Vintage Stampin' Ink refills for the ink spots NOW AVAILABLE!

Vintage Stampin' Ink refills for the ink spots included with the Distressing Essentials kit are now available as write-in items. {Description of distressing kit at bottom of this post.}

• 125731 Tea Stain Vintage Stampin' Ink refill $4.95 US/$5.95 CA 
• 125732 Charcoal Vintage Stampin' Ink refill $4.95 US/$5.95 CA 
• 125733 Mahogany Vintage Stampin' Ink refill $4.95 US/$5.95 CA
• 125734 Navy Blue Vintage Stampin' Ink refill $4.95 US/$5.95 CA

Here is a reminder of how to re-ink with the Vintage Stampin' Ink refills

Re-inking a Vintage Ink Spot is different than re-inking a Classic Stampin' Pad or Spot. To create a distressed, aged appearance, a Vintage Ink Spot should be drier than a Classic Stampin' Pad. When it's too dry--that is, the ink applies more lightly than you like on your projects--you should re-ink the Spot. To re-ink your Vintage Ink Spot, do the following: 

1. Using the eyedropper in the Vintage Ink Refill, apply ink one drop at a time in equal, thin stripes on the pad. Do not saturate the pad; it needs to be drier than a Classic Stampin' Pad. Let the ink settle into the pad for a few minutes before continuing. 
2. Using the edge of a credit card, drag the ink diagonally across the pad from corner to corner. This will ensure that the ink is heavier in some places than others, which is necessary to create a distressed appearance.
3. Blot lightly with a paper towel to remove excess ink.

What is the distressing kit? Sold on page 203 of our main Idea Book & Catalog.

Distressing Essentials	118762
Price: $19.95
Distressing Essentials includes tools that make it easier than ever for you to create a distressed, vintage appearance on your projects. Includes the following tools: ■ Sanding block and emery board for distressing Designer Series paper or smoothing the edges of paper that has been adhered to chipboard ■ Precision files for sanding intricate die cuts and sanding in tight areas ■ Blendable vintage ink and stamp for creating an aged appearance: Tea Stain, Charcoal, Mahogany, Navy ink ■ Because vintage ink contains alcohol, they are not recommended for scrapbooking   Order 24/7 by clicking on the white button on my blog above!