Disclosure: I am NOT a card maker. I just play one on my blog from time to time.
I really like the whole "distressed/vintage" look (shocker, I know), however, I'm not a big, fancy tool kind of gal. I like to just make do with what I have most of the time... plus I'm a cheapskate and don't like to spend my paper spending money on tools. Ha!
However, about a year ago, I was in Hobby Lobby and was buying some new Tim Holtz Distress Ink (I like the Walnut Stain color a lot!) and I found these little sponge daubers. For some reason I was compelled to buy them, and I'm so glad I did.
You can tell I've used the one on the far right a lot. This is actually a new package I bought recently. I'll be digging out those fresh ones soon.
I like them because they give you more control on how much ink you can put on a page. I know there are other tools out there that can help with inking, but the selling point for these are that they fit on my finger like a thimble. I can get into all the nooks and crevices easily, and add "blurry edges" on things.
(Cards made with the Scripts Blackbird kit)
So next time you see some of these, grab 'em! I bet you'll like them.(I was not endorsed by Tim Hotlz or Tsukineko to post this! I just like the stuff!) :)
I've seen those in the store, but didn't really get it - now i need some!! :D
ReplyDeletethose are the best...i love them too....
ReplyDeleteso fun! I have one like that from SU that I'm in love with...good to know I can get them w/o paying as much shipping as they cost!!
ReplyDeleteCute cards! I've been wanting to try these, but forget to go look for them every time I'm at the craft store. Thanks for the reminder! They look fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new reader to your blog and love your tip today! Thanks. I know I'll be back! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the cards--to not "be" a card maker, you are definitely good at it! We have those little daubers at the store--did you get them from us? I have some I use with the Holtz inks too--they are so cool!
ReplyDeleteSurprisingly these were one of the first things I ever owned! It was a Stampin up party. Great cards!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this Virginia! I was trying to ink something today and couldn't get the ink pad into all the crevices...I was wishing that I had something to use. I'll have to look for these next time I'm at HL!
ReplyDeletedont lie. i know you and Tim are bff! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree! I love daubers..These cards are beautiful..are you sure you're not a cardmaker?..LOL
ReplyDeleteHey, Virg! Those cards are so cute!! I think you ARE a cardmaker after all. I am still so excited that you made the Lily Bee team and can't wait to see your work with the new collections.
ReplyDeletep.s. aren't those little daubers fun?