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[@Peggy2316]

Beautiful cards and ink blending, Mary!! That’s one of my favorite things to do!! I have so many ink blended backgrounds to make into cards!!

[@laurawood2377]

Thank you Mary, you have the best classes and information.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh thank you so much for your kind words!

[@jackiejohnson7158]

Thanks, Mary! I loved your sunset card. Just fabulous.

[@marypolancodesigns]

YAY I'm so happy you liked it!

[@smply4you]

Thank you so much Mary for this video. You always give us great tips and tricks and you are so generous! Super grateful to you x

[@MareeForman]

Thanks Mary for all you do. Great blending video. It’s also one of my favourite colouring methods. ❤❤❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much! It's my favorite too!

[@donnaschraeder8670]

Great blending tips, thank you! I'm looking forward to trying the different blending.

[@michelegourd5742]

Beautiful Mary!! I love ink blending!! Thanks for the download!! This was very helpful!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome

[@shirleydesrochers3319]

Great tips! I could use a list of oxides to get.

[@brendabreton2954]

Best video I have seen in a long time. Thank you ❤️🇨🇦

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so kind, thank you! That's a great compliment

[@andrealavigne7824]

Thank you for all the great tips, Mary. I have used Strathmore Bristol Smooth for ink blending, but it's not my favorite for that technique. I just find that I can't get the colors as vibrant, even if I used regular Distress inks, which tend to be bolder & less chalky than the Oxides. I have found the Hammermill 100 lb. cardstock (I think it's the one with the iguana on the packaging) works well for me. It is very smooth, but doesn't (I assume, anyway) have the coating that the bristol does, so the ink does absorb into it more. I've heard that particular Hammermill cardstock is also good for alcohol marker coloring, though I don't use that medium so can't speak to it personally. Yes, you can get blotches, especially if you "stamp" or pounce your blending tool down in the middle of your cardstock, but that might go with pretty much any cardstock/paper. While I do have a handful of blending brushes, I use the foam pads more often. I find as long as I use a light hand & just keep going, I get good results. To keep going is a key, especially with dye/regular Distress inks. If you don't have a good blend, you haven't added enough ink. Personally, I struggle with the Oxides, just to get a good smooth blend/gradient, as they do have the opacity quality and tend to layer over each other rather than blend into each other. I suppose if I practiced more, I'd improve, of course. :) Anyway, thank you again for this. I always love your videos. Take care, Happy New Year, and have a great day! :)

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you for sharing your insights about cardstock! I always love hearing about different experiences. ❤️

[@KairenVisick]

Thankyou for the download ❤

[@LynnMLeBel]

Lynn Le Bel I always love your tips and tricks Mary! Thanks for sharing!! Happy New Year to you and your family!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so kind, I’m so happy you found the video helpful!

[@judytracy5231]

Thanks for your generosity and ideas

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are very welcome!

[@CanadianQueenmagenta]

Thank you, Mary. Happy New Year! Jan

[@marypolancodesigns]

Happy New Year to you too, Jan!

[@user-fz9dr9gb2c]

Great tips. Thanks for the booklet!❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

My pleasure! :)

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Happy new year 🎉 I love you card designs ❤️ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx

[@marypolancodesigns]

Happy new year! Thank you so much

[@cheribrowning9212]

HELLO Mary, I'm excited for your up coming class, however I do have to wait until my payday to 'Jump in the water'! 😉 So I'll be doing that on the 14th.

[@marypolancodesigns]

YAY! I'm so excited to have you in class!

[@gingerpayne7310]

What are favorite rainbow colors for distressed oxides? I use regular distressed ink but want to try these out. Amazing video of ink blending

[@cherij9008]

Thank you!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

You're so welcome!

[@wendihaikugrl2651]

TYFS!! Great blending tips 😊Happy 2025!! 💫

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much! Happy New Year!

[@Harleylady2000-Teresa]

Thank you for this I too use that paper and love it. I can’t seem to get the email for the wonderful download?

[@marypolancodesigns]

Check your spam and junk folders. And email me of nothing. [e-mail]

[@brendabreton2954]

Mary, where do we find that embossing pen?

[@marypolancodesigns]

Whoops sorry about that, here you go Embossing Pen: shrsl.com/4sze2