So Stampin Blends – ready to learn more?
What are Stampin Blends? They are a paper crafters delight!
But really, what are they? They are an alcohol based marker from Stampin' Up. Each color has both a light and a dark marker that can be purchased individually or together in a combo pack.
Because they are manufactured by Stampin' Up!, they were done with the exclusive color line from Stampin' Up! – and that's one of the best features about Stampin' Up! – their color coordination.
Years ago, when I was a wee young stamper, I liked a lot that SU offered, but what really sucked me in was their product coordination, specifically with their colors.
- For example, you can get Night of Navy in:
- Ink Pad & Refill
- Marker
- Card Stock
- Ribbon
- Patterned Paper
- Stampin Blend
And if you have ever tried to match up navy's before – you know what a royal pain in the booty it is to do! I truly don't like buying anything that I know isn't going to work well together, so I love that I can buy with 100% confidence in color coordination through Stampin' Up!
I LOVE coloring with Copic markers. Wait – let me back up… I LOVE the effect I get coloring with my Copics. But I haven't used them in years because, going back to Night of Navy, I had to use 7 different blues to get it to look right with my Night of Navy card stock. And then you factor in how much time I was spending, and so they just didn't get used.
With Stampin Blends, I use two markers, sometimes even just one, and it looks great all the time. So I actually use them – brilliant concept, huh?
It's one thing for me to talk about them, it's another to show you. Below are a handful of videos to get you started. There are also links to other Stampin Blends videos to get you going.
See all your colors and product options here. And get some answers to your questions here. And then, make some popcorn, sit back and enjoy the videos I made for you!
Here is a video that is an Overview:
Here is a video that is about fun techniques you can do with your Color Lifter with your Stampin Blends:
Here is a video that is a quick tip to help you always grab the right color of Stampin Blends:
Here a video on why you should get both of your neutrals along with colors with Stampin Blends:
How many color sets are there? You get 1 light and 1 dark in the set, right?
Hi Sharon! There are 10 sets of colors, 2 sets of neutrals, 2 individual colors (Ivory and Bronze) and the Color Lifter. For the sets of colors and neutrals, there is a light and a dark for each color.
Excellent videos. Thank you!!!
Hi Megan,
I have quite a few alcohol markers in my collection. Can they be used by combining them with the coordinated Stampin Blends when coloring?
I don’t know the official recommendation is, but I have used them together without issue 🙂
Thank you Meg, I’m enjoying your tips and learning at the same time!