Distress Stains from Tim Holtz are like the other products in his Distress line in that they react with water so there are loads of different technique you can do like this water color technique from Heather Telford. She inked … Read More ...
Tip: Wood Burning with Rubber Stamps
Think outside the box (or maybe I should say paper :)) and take your stamping into other crafting areas but using them as a template. For instance stamped images can be sewn over for embroidery designs or used as a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stamped Soap
There’s so much more you can do with rubber stamps then just stamping them on paper, like how about use them in soap making? Add a fun personalized touch to hand made soap using rubber stamps, Stampington and Company has … Read More ...
Project: May Flowers Card
With all the April showers we’ve had around here I’m expecting lots of May flowers! Shari created this lovely spring tag using embossing paste and a stencil for the rain drop background and a flower rubber stamp colored directly with … Read More ...
Tip: Getting a Blush Cheek on a Stamped Face
Want that pinch-able cheeks look? If you’ve used markers to color in rubber stamped faces you might want a softer look for the cheeks. To give your cute face a blush look try using chalks and adding highlights with a … Read More ...
Project: Vintage Style Door Hanger
Add an elegant touch to the entrance of any room with this vintage inspired door hanger. Visit The Rubber Cafe blog for a video tutorial showing how to combine stamps, die cut shapes, pattern papers, ribbon and embellishments with a … Read More ...
Project: Mother’s Day Card
Show Mom how much she means to you this year with a hand made card. Using a combination of stencils and rubber stamps Michael Trent made this bright and cheerful Mother’s Day card. You can visit his blog World of … Read More ...
Project: Mixed Media Tag
Cheryl used a combination of rubber stamps, paints, die cuts, tissue paper, ink, rub-ons and more for this lovely mixed media tag project. She shares step step directions for making it over on her blog Cheryl’s Paper Artz.
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Technique: Texture Stamping
Here’s an amazing way to get depth and texture with your rubber stamps. Allison stamped her flourish background stamp with gesso and then applied ink and glitter sprays over top for this fantastic technique. Find her tutorial over on The … Read More ...
Tips: One Rubber Stamp, Many Different Ideas
Large background stamps can be some of the most versatile stamps in your stash. You can simply stamp the entire stamp in one color, you can ink it up with multiple colors using markers or ink pads, you can stamp … Read More ...
Product Review: Imagine Crafts
I recently got the chance to try out some cool brand new products from Imagine Crafts. These products work perfectly with all types of rubber stamping, mixed media, jewelry, home decor and collage art projects.
For my piece I … Read More ...
Project: Mixed Media Journal Page
This wonderful journal page reminds of an old stained glass window in an ancient castle. Linda Cain used paste, stencils, paint, rubber stamps and more to make this artful mixed media creation. You can find out more by visiting the … Read More ...
Project: Stamped Jewelry Pendant
Asia Kings is sharing a stunning piece of jewelry on her blog. She used rubber stamps to decorate a pendant bezel to make this necklace that anyone would love to show off and wear. Click here to visit her … Read More ...
Project: Easter Diorama Card
The Rubber Cafe blog has directions for making a sweet diorama card for Easter. How fun to open the card and find a fun dimensional scene inside! Use a scoring board for fast scoring and folds or if you don’t … Read More ...
Product Review: Stampin’ Up Chalkboard Banner
Want to add a fun decoration to a party or looking to add something pretty to your wall, how about a festive banner? And even better the words on this banner can be changed for the seasons or the occasion … Read More ...