Hello friends. I often admire fussy, tedious, time consuming crafts but I know that I would not enjoy them. I really wanted to get the look of parchment craft (an elaborate embossing and paper piercing technique on vellum also known as pergamano) so I improvised a quick fix:
I later learned that if you emboss 2 sheets of cheap vellum at once it won’t crack. Also if you have the same Spectrum Noir markers that I do and find that some have dried out (before you even used them) you can make them juicy again with this quick tip:
That trick will work with any alcohol based marker. Many people asked if it will work with rubbing alcohol and the answer is maybe, I have not tried it so if you do leave a comment and let me know! Thanks for stopping by and til next time happy crafting!
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Lindsay hope you are doing good today. We have ice falling in Tennessee tonight. Been a yucky day today. I don’ t know why but my bows turn out better upside down to. Have a good week. And yes I watched the whole tutorial.
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thanks Patricia!
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hi, i watched your tutorial all the way through also! i like the fact that watching you is like being in my craft room with someone i know. fun. we are having crappy weather here in wisconsin also. it’s going to take spring a long time to get here. have a great day and by the way…i loved your sea horse!
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thank you Darlene!
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Thanks for this . I don’t have time for the fussy stuff either. You give such wonderful tips and lessons.
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Mornin’ Lindsay,
Thanks sooooo much for the tip on dry markers. I too, have purchased some SN markers that were dry out of the box. Again, you’ve saved me some cash. Thanks also for the vellum tips – I love that stuff and am always looking for new ideas to try.
Blessings,
Marie
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FYI Special tape for vellum is available……..I bought mine several years ago. Love the look of embossed vellum. Might use it for my Easter cards. Thanks for the reminder.
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Love love love both your videos today. The vellum idea is beautiful and I like you dont want to take up peragamo but do like the soft look of the vellum, will definately use this one.
Your video on reviving the Spectrum Noir is a life safer. I purchased the 72 pens when they had a terrific sale on them and when I went to
use them I had so many that were completely dry brand new I wanted to scream. Thank goodness I didnt toss them, your a life saver Lindsay, thank you.
Gathering supplies when your new doesnt allow you to use everything all at once so it was great to know I can salvage these. Now I have some dry NEW also distress markers, any tips for those?
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yes ma’am, here is how to revive the waterbased markers: http://youtu.be/vmOJLBjF5LQ
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Thank you Lindsay, appreciate that. Getting some vellum out now, just love that look.
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Thanks for the video. I like this idea also. I don’t think I will ever get into this type of paper crafting but I will definitely try it your way. I don’t use my Spectrum Noir markers a lot. I keep them stored in an airtight container to be on the safe side.
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Joyce, just as a headsup. I stored my new markers in the zip bag made for them (it holds 36 pens) laid on its side so both tips would get ink and put them inside a air tight plastic lided container and they were still dry. I was told by Crafters Companion that they have to be used all the time or they will dry out. I dont color a lot let alone daily so this will be
a problem for me. Glad I didnt buy the other three 24 marker sets besides the 72. Thats a lot of bottles of re-inkers for these and very costly.
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Another great video Lindsay! I love watching you do all these awesome projects full of tips. ~Diane
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Tanks Lindsay….both videos had a lot of information…TFS!
Jan
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Love IT!!!! Yes, still watching and the video shows what you need to know to get the faux pergamano look! Thank you !
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