5.06.2013

In Search of a Magnificently Marvelous Mint!

Mint.  It's all the rage in fashion right now, so naturally, it is all the rage in crafting, as well.  I have fallen 100% for this particular trend... yes.. I even own mint pants, much to The Hubbums' chagrin.  HA!  BUT...I was finding it VERY difficult to get a really good mint ink color for my stamping!  Well... that's when Tsukineko stepped in!  John sent me a bunch of fabulous ink colors and in those included several I could test out in search of a Magnificently Marvelous Mint!  Here are the results!

The Great Mint Ink Search


Each of these is a Tsukineko ink.  And I love ever.single.one of them.  HA!  However, many, as you can plainly see, are not in any way, shape, or form 'minty' in nature.  I did come to a decision after conducting this test, however.  The Aquatic Splash is a remarkable good pale mint tone and the ....wait for it... VersaColor MINT is a lovely deeper mint tone.  (Who knew?!  LOL!)  Mind you, when I began this search I hadn't yet discovered the one actually called mint.  Just putting that out there.  HA!

So...if you are in search of the perfect mint I recommend checking out these fabulous ink colors.  If you are looking for some other lovely green and blue shades...the rest of them are fabulous, too!  YAY!

And..because I hate to post with out a card...here is a fun one I created using VersaMagic inks in a variety of colors along with the super cute sequin stamp from Fresh Squeezed Stamps On Trend set and a cute sentiment from Paper Smooches.

Sequin Birthday


Have A Happy!!!

12 comments:

  1. TaheerahMay 6, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Love your mint write-up!! Loving the option for a darker mint as well as a lighter one! Hoping you'll post a follow-up to include other manufacturers too at some point!

    Also, the card? Love.

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  2. Indy's DesignsMay 6, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Love all those colors! As for the mint pants, I recently purchased a pair and am loving them (hubby too)! Great card!
    {hugs}
    Indy

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  3. Mary Pat SiehlMay 6, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    those colors are awesome!!
    your card is so fun!

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  4. Miriam PrantnerMay 6, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Thanks for the comparison! I think that Aquatic splash is my favorite! I must also find a sequin stamp....

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  5. AngieMay 6, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Those colours are all so pretty!

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  6. Lisa Rukin SwiftMay 6, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Glad you found your perfect mint! Love the results on this pretty card!

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  7. WidaMay 6, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Mint is tough, I like the visual comparison AND the card!

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  8. Alice May 6, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    did you just mentioned a sequin stamp?? must go check it out! =) thanks for the color chart. i think i need the mint color. love your card, too. those stamped sequins are so yummy!

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  9. Jocelyn OlsonMay 6, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    That sequin stamp is so cool...for a moment I thought you had stamped with an actual sequin. Love the mix of colors. Thanks for the ink chart. It's handy to see which colors I need. ;)

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  10. Lea L.May 7, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Totally loving the sequin stamps!!! How fun!!

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  11. ChunyuanMay 7, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Awesome sequin card. Thanks for sharing the search with mint color ink. That's what I have been looking for.

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  12. galeMay 8, 2013 at 3:34 AM

    This is sooo cute!! Love the sequins in all the soft colors.

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