DIY Rolling Stamp - an inexpensive DIY craft that will give beautiful and eye catching designs to your surface!
Foam stamps are one of the best tools for your mixed media projects. Easy to use with acrylic paints and can be stamped on any surface!
From time to time I grab some of the garbage rubber -- i.e. rubber cut away during the carving process -- and create "garbage stamps." It doesn't mean that the stamps *are* garbage, rather they have been created *from* garbage! Here's my most recent batch: The process is pretty much the same for each of the stamps: I take a scrap piece of rubber and trim it down to a shape or size I want to work with and then I attack it with my carving tools! All in all, this entire collection of itty bitty stamps took me about...
Since there were lots of little scraps of carving block littering the table, I made them useful and carved symbols for map-making. Thinking about land and grids it was a natural progression to arrive at maps don't you think? Well, it doesn't end here. More coming.
Peg Stamp Set
Make your own rubber stamp cleaner for pennies!
Learn how to make Foam Stamps - use your favorite vintage images to make a customized set of stamps that you can use on all your creative projects!
I'm busy prepping for the classes I'm teaching at The Ink Pad in June. The Saturday class is called "Develop a Mark Making Vocabulary." As part of that class we are designing and creating our own set of foam stamps. Here's a quick video of me making the stamps and testing them out: And here are the stamps: I used each one to create an overall pattern and I love the way they turned out! In class we'll be focusing on the design process -- both creating "good design" as well as a cohesive collection of stamps that reflect your...
Learn how to make Foam Stamps - use your favorite vintage images to make a customized set of stamps that you can use on all your creative projects!
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Your complete guide on Stamps for stamping! From rubber stamps, to clear stamps & more; understand the difference and how to use each of these craft stamps.
Foam stamps are one of the best tools for your mixed media projects. Easy to use with acrylic paints and can be stamped on any surface!
(Voor de Nederlandse tekst klik hier.) Colors: Flirty Flamingo, Melon Mambo, Lovely Lipstick, Rich Razzleberry, Blackberry Bliss; Stamps: Touches of Textures, Recht uit het Hart (Flourishing Phrases); block H A new stamping technique with my Stampin’ Write Markers For a few weeks now, I am the proud owner of the “Many Marvelous Markers” from Stampin […]
Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Blog Hop! This hop should be filled with stampy goodness, so if you stumbled here accidentally, be sure to start back at the beginning at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog. And be sure to hop on over to Anna-Karin's blog next! For my project, I have to say that I am loving the Simon Says Stamp Extra Large Dots Stencil, which I used to create this notebook cover. I tried a new technique for this project and that was to stamp over a stencil. It was a lot of fun and worked better than I thought it would. Here's what I did: I started out with a large stamp, a piece of paper, the polka dot stencil and some ink. I laid the stencil over my paper, inked up my stamp, then stamped right on top of the stencil. When I lifted off my stencil, the stamped pattern was in a polka dot shape! Cool! Without cleaning my stencil, I moved it over and repeated this process until my paper was filled with the polka dot pattern I'd created. As you can see, after stamping on top of my stencil a few times, ink had accumulated there. Instead of washing it off, I put the stencil on top of a manilla tag and grabbed a baby wipe I'd used earlier. Using the baby wipe, I swiped the ink diagonally across the stencil so that it colored in the holes. It created a beautiful polka dot pattern on my tag that I could use for another project on another day. I'd cleaned my stencil and made a second background pattern at the same time. Multitasking bonus! Back to my first stamped paper! I cut it down to size, then smeared some green ink onto some of the polka dots for more visual variety. I then dribbled watercolors down from some of the dots. Next I added on some fabric scraps and paper butterflies, which I cut out of a piece of patterned paper. I inked up the fabric scraps and finished it off with a "Fearless" sentiment from the stamp I used earlier. I also added a safety pin and another fabric scrap. I attached this collage to the front cover of my notebook, which was put together with the Cinch machine. I added tabs, which I made using a tab punch, and embellished it with a few bits of lace. I hope you enjoyed my project and I can't wait to see what my fellow Design Team members came up with! And I especially like how big the circles are in the Simon Says Stamp Extra Large Dots Stencil. It's just perfect for stamping through! Here are the materials I used that are available from Simon Says Stamp: Simon Says Stamp Extra Large Dots Stencil Tim Holtz "Individual" Rubber Stamp Peacock Feathers - Distress Ink Mowed Lawn - Distress Ink Squeezed Lemonade - Distress Ink Mixed Media Sponges Bars Loew Cornell WATERCOLOR CAKES 24 Paints Kaiser Kaleidoscope Paper 6.5 x 6.5 Prima A4 Sunrise-Sunset Paper Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements Fabric - Documents Ranger Non Stick Craft Sheet Walnut Stain - Distress Ink Black soot - Distress ink Timber Brown StazOn File Tab Punch-We R Memory Keepers Cinch - We R Memory Keepers Ranger Archival Jet Black Ink Pad Tim Holtz 12x12 Wallflower Paper Pack Circle Pop Dots Colorbox Rain Forest Ink So what will you create using a Simon Says Stamp exclusive product? Upload your project to the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog so that we can be inspired and so that you can have a chance to win a $50 gift voucher to the Simon Says Stamp store!
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When I first started stamping I could never get a clear image with brand new stamps. I used quality paper and quality ink. What was the problem? I was informed by a stamping friend “You need to condition your stamps before using them.” Huh? Brand spanking new photopolymer stamps and red rubber stamps have super clean stamping surfaces. Ink doesn’t want to stick to the surface of the stamp. There are several ways to condition your stamps to make sure you get the best image possible.
I am just loving my Stamparatus! Every time I sit down to play with it I seem to find some new technique it's just perfect for. Cracks me up how happy inking and pressing that clear plate makes me. The only problem is, it's so easy it almost feels like cheating! I have some more tips for you from this week's endeavors in the stamp room. Enjoy! And don't miss the new blog category Stamparatus Tips and Tricks for previous posts with all sorts of little things that will make you feel like a pro when you use it. My...
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12 easy techniques to use Distress Inks on craft or paper projects like art journal pages, cards and scrapbook lyouts
Hello, Ginny here, I want to show you how I restored a lovely vintage Magenta Cat Stamp, I'm not sure of the exact year of release, but I'm pretty sure it is about 20 years old. It appears to be in perfect condition. Bonjour, ici c'est Ginny, et je veux vous montrer comment j'ai restauré une ancienne étampe Magenta, je ne sais pas quand elle a été créé, mais je suis presque certaine que cette étampe a au moins 20 ans et elle semble en excellente condition. But on inspection, I can feel that the rubber has gotten a little dry and "tough" and what that means is that I won't get a good impression from it. I bet you have run into the same thing with some of your older stamps! Don't toss the stamp, there is a way to restore them pretty easily! I have on hand the little sanding blocks you can buy for about $2.00 at the hardware store. These are very handy in the craft room! I gave this stamp a vigorous rubbing and then wiped off the dust with a damp wipe. Mais en y regardant de plus prêt, je peux sentir que le caoutchouc est un peu sec et dur ce qui veut dire que je n'aurai pas une impression parfaite. Je parierai que vous avez déjà rencontré cette situation avec vos anciennes étampes. Mais il y a moyen de le restaurer avant de décider de vous en défaire. J'avais sous la main un petit bloc à sabler qui vaut environ 2.00$ dans les quincailleries. Toujours pratique dans un atelier! Donc j'ai donné sabler assez vigoureusement le caoutchouc et avec un chiffon humide j'ai enlevé la poussière. Next a coat of glycerin - a $4.00 drugstore item - you can also re-ink your embossing/resist pad with this! Let it sit over night and then wipe with a damp towel. Your stamp should have that nice soft rubber texture. Now the ink will sit on the rubber! Ensuite, une couche de glycérine - 4.00$ à la pharmacie - et vous pouvez vous en servir pour ré-encrer votre tampon à embosser! Laissez la glycérine durant la nuit et essuyez avec un chiffon humide. Maintenant l'encre va rester sur le caoutchouc! I inked up the stamp. J'ai encré l'étampe. Treated my paper with the perfect crafting pouch. Traité le papier avec cet outil. I got a beautiful impression the first time! A little black heat embossing. J'ai eu une impression parfaite dès la première impression! Un peu de poudre à embosser noire. And here is my card... Et voici ma carte... No toxic chemicals and a beautifully restored stamp! Aucun produit chimique toxique et une étampe parfaitement restaurée! Magenta Stamp Catalog number: Le code de l'étampe: 23.076 Thanks for stopping by, I hope you give this a try before saying goodbye to an older stamp! Merci d'avoir pris le temps de me lire, j'espère que vous l'essaierez avant de dire au-revoir à une vieille étampe! Ginny Maxam - DT Magenta
Say that ten times fast! Unique Technique. I found this while surfing and thought it was......different! I'm going to try this a little later on today, but wanted to post this before I couldn't remember where I found it! This was found on Scrapbooks and Cards Today on-line magazine. Enjoy! Lori 3T's with Allison Cope Allison Cope is back again with us this week to share an inexpensive project with you that uses stuff you already have at home. Here is Allison's project tutorial: Your Supply List: - toilet tissue - water - paper towels - rubber or acrylic stamps Step One: Grab your supplies. Step Two: Fold 4-5 pieces of toilet tissue on the scored lines to create a square of tissue. If you use single ply tissue, add a few more squares. Step Three: Take your folded squares and run them under the tap. Moisten the tissue but don't completely soak it. Ring out the paper to get rid of the excess water. Step Four: Flatten your wet tissue out to its square, flat shape again. Lay the wet tissue over top of your stamp. Step Five: Using your finger tips, lightly press the wet tissue into all the details of your stamp. Step Six: OPTIONAL: CAREFULLY tear the edges of your wet tissue for a torn look. Be careful not to tear too closely to your raised image. Step Seven: Using your paper towels, LIGHTLY and CAREFULLY press on the wet tissue to absorb any excess water in your paper. Step Eight: Carefully remove your embossed wet tissue from your stamp. I placed mine on a piece of paper towel on a cookie cooling rack. Let it dry! Repeat steps as desired for any of your stamps! Make plenty because you'll need to experiment! Here is what they look like dry.... they are crisp, white and opaque. Now create some thing with your paper cast image!!!! You can also alter them too.... - colour them with markers - paint them - spray them with coloured mists - add glitter or bling - distress them - ink them - experiment.... that's the fun part! Here's what I made using one of my paper posies.... I rubbed mine with a little sponge applicator with some distress inks on it. Just a Little Hello by Allison Cope supplies: cardstock: Bazzill; patterned papers: BasicGrey, Prima Marketing; stamp: myStamp BOX; jute string & ink;gems: Heidi Swapp; butterlfy punch: Martha Stewart; other: ribbon, button, thread. Stampin' Up!;
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Allison Cope is back again with us this week to share an inexpensive project with you that uses stuff you already have at home. Here is Allison’s project tutorial: Your Supply List: – toilet tissue […]
Make your own stationary and cards by Printing your own Silicone Stamp with printing ink for stationary, envelopes, invitations
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Bonjour, Il y avait un petit moment que je n'avait pas fait de post : trucs et astuces. Par manque de temps bien qu'en ce moment je suis multi couleurs avec les ateliers explosion de couleur. L'outil que j'utilise (alors qu'avant mes tampons s'entassaient...
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Card makers are generally also stamp lovers. If you’re a beginner card maker or crafter, here are the stamps sets you should have to make cards.
These all have a stamp of approval.
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Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Blog Hop! This hop should be filled with stampy goodness, so if you stumbled here accidentally, be sure to start back at the beginning at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog. And be sure to hop on over to Anna-Karin's blog next! For my project, I have to say that I am loving the Simon Says Stamp Extra Large Dots Stencil, which I used to create this notebook cover. I tried a new technique for this project and that was to stamp over a stencil. It was a lot of fun and worked better than I thought it would. Here's what I did: I started out with a large stamp, a piece of paper, the polka dot stencil and some ink. I laid the stencil over my paper, inked up my stamp, then stamped right on top of the stencil. When I lifted off my stencil, the stamped pattern was in a polka dot shape! Cool! Without cleaning my stencil, I moved it over and repeated this process until my paper was filled with the polka dot pattern I'd created. As you can see, after stamping on top of my stencil a few times, ink had accumulated there. Instead of washing it off, I put the stencil on top of a manilla tag and grabbed a baby wipe I'd used earlier. Using the baby wipe, I swiped the ink diagonally across the stencil so that it colored in the holes. It created a beautiful polka dot pattern on my tag that I could use for another project on another day. I'd cleaned my stencil and made a second background pattern at the same time. Multitasking bonus! Back to my first stamped paper! I cut it down to size, then smeared some green ink onto some of the polka dots for more visual variety. I then dribbled watercolors down from some of the dots. Next I added on some fabric scraps and paper butterflies, which I cut out of a piece of patterned paper. I inked up the fabric scraps and finished it off with a "Fearless" sentiment from the stamp I used earlier. I also added a safety pin and another fabric scrap. I attached this collage to the front cover of my notebook, which was put together with the Cinch machine. I added tabs, which I made using a tab punch, and embellished it with a few bits of lace. I hope you enjoyed my project and I can't wait to see what my fellow Design Team members came up with! And I especially like how big the circles are in the Simon Says Stamp Extra Large Dots Stencil. It's just perfect for stamping through! Here are the materials I used that are available from Simon Says Stamp: Simon Says Stamp Extra Large Dots Stencil Tim Holtz "Individual" Rubber Stamp Peacock Feathers - Distress Ink Mowed Lawn - Distress Ink Squeezed Lemonade - Distress Ink Mixed Media Sponges Bars Loew Cornell WATERCOLOR CAKES 24 Paints Kaiser Kaleidoscope Paper 6.5 x 6.5 Prima A4 Sunrise-Sunset Paper Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements Fabric - Documents Ranger Non Stick Craft Sheet Walnut Stain - Distress Ink Black soot - Distress ink Timber Brown StazOn File Tab Punch-We R Memory Keepers Cinch - We R Memory Keepers Ranger Archival Jet Black Ink Pad Tim Holtz 12x12 Wallflower Paper Pack Circle Pop Dots Colorbox Rain Forest Ink So what will you create using a Simon Says Stamp exclusive product? Upload your project to the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog so that we can be inspired and so that you can have a chance to win a $50 gift voucher to the Simon Says Stamp store!
Can you tell what recycled item is being used here as an ink palette? Yes, that is the humble baby wipe. I keep these everywhere, in the car, in the studio, in the garage, and even out in my storag…
Sunflower patterned paper, stamps and dies are the main design element in the Heartfelt Creations Classic Sunflower collection.
Hi friends! I have some more inspiration to share with you using the new Gina K Designs release! This one is f
Hello Friends Where to start it is so much going on that I really don't know where to start. New Occasion catalog and sale a bration starting tomorrow so make sure to scroll all the way for s
Na het zien van deze blogpost kreeg ik opnieuw zin om te gaan stempelen met stencils. Een leuke manier om snel een aantal kaarten te maken. Ik heb al vaker gestempeld met stencils, HIER bijvoorbeeld. After reading this blogpost I had to grab my Distress Ink and stencils again. Stamping with stencils is a fun technique to make quick and easy cards. I worked with this watercolor technique before, for example HERE. Een gedeelte van deze 20 x 20 cm stencil gebruikt. I inked up a part of this 8 x 8" stencil. Gewerkt met Distress Inkt Picked Raspberry, Ripe Persimmon, Dried Marigold en Twisted Citron. I did the stamping with Distress Ink Picked Raspberry, Ripe Persimmon, Dried Marigold, Twisted Citron. Stamp Darkroom Door: Simple Sayings Donna Downey Signature Stencil: Painted Flowers
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