tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post4296529321376735168..comments2024-03-28T12:15:05.971-04:00Comments on Simplicity by Lateblossom: Good Tools Susan Raihalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-5715062455533836122016-07-07T07:57:27.996-04:002016-07-07T07:57:27.996-04:00I think I have ALL of the colors of distress inks ...I think I have ALL of the colors of distress inks in the mini pad size. It seemed like such a great value to get so many colors. They are pretty inexpensive if you buy the sets online. I bought the little cases to put them in as well.<br /><br />Did you know that the round little foam pads fit perfectly underneath the ink pads? They must be just a bit larger than the cavity; because they stay neatly wedged in there. You never have to guess which color pad goes with which ink. I love it!<br /><br />There is also an online printable that allows you to stamp each color in a square so that you know what results you will get with each color! My slight OCD self loves that too.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11555524232243452021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-77780874195513865882016-07-06T11:49:56.484-04:002016-07-06T11:49:56.484-04:00I use the little foam dauber sponges and you are s...I use the little foam dauber sponges and you are so right about them falling apart and flaking off after awhile. Once I've destroyed all of those I just might have to try these sponges by Tim (yes, we're on a first name basis as well).Princess Judy Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14870980058627037243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-76343959571135198542016-07-06T09:37:00.333-04:002016-07-06T09:37:00.333-04:00Funny, I have the round TH sponges, but just yeste...Funny, I have the round TH sponges, but just yesterday I was looking at my older yellow sponges (like yours) and thinking I'd try them again. Maybe I'll remind myself why I set them aside!Cindy Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11736878229693665818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-47245785752758334592016-07-06T07:49:18.737-04:002016-07-06T07:49:18.737-04:00these are great for blending much better than the ...these are great for blending much better than the rectangle blending foam - I do cross contaminate occassionaly and tbh I haven't noticed any problems BUT the foam has always been dry and not just used if you see what I mean - lovely coloured cardDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15908070641475747131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-32808848491505704582016-07-06T04:13:52.369-04:002016-07-06T04:13:52.369-04:00I totally understand having one of these for each ...I totally understand having one of these for each ink pad. Cross contamination is rarely a good thing. Blending is one of the things on my list to practice as well as using my watercolor markers and paint. I seen gorgeous blended backgrounds with ink, but I'm not very good at it. So, it's on my to do list of things to practice this month. Angela Waltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10336511482443523206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-40482130286212698162016-07-06T00:38:56.668-04:002016-07-06T00:38:56.668-04:00I like to use these for blending too, and don'...I like to use these for blending too, and don't like the thought of mixing the colours. I've seen some people solve it by having racks of the tools, ready primed with a pad, one tool for each colour, but I don't have the space or the money for that. So I've stuck a little piece of the hooky side of Velcro touch and close fastener on the base of each of my inkpads. The back of a foam pad sticks beautifully to it, so now each inkpad has its own foam pad and they can't get mixed up<br />Jane Jane Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01380462044989718673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-90273589064976212252016-07-06T00:28:20.395-04:002016-07-06T00:28:20.395-04:00I love the distress inks and blending, but it'...I love the distress inks and blending, but it's not so easy for me. I struggle. However, your blending is perfect. Sheila Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14453580010456904917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-65325018144443905622016-07-05T22:25:33.947-04:002016-07-05T22:25:33.947-04:00Gorgeous sponging, Susan! Love the colors. If you ...Gorgeous sponging, Susan! Love the colors. If you remember the card I sent you last fall with the coil of copper thread, that leaf was the first thing I had sponged with my blending tool.uncbballfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09896542039583642083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-8630304383636439122016-07-05T19:01:10.765-04:002016-07-05T19:01:10.765-04:00BLENDING TOOL. Just sayin' ;)BLENDING TOOL. Just sayin' ;)maria f.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08185589886852752119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-44680267422778006962016-07-05T18:24:46.704-04:002016-07-05T18:24:46.704-04:00Those most certainly are delightful tools! I have ...Those most certainly are delightful tools! I have a set, but only 4 pads. I should get some more, but have only used them so far with my 4 colors of distress inks. They really do work beautifully, as your card demonstrates. Gorgeous rainbow.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03835448913758132227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-50741866266615687442016-07-05T18:20:45.917-04:002016-07-05T18:20:45.917-04:00I'll be interested to hear your view on the Di...I'll be interested to hear your view on the Disttess Inks. Personally, I love them. They blend great and I like the (simple) techniques (such as spritzing water on them) to get another look.<br /><br />I need to pull out my stencils more often! This is a great pop of color and "texture".Starlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02075522354027547485noreply@blogger.com