JustTricia
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Post by JustTricia on Jul 26, 2014 0:10:04 GMT
I'm thinking of getting into these to use with stencils especially. If you have the minis, is there a decent amount of ink in them? I'm trying to figure out if I should get the minis so I can get more colors, or go for more ink in a full size and only get a couple of colors? I really want the variety of color, but not if they're only going to last a short while and I'll have to buy reinkers. Oh, CAN you reink them?
Thanks!
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oldcrow
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Post by oldcrow on Jul 26, 2014 10:13:24 GMT
I don't have any minis but they are a great idea. Yes, there are re-inkers. I probably use the re-inkers more than the ink pads. Lots of techniques to do with them.
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Post by invaderkatie on Jul 26, 2014 14:31:40 GMT
I have lots of the full size pads, but I didn't have any of the newer colors, so when Hobby Lobby got them in stock, I bought pack 1 & 2... I love them. They're great, except for one thing... the tops/caps come off really easily. I had them stacked and I would pick them up from the middle and it would uncap at least one of them. I don't know if I'll continue to buy them, or try and find the full sizI have lots of the full size pads, but I didn't have any of the newer colors, so when Hobby Lobby got them in stock, I bought pack 1 & 2... I love them. They're great, except for one thing... the tops/caps come off really easily. I had them stacked and I would pick them up from the middle and it would uncap at least one of them. I don't know if I'll continue to buy them, or try and find the full size pads for the colors I need/want.e pads for the colors I need/want.
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Post by garcia5050 on Jul 26, 2014 15:00:43 GMT
They're great, except for one thing... the tops/caps come off really easily. I had them stacked and I would pick them up from the middle and it would uncap at least one of them. I only have two full size, and I got one mini in my stamp kit in May. It was way juicier than the full size. I will definitely purchase more minis. Less space and, it the size really makes no difference (as far as usage). The lid on my one mini is quite snug. The full size lids are not. Katie, are you saying your new minis have loose lids? |
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JustTricia
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Post by JustTricia on Jul 26, 2014 17:32:43 GMT
Thanks! Guess I'll look into the minis!
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JustTricia
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Post by JustTricia on Jul 26, 2014 18:38:05 GMT
Added question ~ is it possible to use make up sponges instead of the distress tool? I already have those.
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Post by LisaDV on Jul 26, 2014 20:04:51 GMT
I have all full sized pads and the reinkers. I haven't reinked my pads, but have used the reinkers for techniques. When I started collecting, the mini's weren't around. If I were collecting today, I'd totally do mini's and get the re-inkers.
JustTricia, I wouldn't see why the make up sponges wouldn't work. I use them with paints all the time and with pigment inks.
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Post by Renee on Jul 26, 2014 21:03:24 GMT
They're great, except for one thing... the tops/caps come off really easily. I had them stacked and I would pick them up from the middle and it would uncap at least one of them. I noticed this as well. I do like all the space saved by using the minis. |
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Post by kitbop on Jul 27, 2014 11:44:30 GMT
Ya know what's annoying? The packages of the minis...ALL have at least 1 colour I already own in a full size version, and ALL have just 1 colour I'm calling a "must have" new colour  So I decided to stick with full size! I get the colour I'm craving (like peacock feathers. Haven't picked it up yet!) for less $$ than buying a pack of 4 minis which would duplicate for me! Kirsten |
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Post by monil on Jul 29, 2014 18:19:29 GMT
Since I previously only owned brown hues (used to do distressing/grunge like 8 years ago), I have been purchasing the minis in the newer colors. I don't have an issue with duplication so for me, the minis is the way to go. That and the new smaller blending tools. I've heard how much easier it is to use them than the original.
When I took a class from Ranger AGES ago, they had us using makeup sponges to apply the ink on b&w photos.
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Post by lisavb on Jul 29, 2014 19:10:00 GMT
If you decide you want the full size..we have them on sale for $4 for all single color ink pads in the store through July 31.  It's part of our 12 Days of Summer sales we've been having |
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Post by ljs1691 on Jul 29, 2014 21:27:29 GMT
I have been eyeing the minis for a while. I have some from the old Making Memories distress kit that are very close to the same, if not the same size. I love them because they keep me from making a giant mess. They are truly on their last leg. Looks like I have to go to Hobby Lobby soon.
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monil
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Post by monil on Jul 30, 2014 4:05:06 GMT
If you decide you want the full size..we have them on sale for $4 for all single color ink pads in the store through July 31. It's part of our 12 Days of Summer sales we've been having You are such an enabler  Had to take advantage to add some more colors to my Hero Arts Shadow inks. |
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Post by lisavb on Jul 30, 2014 4:50:21 GMT
You are such an enabler Had to take advantage to add some more colors to my Hero Arts Shadow inks. well, I figured if you "needed" to add to your collection, might as well do it during a sale right? |
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Post by meganliane on Jul 31, 2014 0:19:33 GMT
I don't have any of the full size so I just started with the mini's. I have bought pack 1 and 2, I think. I got one at Hobby Lobby and one at Michaels. Both with coupons so they ended up being $5 to $6 each. This gives me quite a few colors so I am going to stick to these for now.
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Post by doesitmatter on Jul 31, 2014 4:15:07 GMT
I'd like to get some of the mini packs when I can spend some $- seems like an inexpensive way to expand my color options.
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Post by anniefb on Jul 31, 2014 5:19:52 GMT
I like the idea of the minis too. I have bought minis for other inks and it certainly helps your $$ stretch further.
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Post by Dani B. on Aug 7, 2014 1:13:17 GMT
I have very few stamps. I want to use them more but I felt I never had the colors I want/need. So I a few days ago, I ordered at SB.com the whole set, 8 set of minis (I guess) - T.Holtz Distress mini kits. I hope they are nice. It was good to find this post. After receiving them I will post my opinion about them.
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Post by bsn22 on Aug 13, 2014 22:06:59 GMT
I like that they made a storage tin for the minis now. I also thought it was smart of them to make sure the mini blending tool (the round one) pads fit underneath the minis. Great storage if you have a different pad for each color!
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Post by christinebk on Aug 19, 2014 14:04:53 GMT
I mostly have minis- definitely saves space! I also really love the distress markers- I do a lot of watercolor- so I reach for those all the time!
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Post by nana2callie on Aug 19, 2014 14:16:20 GMT
I only have a few but have been looking at the minis - will grab them with coupons at HL or M's when I'm in the store and needing nothing else.
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Post by woodysbetty on Aug 22, 2014 23:13:58 GMT
Ok I admit it...I have every color in both sizes......I need to stop watching jennifer mcguire videos....
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Post by tanyaham on Aug 27, 2014 13:15:26 GMT
I held out for SOOO long, and then I started watching videos and seeing projects using Distress Inks early last year and started my collection of ink pads and markers. NOW they have all the great mini sizes with storage tins! UGH! Why couldn't they have started these about a year earlier?!? LOL |
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Post by JustTricia on Aug 27, 2014 16:15:44 GMT
It's so funny this thread is still going a month later and I STILL haven't bought a single one! :-)
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Post by grammanisi on Sept 7, 2014 5:01:35 GMT
When we were have financial troubles I sold all of my full sized pads and the markers(with tears in my eyes  ) So now that we are all straightened out, I am going to get some of the minis. |
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Post by emhibb on Sept 7, 2014 14:34:47 GMT
I bought one pack of the minis and they don't seem to be as wet as the full size. Could be because the caps don't fit very well. Doesn't matter if I stack them or not, the caps come off too easily.
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Post by jlprincess21 on Sept 17, 2014 18:32:18 GMT
If the minis were sold individually, I think I would go the mini route. But as many people said earlier, they just weren't out when I started my "collection" and the Type A side of me really doesn't like the idea of mixing mini with full size, lol.
That being said, I have and will continue to purchase the full size. However, I only wait until I can get them on sale with a coupon or something. I also don't by the re-inkers. Just haven't had a need to yet and not sure if I ever will.
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Post by fridaynightscrapper on Sept 17, 2014 19:40:11 GMT
Mini. More colors for less money! The ones you end up using more of, you can re ink.
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Post by FurryP on Sept 20, 2014 4:48:14 GMT
Ok I admit it...I have every color in both sizes......I need to stop watching jennifer mcguire videos.... lol....I have all of the full sizes, but want the minis too. Only the bright colors, though, so I may only get two sets. |
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Post by woodysbetty on Sept 21, 2014 18:14:53 GMT
Ok I admit it...I have every color in both sizes......I need to stop watching jennifer mcguire videos.... lol....I have all of the full sizes, but want the minis too. Only the bright colors, though, so I may only get two sets. Wow, self control.....can you share some of that!!! Lol!!! |
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So I decided to stick with full size! I get the colour I'm craving (like peacock feathers. Haven't picked it up yet!) for less $$ than buying a pack of 4 minis which would duplicate for me!
) So now that we are all straightened out, I am going to get some of the minis.
