The Stitched Rectangular dies from Stampin' Up really set the piece off and enables you to use such a large sentiment.
When I colour in the Stampin' Blends, which are alcohol markers, I use a waterbased ink to stamp the image (the two mediums will not bleed together then). The Blends come in two shades per colour, light and dark shade. I start with the dark shade and then blend with the light shade, making sure I go over all of the dark shade I have already laid down to ensure a nice smooth blend. I know you can do a light-dark-light blend, but I find I get just as good a result with just a dark-light blend. I would also recommend using the Whisper White or Very Vanilla thick card as it will hold the ink better and it is less likely to bleed.
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