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Acid Free Colours

22 years ago

Hi All,

I am just a new addict. I went to my first party last weekend and am despirately waiting for the cutters I ordered to arive to get stuck in. In the mean time I was planning on using some of the stamps I have, and use them to embelish pages when I get started. My big problem is how do I safely colour them in? I have some colour pencils that you add water to, to get a painted finish, but not sure if they are ok to use. Also how are the gel pens. And where oh where do I get a ph pen.

All answers would be greatly appreciated.

Monique

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Sallyab
22 years ago
HI Monique,
Stamping is a wonderful addition to scrapbook pages. You can use the color watercolor pencils with no problem, also gel pens and color markers(make sure they are permanent and acid free). You can get a ph pen at Ac Moore or Michaels, or lss(local scrapbook shop). YOu can also use chalks on your pages, gives it a softer look. Have fun with your stamps.
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