday Card

And maybe, if I had taken my time and gotten a better photo of it, it would've shown up better in the pic! LOL :rolleyes:

Anyway, I'd say if you're stamping him onto PP, then embossing is probably a good idea, just to help him stand out better. Other than a situation like you described, I think WW craft is opaque enough to stand on its own. HTH

[jenrn]

I bought mine mostly so I could stamp the backside of my cards that are made with a darker color (hand stamped by jen....)

I also use it to color chipboard pieces, it works great for this!

[KTstamper]

I use mine all the time! I don't even have the white embossing power, so obviously I don't think it's necessary for the white to look nice. I also use the vanilla frequently, but not as much as the white. (probably my most used pad after black)