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Meet Linda

We’d like to introduce you to Crafts By Linda – an expert crafter who we seek advice and craft tips from. Linda has been an avid crafter for over 15 years and loves inspiring creativity.

If you have any tips you would like to share or questions you would like to ask, we encourage you to do so…so that we can make your marking activities more colorful and fun!

How It Works

Welcome to the BIC Mark-It Ask a Crafter blog, where you can get tips and advice for all of your favorite crafts. Ask our crafting expert specific questions on how to enhance your crafts to give it that extra flair. Simply click here to submit a question and our crafter will post weekly answers to questions. Although we may not post answers to all questions we will do our best to read and respond to each one.

All posts will include the name you submit and, as such, we suggest designating only your first name.

All postings will be subject to the BIC MARK-IT.COM Terms and Conditions.

Your Questions - Answered

by Crafter 26. October 2009 07:52

Q. Are BIC Mark-It™ Fine Point Permanent Markers washable?

A. BIC Mark-It™ Permanent Markers are permanent markers. However, like all permanent markers, excessive wear/washing may remove the mark from clothing and/or glass. By the way, did you know BIC Mark-It™ Permanent Markers have a two week cap off time? You can leave the cap off for two weeks and the product will still write (Fine and Ultra Fine Point Classic Colors: Blue, Black, Red and Green)

Q. Does anyone know if BIC Mark-It™ Permanent Markers can be used in scrapbooks?

A. BIC Mark-It™ Permanent Markers (Both Fine and Ultra Fine) are acid free, making them perfect for scrapbooking. Please visit bicmarkit.com for over 365 craft ideas.

Card Questions - Answered

by Crafter 20. October 2009 07:53

Q. I know there must be a way to take a picture of me and drop into a Halloween invitation with an adult theme like: Dracula, a Cat, a witch, or other Halloween favorites. I can only find cards with children drop in. How can I do this?

A. There are several resources and options that exist for Halloween invitations. You can decorate your own invitations and drop your photo in, embellishing around the photo with your BIC Mark-it™ Permanent Markers. Or you can visit digital photo sites that exist on the internet where these capabilities exist.

Q.I am a card maker and am looking for quality "fine" and broad tip markers. If possible, both on one marker.

A. BIC Mark-it™ Permanent Markers are available in three distinct tip varieties: Ultra Fine, Fine and Chisel tip. BIC Mark-it™ Permanent Markers have 36 bold, fashionable colors, have vivid fade-resistant ink and come with an ultra comfortable rubber grip for comfort and control. Our markers are perfect for card making, and have acid free ink (No added acid, no measurable pH).

Your Questions - Answered

by Crafter 13. October 2009 11:53

Q: Could you tell me where to find a beverage caddy?

A: A beverage caddy can be found at any craft or mass retailers.

 

Q: I want to decorate some glass and ceramic vases. Will the BIC Mark-It™ Permanent Markers stay on these materials or will the design wash off or smear when the outside of the vase gets wet?

A: BIC Mark-It™ Permanent Markers decorate glass and ceramic vases beautifully. The colors are vibrant and plentiful with our 36 color assortment. Like all permanent markers, the mark will rub off when it comes in contact frequently with hot soapy water over time.