Sixth Street Sundries

Emily Midgett

OLO markers

Introducing: OLO Fine Nibs-Now Available for Preorder!!

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Hello friends! I am SO EXCITED to share that my friends over at OLO Marker have been cooking up something truly wonderful over the last several months. To date, my single complaint about my OLO Markers is that the nibs are a wee bit hefty for some of the super fine detail work that I like to do with no-line coloring on my stamped images. I know I was not alone in that sentiment!! Well…. OLO has listened to our pleas, and I am so thrilled to let you know that they are putting OLO Fine Nibs into production! I was sent some prototypes of the new fine nib markers to share my thoughts with you all, and let me tell you, they are TRULY a game changer for the delicate images with which we card makers work!

Now, you have even more options to customize your markers, depending on your coloring style and the types of images with which you work. The bold Chisel Nib is great for big backgrounds and large, solid images. The Brush Nib works perfectly for the medium-sized images that need that juicy color saturation. And now, the Fine Nib has been added to the lineup to complete the trifecta of coloring options, making coloring delicate images much easier!

I have put together a short introductory video/reel to show what they can do, and I plan to do a video this week putting these fabulous markers to use in longer format.

My initial thoughts?

~The blends are exquisite; buttery smooth, as we’ve come to expect from these exceptional markers.

~The Fine Nibs are a bit sturdier than the brush nibs, and while the brush nibs work beautifully for larger images, the fine nibs make it possible to maneuver and blend the colors without having too much saturation on the cardstock, which is a must for those tiny images.

~The sturdy construction of the Fine Nibs make them ideal for doing tip-to-tip color blending, creating even smoother blends without oversaturation on your cardstock! (I demonstrate this technique in the video above.)

~The Fine Nibs are absolutely perfect for the small, detailed images with which cardmakers particularly create. The super smooth blends with this sturdy, fine nib within the small confines of stamped images really are going to be a game-changer.

I used a combination of the Brush and Fine Nib markers to create this image in the video, and I am gobsmacked at how perfectly they colored these tiny, delicate images from my new Blooms of Encouragement stamp set. (Side note: I used only two of each color for these images above, and it is incredible to me the depth that you can achieve with merely two shades!)

How to purchase:

This release is a bit different than others; rather than having all of the markers in production already, the folks at OLO are working on kind of a kickstarter campaign, meaning that once the preorders have reached a certain level, the production will officially begin.

To entice you further, the folks at OLO are offering discounts for those who place their preorder during the launch campaign. You can receive 20% off for the full 256 set, 15% off for the 128 color set, or 10% off of the 64 color set. These discounts will be available until the goal has been reached, so be sure to take advantage!

You can peruse the Fine Nib page on the OLO Website HERE.

OLO has created a page to answer your Frequently Asked Questions, which you can check out HERE.

Preorder your set HERE!!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or to OLO if you have any questions. These markers are going to be such an incredible addition to my craft room, and I’m so excited to see them put into production!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, and have a marvelous day!

Coming Soon: NEW OLO Markers!!! Plus a DISCOUNT!

Hello my friends! I am so excited to share with you that my wonderful friends at OLO Marker have officially launched the pre-sale for their newest color release! (Click HERE to see these fabulous new colors!) These markers became an immediate favorite in my craft room from the time they were first released, and I use them for both papercrafting and artistic pieces alike. The colors are some of the most vivid that you will find, with buttery blends and an ever-increasing array of color choices at your fingertips.

OLO is adding some more of my favorite shades-pinks and purples- along with expanding the blue, green, and neutral families to truly make the blending possibilities endless!

Right now, OLO Marker is offering a generous discount of 10% off when you pre-order these brand new colors. They will ship late this fall, so you will have to wait (good things come to those who wait, I’m told! Ha!) but I have no doubts that they will be 100% worth it.

I have several videos on my YouTube channel featuring the previously-released markers if you’d like to see them in action.

And here are a few projects on which I’ve used these fabulous markers to create vibrant projects:

Aren’t the colors just as lush as they can possibly be??

I will, of course, be expanding my Color Swatch Chart as soon as I receive the new markers and updating the tab at the top of my blog (click HERE to see the current chart) so that you can easily use my blends on your own projects!!

Friends, I try to make sure that everything that I recommend is truly worth it; I have certainly been known to jump on this or that bandwagon and be influenced by artists and crafters whom I admire only to be frustrated or disappointed with the actual product when I receive it, so I strive to only recommend products that I can truly stand behind. I can say without hesitation that these markers are wonderful additions to your craft room, and if you decide to try them out, I promise you that you will not be unhappy with them!

OLO Marker is offering a 10% discount on the preorder for the entire month of September to entice you to try these new markers. This is an awesome discount that is totally worth it, and I can attest to the customer service being top-notch with OLO as well! Click HERE to preorder the new collection for yourself!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, and have a marvelous day!

OLO Markers Giveaway + Discount Code!

Hi there! Have you heard about OLO Markers? I have been lucky enough to participate in some testing and helping to introduce them to my crafty friends since they came on the market several years ago, and I have found them to be an absolute delight. My wonderful friends over at OLO Marker have a special treat for my followers: a giveaway and a discount code!

But first, let’s talk about what makes OLO Markers special.

I have a video (you can watch HERE) in which I discuss many of the different elements of OLO Markers and what makes them unique amongst the other alcohol marker brands. One of the biggest differences is the amount of useable ink; because the ink is free-flowing, it allows you to actually use a much larger percentage of the ink inside the barrel. The nibs are replaceable, and you can easily replace an empty barrel by quickly switching them out, rather than fussily trying to measure a perfect refill.

OLO markers also have the benefit of being dual-sided, separated by a screw-on divider, so that you can create your own unique pairing of brush vs. chisel nib, or you can keep it simple with one marker end and the brush handle. If you’re pressed for space, you can have two different colors on one marker, made into one by the handy dandy connector, or you can have the same color of brush and chisel nibs on the same marker. So many ways to customize and make these markers work best for you personally!

I have several videos up on my YouTube Channel featuring OLO Markers. Click HERE to see the markers in action!

I’m happy to answer any questions that you might have regarding OLO Markers. They truly are a wonderful investment, especially if you’re new to alcohol markers. The color families are super easy to work with and make selecting color palettes a very quick endeavor, and the blending is buttery smooth. I have also shared my favorite color combinations and swatches outside of the typical color families, which you can see HERE. OLO recently released Brush Sets of 8 markers in different color families, which is a great way to start building your OLO stash. I also have curated a collection with my most favorite colors, which you can check out HERE.

Now for the extra fun part. OLO Markers is generously sponsoring a 15% discount for my followers!!!

To receive the discount, simply fill your cart over on the OLO Marker Website, then enter code EMILY15 at checkout. Code is valid until 3/30/25.

OLO Marker is not only sponsoring the discount, but a giveaway over on my Instagram account as well.

Head over to my Instagram (@eamidgett) and look for the graphics above to enter the giveaway! (Be sure to leave your comments on Instagram to be able to enter the giveaway-comments here on my blog will not be eligible!)

Thanks so much for stopping by today, and don’t forget to check out the giveaway over on Instagram!

Springtime Shaker Jar with New Simon Says Stamp Favorite Things + SALE!

This post was sponsored by Simon Says Stamp. Thanks, Simon!

Hi friends! I have a fun little project using some new goodies from the new Simon Says Stamp Favorite Things release and an upcycle with an old jar that I saved from my trashcan. I have been enjoying creating non-card items, stretching my creativity to show how versatile these fun products can be! For today’s project, I wanted to use the gorgeous new Pastel Ice Embellishment Mix sequins to create a springtime shaker. I loved the sweet little birds in the new Tweet Friend stamp set and thought they’d be adorable for this project. Let’s get started with the details!

*I have gathered links to all of the products used at the bottom of the post for your convenience, using affiliate links. Thank you for shopping with my links! I truly appreciate your support for my work!*

To start my project, I stamped several images from the new Tweet Friend stamp set, including some of the songbirds, flowering branches, and the bird bath, using Altenew Permanent Gray Mist ink onto white cardstock. I then used OLO Markers to do some no-line coloring, adding a few black accents with a black fine-tipped pen. After I had finished coloring all of the images, I used the coordinating dies to cut each one, and I just love how detailed the images are, especially the flowering branches!

After I had finished coloring and cutting all of the images, I die cut two white Nested Domed Arches die cuts and used a blending brush to blend Morning Pawsitively Saturated Ink on the rounded top of each die cut, creating a smooth blue springtime sky! I adhered both arch die cuts together using liquid adhesive, then used my hot glue gun to adhere the die cuts, standing straight up, to a green glitter die cut circle. I added the colored die cuts to each side of my vignette, creating a little springtime scene for each bird and adhering them with foam adhesive squares.

Once I had created the vignette scenes, I used my hot glue gun to adhere the pieces to the bottom of my clean glass jam jar. I poured in plenty of the new Pastel Ice Embellishment Mix to create a cute little springtime snow globe, then added the lid. For a final touch, I added a fluffy coordinating peach bow, adhering it with my hot glue gun!

Well, that’s all for my project today.

Simon Says Stamp is celebrating 23 fabulous years, and as a special treat, they are offering an equally fabulous gift with purchase: buy any gift card valued at $100 or more and get a FREE $23 gift card!! Isn’t that incredible? Click HERE to purchase a gift card!

You have until 11:59 ET on 3/6/25 to purchase your gift card, so don’t wait. Who can say no to free crafty goodies, right?

Thanks so much for stopping by today, and have a marvelous day!

Eggstra Special with New Simon Says Stamp Favorite Things!

This post was sponsored by Simon Says Stamp. Thanks, Simon!

Hi friends! I have some colorful, cheery Easter inspiration using the adorable new Eggstra Special stamp set from Simon Says Stamp’s latest release, called Favorite Things! I leaned into the Pastel Pigment Ink palette from Simon Says Stamp for several of my projects for this release, but I wanted to add a little pop of vibrant pink to this project to help those sweet blooms stand out amongst the colorful Easter eggs. Let’s get started with the details!

*I have gathered links to all of the products used at the bottom of the post for your convenience, using affiliate links. Thank you for shopping with my links! I truly appreciate your support for my work!*

To start my project, I stamped several images and a sentiment from the new Eggstra Special stamp set onto some white cardstock using Nocturne Pigment Ink, then covered it with Clear Embossing Powder to make those black lines extra crisp and stark against my pastel color palette! I then used OLO Markers in a variety of pastel shades, zhuzhing things up with a pop of vibrant magenta. Because I wanted to have a sunny, buttery yellow background, I used a coordinating butter yellow marker around the white edges of my die cuts to make sure that they transitioned seamlessly from the background to the foreground!

After I had finished my focal point, I die cut the previously-released Double Plaid Cover with the buttery yellow glitter cardstock in the new Pastel 6×6 Glitter Pack. I love this plaid background; it’s the perfect amount of texture and pattern without overwhelming the main focal point! I paired the buttery yellow glitter pattern with a Lemon Chiffon card base, creating a fairly neutral tone-on-tone texture and pattern behind my colorful springtime images.

To help ground my images and sentiment die cuts on my plaid card front so that they weren’t just floating in midair, I die cut one of the Nested Ovals Dies from Simon Says Stamp Vellum. I arranged the colored die cuts in the center of the vellum oval, then adhered all of the die cuts to the front of the card with liquid and foam adhesive, hiding the adhesive for the vellum behind the solid die cuts. To add a few final shimmery accents, I added some Butter Pawsitively Dazzling Gems and a bow tied with the new Simon Says Stamp Iridescent White Cord. I think this card exudes all of the springtime feels!

Well, that’s all for my project today! Have you started crafting for springtime yet? I have definitely noticed a shift in my color palettes, transitioning from lots of deep reds and dramatic jewel tones to white, light, and bright pastel palettes! Thanks so much for stopping by today, and have a marvelous day!