What I Think About the Life-Changing Blending Brushes

[@glennistrotman8421]

I love these brushes, I have arthritis in my hands so have never been able to ink blend before. I don't care if I've paid too much for them, they really have changed my life.

[@angelaradlove8269]

I’ve seen several videos where you actually don’t need a brush for each color because the color removes just by rubbing the color off on a paper towel versus washing it in between colors or dedicating one brush to one color. This is why they are life changing - you just need the set instead of spending to buy so many for different colors!

[@Alfiejouk]

I adore those stencils! Will have to save for some brushes and look around. I like how easy they appear to make blending.

[@PaulineStLouis]

I ‘m glad you fell in love with the brushes for a good reason! I just bought a set. Now I need to go to work. Your cards inspired me especially the soft pink one. I fell in love with that look!

[@jesseb5112]

For my make up brushes I use the wet side of my stamp cleaner. I use a little bit of home made stamp cleaner on it. I love the result, and I can go to the next ink almost instantly. If its a bit too wet, I rub it on a cloth

[@kellm2301]

Thank you for another wonderful video Justine. I loved that you created some simply stunning cards in such a short amount of time. I have subscribed to your videos for quite some time now. I just want to say that I appreciate your candor and open approach to card making. You seem to practice as you preach and demonstrate that it is okay not to have every tool/ink/gadget on the market. There is no pressure - it is so very refreshing. Wishing you all the best.

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Loved the cards created, and the inspiration, Justine! 💕 But as Rita stated, you can purchase those brushes for one-fourth the price on Amazon. They do make blending a breeze, and easy to clean, but just wiping off on a dry paper towel in between color changes or a baby wipe. I am yet to wash them as the dry paper towels do a great job cleaning them. TFS!😘✨👍🏾

[@bluecurlygirl]

One tenth the price if you buy from amazon.co.uk. I got them including postage for a fiver. Look the exact same and the do the same job.

[@suebrozek4305]

Omg I love this tutorial. The colors and blending is absolutely gorgeous!!

[@justinehovey]

Thank you :) I love the brushes so much for blending!

[@RosyJalifi]

I have these brushes and they truly have changed my color blending. I now get beautiful results with the LCB set...

[@beverleesagon1843]

Thank You Justine I really enjoyed this video. Yesterday I ordered these Brushes since PF had a wonderful sale on Memorial Day... have been debating if they were worth getting. After watching your video today. I was grateful I took advantage of the sale.

[@justinehovey]

Enjoy!

[@andrealavigne7824]

I honestly don't mind licking envelopes MOST of the time. Occasionally, I will lick one that uses nasty-tasting glue, but overall not bad. Thank you for your tips on blending, Justine. Really nice to see how to get good build-up of ink with the lighter colors. Love how your cards came out! :)

[@sabelljones]

Gorgeous cards Justine! Thank you for reviewing these brushes because I’ve been wondering about getting them. Now I’m eager to try them! Love those Picket Fence sentiments too. I always enjoy your videos. ❤️

[@Kimmcdougalcrafter]

I absolutely love these brushes!!! They are worth the money as I struggled a bit with ink blending. I plan to buy more too cause I'd like to have a backup set. Thanks also for showing how to use the smaller sizes cause I opted for the the 4 largest sizes and I wasn't sure if I wanted to buy the smaller brushes. Thanks for another terrific video with wonderful cards Justine!

[@ScrapbookNerdcom]

Awesome blended backgrounds. Thank you for sharing about these brushes.

[@honig2sassi]

TFS. I got my brushes from my local Miniso - in a three pack. I love them. You can also use one of those silicone brush cleaners to give them a more thorough clean.

[@MistyElam]

LOVE those big bold sentiments! Beautiful creations, Justine. Thanks for sharing your opinion ~

[@mstephens1534]

I'm with you, hate licking envelopes and stamps. Love the cards. You give me so much inspiration. I've just recently started stamping again. Not very good at it, but with practice, I'm sure I will improve.

[@mfountain3287]

Justine, I am not an envelope licker, there is a sponge thingy for that! Your cards are beautiful, thanks for sharing!

[@craftylemur]

Thanks Justine. I have had my eye on these for a while but couldn't decide which set to get. Great video and lovely cards. Off to order these Picket Fence brushes. 😊

[@MariaNyceDesigns]

Hello, thanks for sharing your time & opinion on the blending brushes! I don’t lick envelope flaps, instead I use envelope glue. Your cards are lovely, I love the colors of Distress Ink you combined!!! Great job Justine🤗🥰💐

[@Favorites2012mine]

Hate licking envelopes. I absolutely love your videos!! Your cards are clean, clever and simple. Rather than washing those brushes between colors, I've found that one can wipe them on a microfiber cloth and move on to another color without mud. I truly enjoyed your live video yesterday and hope that you will do more of them in the future. One of the questions I have is how you and Laurel Beard became friends. She is one of my favorite KZbinrs as well. Thanks for another set of perfectly designed and blended cards!

[@justinehovey]

We were on a design team together and started chatting on Facebook messenger. :) We video chat almost daily and I'm going to visit her next week :)

[@Favorites2012mine]

@@justinehovey Have a great visit with Laurel! 😊

[@jesseb5112]

The cards are beautiful! Thank you for letting us know how long they actually took.

[@kaboomgal3348]

Beautiful cards!!!

[@jobekel1391]

Gorgeous cards Justine! I love the size and font of the stamps - might have to invest in some of those! The brushes look great too, I don't have much luck with the blending tools so I will give the brushes a go :)

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Beautiful cards ❤ thanks for sharing your creativity xx

[@bethbenson1931]

I'm a new viewer. Loved your video.💖 I have Celiac disease, so can't lick envelopes or old postage stamps. Yesterday I ordered a set of 6 brushes from Aliexpress so they are on their way. Can't wait to try them, but it will take a while to get them 😁.

[@justinehovey]

Enjoy them! I know some got them on Amazon for quite cheap. I watched a comparison video and it seems there are slight differences but I'm sure they are not noticeable.

[@sharonnesvog4269]

Thank you +Justine Hovey for another great video!! These cards are so beautiful!! Love the look of stenciling...and using these ink blending brushes makes it effortless. I haven't purchased them yet...but I sure hope to. PS...I'm not an envelope licker either....if I can avoid it. At my part-time job....they have peel and stick on the envelope flap!! ☺ That makes me HAPPY!! lol

[@743linda]

Great cards! I love these brushes! They really do make a difference. I am not an envelope licker❤️

[@Wendyrocler]

I am definitely a member of the “don’t lick envelopes camp!” I am also a big fan of these blending brushes but feel I got taken by paying such a high price for them. I wish I had found them on Amazon instead... I love your videos. Keep up the good work. 💞

[@createinspain]

Got a couple locally, really good (the make up variety). They also manage to blend die based inks that don't normally easily blend. Great for stencilling as you won't get too much in one place and no bleeding under it!

[@TaniaAhmedCreative]

Great video, especially love how that mandala stencil card turned out 😍 I love these brushes so much, they blend beautifully ❤️❤️❤️

[@djigueneart6074]

Génial j'adore cet effet!

[@lisak2575]

Not into licking envelopes, either. I have been placing double sided tape where I used to lick. Beautiful backgrounds! Love the large sentiments also. Thanks for sharing!

[@introvert22]

Beautiful card.

[@michelleevans7459]

I love the taste from licking envelopes (that is until I get a paper cut on my tongue!) My mom always had me do the envelopes for Christmas cards when I was a kid because she hated it!

[@floradiamonds]

I have a lot of these brushes, all sizes and shapes, from Poundland (England) I haven't used them for crafting yet, as I bought them for make up! The thin long brush is perfect for eyeliner and shadow; I may buy some more and try them with ink pads. At a pound each, what's to lose! 😃

[@bluecurlygirl]

Fiver for set of ten on amazon Christina. That's what I paid for them and it included postage to uk also.

[@joycegandy7305]

I have been going to get these for awhile and now is the time. Thank you:-)

[@cristinaljones]

Dont pay $50 plush shipping. Go to Amazon and get them from $8 to $12.

[@kesami123]

Koren Wiskman did a comparison of the Life Changing vs the makeup brushes in a video. Definitely worth a watch.

[@lyndablankfeld5155]

Just beautiful - thanks so much. Do you tried refreshing the ink pads before re inking? I saw that Tim makes a refresher in a video yesterday.

[@justinehovey]

I have added more ink into my pads recently after using them for nearly two years, it was time

[@MaryK-iw9xo]

Beautiful cards! The ones with the stencils are amazing. I use a glue stick to seal my envelopes... no spit involved! :-)

[@denisejohnston6243]

I rub them on a family dish rag,there the best tools ever ! Love your videos. Thanks

[@arlenep3784]

So pretty. I admit I have licked a few env but I don’t like it either😊 haha. Beautiful cards. I have seemed a few tutorials on these brushes however it seems that it takes longer to apply ink as if they don’t soak up enough ink. Maybe just dry ink pads as u mentioned

[@justinehovey]

Well with blending tools, if you don’t want harsh lines, it should take several layers to make a good blend as well.

[@saritaschwedes8393]

i bought the makeup brushes like these and gave half to a friend because you get so many of the brushes. 🌷💫

[@melvinnieves1964]

Gorgeous cards

[@amandakuster123]

Great video, gorgeous cards Justine. Thanks, I need any help I can get with blending inks☺️. I definitely don’t like licking envelopes.

[@justinehovey]

Thanks for watching Amanda :)

[@oceandreamer1958]

I love these cards, Justine! I love the stencils and the large sentiments. I don’t like licking envelopes either! 🥴

[@GinaLovestocraft]

Gorgeous beautiful cards ❤️

[@angb1923]

Not an envelope licker! 😂 I loved all these cards!

[@deborahanne9793]

Justine, Have you tried these brushes with Catherine Pooler inks and GinaK inks? If so, how do they blend with these inks? Thank you!

[@justinehovey]

Yes. They blend beautifully!

[@leamerritt7870]

I love your tutorial. Beautiful cards 💙

[@justinehovey]

Thanks, Leanne :)

[@leannemitchem8865]

Great video! Thank you for sharing!

[@valeriefreland1005]

I really like your rose stencil and the Mandela stencil. What are the exact names of them and where can I get them?

[@justinehovey]

All in the supply list in the video description and on my blog with direct links to the sites to shop

[@christymalone5191]

I got some high quality makeup blending brushes that look exactly like these to use on my cards. They work amazingly well and cost about one-fourth the price. I would really like for someone who isn’t sponsored by Picket Fence to do an honest comparison. If the Picket Fence brushes worked significantly better I might invest in them, considering how much improved my blending is with the ones I have. But if the results are basically the same I’ll just stick with what I have. I love the cards you made. They are all just beautiful!

[@justinehovey]

I wasn’t sponsored to do this video at all. Just to clarify that. However, i don’t have the ones off amazon to know if these are exactly the same ones. I did try a friend’s brushes from amazon with a golden handle and they seemed to be the same.

[@christymalone5191]

Justine Hovey I understand you weren’t sponsored for this video. I’m sorry. I can see how hard it would be to do a true comparison with so many of the makeup brushes out there under so many brands. I didn’t get mine from Amazon either. I actually got them from Zulily. Thanks for your reply. I enjoy your videos so much!

[@ckforester3822]

I love your cards and the ink blending looks so professional. I can’t wait to order those brushes, as I don’t have the wrist power to blend as good as i’d like, and tend to avoid doing any blending. But it’s so pretty, especially with stencils. I want to ask you about the Distress Oxide Inks. Do they dry nicely and w/o heat setting them? I read somewhere that they’re very chalky and come off on your fingers from a finished cardfront. Am hoping that’s just not correct. So I’m just wondering before I invest in any. And, tfs another great video tutorial! You rock.

[@justinehovey]

They do have a pigment in them so it will take longer than a dye ink to officially dry. I love the chalky finish. It won’t come off after drying though. No heat setting needed, I’ve never done that. If you don’t like that aspect stick to the original Distress inks :)

[@ckforester3822]

Thanks for responding. I think they look so pretty and creamy, so think it’d be worth waiting for them to dry. I’m looking forward to trying these and think I’ll prbly like them more than regular Distress; as they seem like they’re more versatile. Thanks again and really beautiful cards!

[@deborahanne9793]

Hi Justine, Are the Tonic glass mats heavy to move around? Thank you.

[@justinehovey]

I personally wouldn't mind moving it around my craftroom, it's not incredibly heavy but I wouldn't bring it with me to a crop, it's too big for that in my opinion.

[@AlaskaKris1]

I love my brushes too! I do lick envelopes but not very often!

[@ritamcvey5133]

You can buy these exact brushes on amazon as makeup brushes for $9.98. There are 10 of them in a kit. They are the same thing.

[@marjanpel1563]

Wow, I just found them on the german amazon page. 10.99 Euro. Thanks!

[@karivillebrun2096]

rita mcvey do they have a specific name they call those brushes

[@kathybost1879]

Yup, I've been trying to tell people about this because I hate to see crafters ripped off. Sorry that Justine fell for it !!!!!!!!!

[@ritamcvey5133]

Oval Makeup Brushes or Professional Makeup Brush Set 10 pieces

[@kathryngutierrez5967]

I bought my set on Ebay for less than $8

[@PaperSquirrelsCardDesigns]

I'm just getting started with distress oxides... Would you recommend ink blending tools or the brushes?

[@justinehovey]

I like the brushes more than the tools to be honest :)

[@KarateFile]

Nope....never licked any envelope! I am afraid to get papercut! pretty cards, Justine! simple but looks very complicated.

[@deborahanne9793]

Justine, Have you found these anyone on Canadian sites to purchase? Thank you.

[@justinehovey]

Here you go! www.maplesyrupdesigns.com/product/everyday-bouquet-turnabout-toolkit-concord-9th/?aff=7

[@karenmoseley9337]

Do chalk inks work with blending brushes? I bought the three largest brushes in the makeup department at Walmart for $6.

[@justinehovey]

I wouldn’t see why they wouldn’t work

[@Rockymtnbloom]

Are the smaller 5 brushes useful?

[@justinehovey]

I don't think so

[@kazoomi2]

Great video. Thanks so much

[@lsunmoonstar]

According to AmyR you don't need to wash these brushes between colors. All she does is rubs them on a microfiber cloth and their clean. I've not had a change to try it myself yet.

[@justinehovey]

I tried that as well and I found it worked for some colours and others didn’t.

[@barbborja1910]

I have these brushes and love them. No need to wash them, just rub them on a micro fiber cloth and they are clean.

[@jess424619]

Great video! I never lick an envelope I watched a report years ago about bugs like to put there eggs on the glue area & I will never lick an envelope! That's so gross

[@cinsationaldesigns]

Also, I keep one brush per color family. I don’t wash them. I just rub them off on a paper towel or cloth. 😊

[@justinehovey]

I think I'm going to do the same thing!

[@lynnedoyle2026]

Thanks for the video. I just can't help it but the name drives me nuts every time I hear it - like nails on a chalkboard. And, of course, it gets used every time they are used. Aurgh!

[@Scrappybaker]

I really enjoyed your video and the stencils used are beautiful. (I hate licking envelopes)

[@sharontuckerlewis7325]

There are a lot of comments about the less expensive brushes on Amazon and so forth. Maybe it would be helpful if you could do a comparison of the Life Changing brushes and the cheaper brands.

[@justinehovey]

Since I already own a set of brushes I love, I don’t feel the need to invest in more. Since doing my organization purge, I’m trying to only buy what sparks joy for me. I don’t believe PF invented the brushes so I’m sure they are similar. I did see a set at my local makeup store for $50 that looked identical.

[@sharontuckerlewis7325]

I have gone through the house with the KonMari method. I too am watching what gets brought back into the house. This video was the best I have seen on these brushes.

[@pikeandike]

I don’t mind licking envelopes...been doing it for 40 years! Hahaha...but I get where you are coming from! 😎

[@jaynegarrity8621]

I used to lick cards in my younger years as we had nothing else back then but I certainly try not to lick them anymore if I can help it lol. X

[@norinemueller4588]

Got mine on amazon same brushes and so much cheaper love them game changer for me

[@kathrynciavone6624]

Im ordering brushes- always dread licking envelopes!!

[@cinsationaldesigns]

I will NOT lick any envelopes, ever. You are not alone. I saw a documentary once about spider and eggs and nope nope nope! Lol

[@justinehovey]

OMG

[@kathykirk9241]

Love your ideas and I don’t like to lick envelopes lol

[@jeannebeam3042]

Great cards! I don’t like to lick envelopes!

[@TheJanestarling]

I love your cards, licking envelopes, not so much!

[@sljefferson1]

I have distress ink, but it is not oxide; is this okay for blending?

[@justinehovey]

Absolutely

[@wendyodell356]

No licky for me! Yuck 🤢🤮 Beautiful cards and gorgeous backgrounds. The sentiments are lovely too. God bless ❤ XOXO

[@IdependentConsultant]

Lol. Too funny. Where do you live now?

[@justinehovey]

Moving to Germany on Monday. Still in Canada

[@IdependentConsultant]

would you let me know when you move to Germany. I would really really really like to get a German stamp that has like merry Christmas happy birthday and all that in German. I have tried to find other people that can get them for me but nobody can. I've even tried to do it through stampin Up but they won't do it either

[@beckywebster90]

I just don't see enough of a diff between these brushes and some very similar brushes I already had from Amazon (for my pastel work) at least not $50 worth of diff

[@justinehovey]

At the time of the video, I wasn’t aware that similar brushes were available on Amazon. In future videos I have always stated cheaper ones are available on Amazon.

[@valeriew5113]

Nope, l don’t lick envelopes. Use a sponge, but l do like that stamp😁

[@teresadoyle1396]

These are all beautiful Justine and I am with you....I don't lick an envelope if at ALL possible! (Sometimes I have to but it is one of the most disgusting things EVER. IMHO!)

[@pattyann7803]

Ugh. I never lick envelopes...gross. I do love the stencils and ink blending.

[@introvert22]

People throw around the term 'Life Changing' for everything.

[@justinehovey]

It’s the official name 🤷‍♀️

[@pattiepan]

coollllllllllllllll

[@bluecurlygirl]

Anyone in the UK or Ireland - they can be bought on amazon.co.uk for £5 incl postage. Rip off much Picket Fence? I do not like it when companies do this to crafters. A lot of crafters do so to help them overcome depression, anxiety, loss, grief or trauma. For a craft company to charge such a huge amount for these brushes is absolutely despicable.

[@justinehovey]

I saw these brushes at my local pharmacy for $50 as well. We don’t know what wholesale cost this company was given on these products - they aren’t Walmart or a major company that can buy thousands at a time and secure a low price. Before we judge them, shop around and buy wherever you like. All shops mark up the price by double no matter the product, they need to earn too. So I’m sure they aren’t trying to rip people off, it’s just their wholesale cost.

[@kiiwiispice]

I ABSOLUTELY WILL NOT LICK AN ENVELOPE! I can not even stand the thought of someone else doing it either!! YUCKYYYY!!!

[@mcescher1957]

Come on people....they look like makeup brushes because they ARE makeup brushes. Exactly the same thing. I guess not enough people were buying them for makeup so they decided to try and palm them off on the craft world....sigh....no thanks.

[@justinehovey]

I think they work a million times better than blending tools so I am happy to use them. Why wouldn't I use a tool that makes my blending look better? Who cares if it is a makeup brush?? That's exactly what it is and it works great so why not show them off. You don't have to buy them from PF, you can get them on Amazon, I never said you couldn't. So instead of passing judgement on people who are using them, just move on to the next video. Not everything has to be to your taste.

[@jeanedmunds536]

@@justinehovey I agree, they work very well and I love them, although I did buy mine from Amazon. for £10.99.

[@joanneclough2892]

Lol. I have been using the little foam eyeshadow wands for ink edging more fine detailed die cuts for years and i have many other not craft items on my craft desk. I use a paint edger for scrubbing stamps clean too. So much cheaper!