Hello! One of my favorite things to do is swatch my supplies. It’s true. But it’s not just fun for me, it’s also an essential part of creating for me. Being able to see all of the colors of a certain medium at a glance is extremely useful, and there are plenty of other reasons why you should be swatching if you aren’t already doing so. I’m going to go over a bunch of ways to create swatches, based on the mediums and substrates used. Near the end, I’ll show you how I’ll be swatching Altenew’s Dual Tip Pens.
My Artistry by Altenew Comparison Video is HERE.
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The video is below. If it doesn’t play properly, please click HERE.
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Supplies:
Altenew: Hawaiian Shores Dual Tip Pens
Altenew: Tahitian Terrace Dual Tip Pens
Altenew: Zanzibar Dual Tip Pens
Altenew: Islands of Figi Dual Tip Pens
Strathmore: Smooth Bristol Cardstock
Canson: Mixed Media Cardstock
Sizzix: Tag Collection #658784
Binder Rings (different from mine)
Extras: Paint Brush, Water, Index Cards, Nice Pen
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I hope this was helpful and perhaps inspired you to start swatching all of your mediums. You may find new color combinations, get inspired to play with something you haven’t worked with in a while, and you could very well enjoy the process of swatching! Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!
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