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Wednesday 6 April 2011

Tatty (as opposed to my Tat)

Finally received my order of Tatty Button stamps - nearly bit the posties hand off cos I had waited ages for them to arrive!
Had a play making a Birthday Card for a forum friend - to be honest I think its more suitable for one of my daughters teenage friends, but I am sure BIC is a teenager at heart!
I wanted to use alcohol inks on this card as BIC had emailed me with a puzzling problem - which is still puzzling me! When she used the metallic mixatives with her alcohol inks, they rub off quite easily - cant say I have ever had this problem and it seems whatever she tries - different paper, heat setting etc etc the problem isnt resolved, any ideas anyone?? (or I am wondering if she just has a dodgy bottle)

Back to the stamps - designed by my lovely talented bloggy friend Ange Lee. I just love them, I dont do cute, but the Stampotique people are just TOO grungy/off the wall for me (plus I refuse to buy wood mounted stamps anymore) but these are nicely in the middle - they can be cute or you can grunge her up a bit - and MOST importantly, she has a mouth!!

Off to Ally Pally this weekend, sure there is nothing I need but loads I want!! esp now since i have seen a couple of Jennies new stamps 

(oh if anyone is wondering where my WOYWW is this week - my dearest OH told me last night I had to clear my craft room as he has arranged for an electrician to come in tomorrow to do a few jobs - anyone who has seen my craft room knows that this is no mean feat - so I promise you you DO NOT want to see my desk today !

9 comments:

  1. I am off to AP as well on Saturday, though I am on a strict don't buy much regime as I may have to look for a new job.... but I am looking forward to it. Don't think I've had problems with AI's rubbing off.
    The card is great, and I hope you get your desk sorted soon!!

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  2. You didn't mention you are staying with your Bessie Mate !!!
    Love the card and I am sure BIC will too
    See ya tomorrow - can't wait, red top will be waiting xx
    Sparkles

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  3. Loving your Tatty Button, must have been murder to cut out though, so tiny. Definitely have to have stamps with mouths, unless they are faceless of course. Have a great time with Sparkles at Ally Pally. Annette x

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  4. Fab Tatty! I used some bronze mixative with other inks t'other day on a bamboo tile and the mixative dried to a granular/powdery finish. I just thought it may have been because it's a really old bottle.

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  5. Awe, this did make me smile! I LOVE it!!! x

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  6. love this card the image is fab. I have no idea about the mixative i have never heard of this either

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  7. Very cute little card and I did enjoy hopping through your blog. Fun to read and stroll through the pics.

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  8. The card is beautiful and it has turned me itno a teenager again!! Love BIC xx

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  9. Hi. I'm just dropping a quick note to all of Birdflyingnorth blog followers that I am now at: crazyfishstudiodesigns.blogspot.com I wanted to go in a new more arts centered creative direction so please come and follow on this continueing art adventure:)

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