A great way to add some definition to your creation is to sponge the edges. If you look at the photo below, you will see that I have sponged the edges of the Whisper White cardstock with Perfect Plum ink. Today I will share a tip on how to best use your sponges.
You can buy sponges in a pack of three. Cut them in half and then into thirds or quarters. I usually cut eight wedges from one sponge.
I use one ink colour per wedge, so I like to attach a piece of cardstock in the same colour as the ink that I am using. Then I know what colour it is next time I go to use it. In the past I have punched the piece of cardstock it out with the Artisan Label Punch, but this is no longer current. You could use an oval punch or the Bracket Label Punch. I then fold the punched out piece of cardstock in half and I write the ink colour name on the top. Lastly I staple it to the top narrow piece of the sponge wedge. Then store them in a container and you have your sponges ready to use next time.
Here are what my sponges look like.
I hope you have found this tip useful.
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