October Pumpkin’s shop on Etsy offers the perfect stamps for summer, really wonderful ocean and seaside images available in red rubber with cling mount.
Take a dip!
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New Release and Product Review: Distress Stickles
Tim Holtz has posted a look at his new products made for Ranger that are coming out this week at CHA. My favorite are the new colors of Distress Stickles!! I love this product, it’s a glitter glue like regular … Read More ...
Technique Video: Joseph’s Coat
Join Gina K for another fun and informative video on Stamp TV. In this video she teaches you how to do a cool background embossing technique called Joseph’s Coat.
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Technique Video: Watermark Ink Pad
Patti Behan with Ranger has a new video
showing several different techniques on how to use their watermark resist ink pad.
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Shop: Sweet Paperie
Looking for a unique name or address stamp? Sweet Paperie might have just what you’re looking for. They offer classy modern designs in rubber on wooden handles. I thought this Bi-Plane design was really terrific!
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Sale: Impress
From now through July 31st Impress Rubber Stamps is offering 10% off everything! Use coupon code: JULY SALE to receive your discount.
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Project Video: Using Stickles and Dimensional Pearls
Watch this wonderful and very informative video by Jennifer McGuire for Two peas in a Bucket, she shows how to make these adorable owl cards with inks and stamps from Hero Arts and adds tons of interest using Stickles glitter … Read More ...
Blog and Techniques: Backgrounds with a Brayer
Michelle Zindorf is the queen of backgrounds and brayers! On her blog she shares step by step detailed photos and instructions on how she makes each of her stunning cards. She uses a rubber brayer and ink pads to … Read More ...
Project: Pin Wheel Card
I wanted to share with you the instructions for this fun Pin Wheel Card I made recently.
Supplies:
cardstock: yellow, rust, orange
double-sided pattern paper 3″x 3″
button
string
small dowel, stick or skewer 3 1/2″ long
“smile” stamp (from
… Read More ... Design Team Call: Rubber Romance
Rubber Romance is looking for people interested in joining their very first design team, for info on applying visit their blog.
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Shop: Maggie Hallam
Take a look at these gorgeous nature inspired rubber stamps by Maggie Hallam. These wood mounted rubber stamps are based on her original illustrations, she will also offer her stamps unmounted if you like.
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… Read More ... Technique: Make Your Own Stamps From Placemats!
Check out this really clever idea at Mel’s Own Place for turning old rubber placemats into stamps! How cool is that??
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Technique: Stamping and Embossing Metal Sheets
Take a look at these amazing samples from PaperArtsy on how to use their metal sheets and tools. Leandra takes you step by step and explains how she made these great accents by stamping and dry embossing on thin sheets … Read More ...
Event: Stamp Convention in Carson CA
This weekend in Carson CA is the Original Rubber Stamp Convention at the Carson Community Center. Be sure to stop by the Stampers Anonymous Booth and take some make and takes with Tim Holtz and Wendy Vecchi, Tim has examples … Read More ...
Trend: Using Felt on Your Cards
Using felt embellishments is a really popular trend right now.
You can make your own as I have done on the sample card by using a die cutting machine. I used sheets of felt from the craft store in my Cuttlebug … Read More ...