tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2594362587544005104.post6443051017878121814..comments2024-03-02T14:39:28.280-05:00Comments on Thimbles, Bobbins, Paper and Ink: Santa's workshopthimbles bobbins paper and inkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12930754124994052340noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2594362587544005104.post-22801481569347917352007-12-11T15:17:00.000-05:002007-12-11T15:17:00.000-05:00Fabulous image and beautifully made card! I have t...Fabulous image and beautifully made card! I have trouble with those detailed stamps too, but this turned out well and very vintage-looking.Karen Owenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02290174945984464344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2594362587544005104.post-66128996584277162942007-12-10T22:25:00.000-05:002007-12-10T22:25:00.000-05:00This is so lovely and another great stamp.This is so lovely and another great stamp.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2594362587544005104.post-31653117505779357812007-12-09T20:19:00.000-05:002007-12-09T20:19:00.000-05:00love this image! so "old world" Santa and your car...love this image! so "old world" Santa and your card is so gorgeous!Vintage Papershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687391415280594395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2594362587544005104.post-13795258111213728402007-12-08T00:38:00.000-05:002007-12-08T00:38:00.000-05:00Wow! That is an absolutely gorgeous stamp! The in...Wow! That is an absolutely gorgeous stamp! The ink you chose is perfect! It looks just like a finely detailed vintage drawing. Bravo!Barbara Hagertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13769419648325164734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2594362587544005104.post-38831957728107069472007-12-07T19:04:00.000-05:002007-12-07T19:04:00.000-05:00Beautiful card, Jennifer. I don't see any errors ...Beautiful card, Jennifer. I don't see any errors on it, but I know what you mean about the detailed stamps. I have the best luck with versafine and stazon depending on the stamping surface. I agree about not using too much pressure. I seem to have lots of test prints with these type of stamps, too.Tami Bayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11540576998753254535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2594362587544005104.post-19698563453058529852007-12-07T13:40:00.000-05:002007-12-07T13:40:00.000-05:00Beautiful work, such a great composition:)Beautiful work, such a great composition:)Gillian ....https://www.blogger.com/profile/07592474079983020467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2594362587544005104.post-25234399979433540272007-12-07T04:55:00.000-05:002007-12-07T04:55:00.000-05:00very nicevery niceAlexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959967768937700182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2594362587544005104.post-47809513807738013712007-12-07T03:34:00.000-05:002007-12-07T03:34:00.000-05:00Beautiful artwork.Beautiful artwork.Herminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12829058700289415551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2594362587544005104.post-52449162143820750332007-12-07T02:27:00.000-05:002007-12-07T02:27:00.000-05:00Great card, I love that stamp. I always use a stam...Great card, I love that stamp. I always use a stamping mat with very detailed stampsAndrea,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17889486356338918015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2594362587544005104.post-48702114491417550472007-12-07T01:54:00.000-05:002007-12-07T01:54:00.000-05:00Gorgeous stamp used very beautifully. Fab vintage ...Gorgeous stamp used very beautifully. Fab vintage scene.<BR/>I can't see any missing bits in this design. I have a very detailed stamp & its important to keep her very clean as the face details get blurred easily.<BR/>I find good quality inks are best for crisp images. I use Rangers black archival ink & the versamagic chalk inks. I've used cheap ones & the images seem blurred. I ink the stamp in dabbing movements while its laid upside down for even coverage.<BR/>Hope this helps a bit, Im only just getting back into stamping again.Paula J Atkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10291916200670438790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2594362587544005104.post-29953792735751342992007-12-07T01:19:00.000-05:002007-12-07T01:19:00.000-05:00Wow what is this lovely. Great art-work.Wow what is this lovely. Great art-work.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16589698770723641994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2594362587544005104.post-45459207676402231202007-12-06T20:42:00.000-05:002007-12-06T20:42:00.000-05:00Personally - I love the card as is. No complaints ...Personally - I love the card as is. No complaints from me. LOL But let me know if you find a better way with that type of stamp.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12012200700104959138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2594362587544005104.post-13338002448816476172007-12-06T14:25:00.000-05:002007-12-06T14:25:00.000-05:00No, Jennifer, you don't know me. I found your blo...No, Jennifer, you don't know me. I found your blog and just love it, so I'm popping by regularly. You are so talented and not doing what so many others are (like on splitcoast). That stuff is great, but I like people who go their own way. I was excited that I could give you some ideas / input instead of just gawking at your art. I am a calligrapher (20+ years) and a rubber stamper/cardmaker (15 years) down in Michigan. I don't have a blog, so you don't get the opportunity to peek at my art, but if you ever wanted me to snail mail you something, just e-mail me your address (no promises before 2008, though :) whimsicalhatbox@yahoo.com <BR/>p.s. really hoping you'll try (and show us) some of the other images you got - - I love vintage/detailed stuff!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2594362587544005104.post-38450311264334587382007-12-06T11:08:00.000-05:002007-12-06T11:08:00.000-05:00I really appreciate everyone's suggestions and wil...I really appreciate everyone's suggestions and will take each one under advisement. Perhaps I am using too much pressure. Thanks, Jacqueline, I'll "lighten up" a bit on the pressure used.<BR/><BR/>Nise, I too use and especially like the Versafine Vintage Sepia (it is what I used here.) I really appreciate you taking the time to give me lots of info here. By the way...I've been meaning to ask, do I know you? I can't link on your name and you always leave such terrific comments and suggestions. I can't tell by "nise" who you are. I bet I'll be blushing when I find out!<BR/><BR/>Thanks again everyone for your help. I'll keep plugging away at these images. I got 4 CD cases of images so and they are all the vintage detailed type. YIKES!<BR/><BR/>Jennifer :)thimbles bobbins paper and inkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12930754124994052340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2594362587544005104.post-14500478190264797682007-12-06T08:31:00.000-05:002007-12-06T08:31:00.000-05:00LOVE this stamp! When I do detailed stamps, I use...LOVE this stamp! When I do detailed stamps, I use a brayer to apply the ink. I like Versafine Vintage Sepia, which is a pigment ink. Steve, the guru at Old Island Stamps way off to the NW, suggested pigment ink over dye based when I asked him. I also apply firm, even pressure and often move to the kitchen counter top to do that, as you have a more solid base beneath. Another trick is to use another stamp the same size to apply the pressure with. If you put the picture of the uninked one against the picture of the inked one, you are less likely to have blank spots. That tip's from Darlene at Stampland in Chicago, who has lots of vintage, detailed stamps. Good Luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2594362587544005104.post-24891348162940797102007-12-06T08:16:00.000-05:002007-12-06T08:16:00.000-05:00What a gorgeous vintage image and goodness it is a...What a gorgeous vintage image and goodness it is a detailed stamp!! Don't have any tips for you only I've found that you don't need to press too hard only make sure that you press evenly. It looks pretty darn good to me!Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944649641750075500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2594362587544005104.post-43173251347935722582007-12-06T00:21:00.000-05:002007-12-06T00:21:00.000-05:00This is BEAUTIFUL Jennifer! I love the way the ima...This is BEAUTIFUL Jennifer! I love the way the image turned out, little tiny "missing pieces" add to the vintage charm.Deborah Marchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211999112146380759noreply@blogger.com