What should I use to color my calendars?

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I recently listed my Mini CD Easel calendar template and the cases on Etsy. One of my customers wanted to know my recommendation on how to color them other than just stamping.  For me, because I make a larger quantity to sell, I prefer to just stamp as much as I can, because the process is time consuming when I do so many.  I have in the past have done some coloring, and die cutting, and embossing (both heat and dry - with embossing folders). 


So Kathie, this video is for you.  I hope it answers some questions for you. If you have more, just let me know. 


The tools I cover in this video are:

Stampin' Blend Markers

Watercolor Pencils used with a Blender Pen

 

 

Blender Pen with an ink pad and re-inker

 

 

With all of these I used Black Memento Ink for the basic outline image. 

This is what I used to clean my stamps with, it's called a Stampin' Scrub and the cleaner, Stampin' Mist, that you spray on the "wet" side, marked with an embossed water drop:

 

 

I also mentioned in my video. that I would give you a cheat sheet on what type of ink to ues for what types of projects.  I can't attach a PDF but I hope this photo of it works for you. 
Here are links to my calendar cases: https://cottagelanestamper.etsy.com/listing/4344917273/calendar-cases-mini-cd-jewel-cases

And my calendar template, which is a downloadable PDF:
https://cottagelanestamper.etsy.com/listing/1780274273/printable-calendar-template-for-2026

If anyone has any questions or would like to see videos, check my YouTube channel or send me a request. 
https://www.youtube.com/@sharonbrennan6901

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