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11/28/2012

A Crafter’s Staple: Sharpie® Markers!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sharpie®. All opinions are 100% mine.

So, I have to ask – are you a Sharpie® addict too?  I use them for tons of craft projects – from the construction to the finished product.  And I just found out that Sharpie® just rolled out some new metallic colors just in time for Christmas crafts!

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I use Sharpie® markers with my metal stamping, to darken letters when liver of sulfur isn't practical.  If you haven't read my tips for metal stamping for beginners, I recommend in that tutorial that every stamper has at least one Sharpie® in their tool box.

I also recommend them for projects like my polymer clay gift tags – you can stamp and decorate lots of fun and colorful  tags with inexpensive polymer clay, and use a fine-tipped Sharpie® to address your package to add a fun and personal touch!

I love using Sharpie® markers to trace out my patterns on plastic, too – when I know I want a permanent template. (And who could burn a CD without a sharpie for the label, right?)

If you want a variety, Sharpie® markers come in a convenient 12-pack so you can try all your favorite colors.  They are great stocking stuffers!

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If you're out browsing Pinterest for crafty Christmas ideas – be sure to follow Sharpie®'s "Holiday Happenings" board for all kinds of inspiration to personalize gifts and to decorate your home!  Sharpie® markers are also great for greeting cards, placecards, ornaments and more!

What do you use your Sharpie® markers for?  What's your favorite?

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  1. JAMES R. says

    08/23/2013 at 10:18 pm

    2 things:
    first, I strongly believe, that there are sharpies, and then there is everything else…nothing beats a sharpie…NOTHING.

    Second, How do you make them stamped metal tags(like the ones shown above)??

    Do you buy the metal at a craft shop? local other place?
    and the words that are stamped in the metal…how is that done??

    I have nothing to do here & am bored to death, so I am very interested in crafting gifts for others….

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  2. Kelley says

    11/30/2012 at 3:01 pm

    I agree with Angie! Who doesnt love a nice sharpie?! :D

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  3. Maribel Reyes says

    11/29/2012 at 2:55 pm

    At our home we love sharpies, funny story is that our daughter’s Christmas list includes Sharpies! We use them to ID school items, lunches, organizing tabs, gift tags and more! :D

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  4. Misty Kearns says

    11/29/2012 at 1:52 pm

    umm yes also addicted to sharpies here too and it’s not just the ink smell that I’m addicted too. ;) I am so tempted when I see the new colors and the big packs! The fuschia pink is my favorite one though!

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  5. Kathy (Kangaroo Mama) says

    11/29/2012 at 9:25 am

    I looove sharpies too, I have them in every size tip and color and can’t live without them!

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  6. Camille says

    11/28/2012 at 10:18 pm

    I LOVE Sharpies! I have fine tip, medium tip in every single color.

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  7. jenny at dapperhouse says

    11/28/2012 at 9:32 pm

    Sharpies are a brand that cannot be duplicated! I have always wanted to get the multi pack of colors…maybe I will get it for myself for Christmas this year for all the crafts I want to do.

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  8. Kadie says

    11/28/2012 at 8:59 pm

    I use Sharpies all the time too!! I used them to color a wooden Turkey for Thanksgiving, they always work great! I’ll have to check them out for more ideas.:)

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  9. April says

    11/28/2012 at 8:57 pm

    I have two of the 12 set packs in my studio. I cannot be without a specific color… that would just be tragic. xoxo

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  10. Angie says

    11/28/2012 at 8:13 pm

    Who doesn’t love sharpies! I have them with me all the time… :) Thanks for sharing

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