Project #6: Mini Valentine's Day Cards

Make Mini Valentine's Day Cards with our WS-A17 Heart stamp and the new Delta Series mini stamp set by BasicGrey.
These cards measure approximately 2.75" x 4".




The heart from BasicGrey fits perfectly in our Heart stamp.

And don't forget the envelopes!

Check out our Grey & White Mini Envelopes !

Technique #8: Stamping on Handmade Paper

Try stamping on handmade papers!
Try out with different textures and ink pads.

Stamp used here:
WS-A17 Heart

Ink Pad: VersaMagic Red Magic



Check out a card sample by clicking HERE or just scroll down to the post below.

Card of the Month: Klimt Heart Card

Supplies:
1. Stamps:
KI-A22 Klimt Heart
Sentiment and Small Heart (BasicGrey)

2. Ink Pads:
Memento Tuxedo Black
Memento Angel Pink

3. Papers:
Napkin
Handmade Papers (The Paper Studio)
Copic Marker

4. Others:
Paintbrush
Gel Medium (Liquitex)

Happy New Year!!!

Happy 2010!!!

Tip #8: Direct-to-Paper Technique

This is a basic technique using your ink pad directly on paper.
You can use this technique to ink the edges of your cardstock or to create backgrounds.
In this case, we're using the technique to lighten the bright pink cardstock...the color was just not right for the card we were making...

What you'll need is a white ink pad of your choice, a stencil brush (optional) and a piece of cardstock.



1. Apply the ink directly on the paper.



2. If desired, blend the ink by using a brush.



3. Check out the top half of the cardstock. The pink doesn't look so bright anymore!

Tip #7: Poinsettia Shrub with Holly Stamp

This is our LS-B42 Holly stamp.


Ink and stamp it on paper with color of your choice.
Turn the stamp upside down, ink and stamp it right below the first stamped image...and you have now a Poinsettia!!!


Color it with your favorite coloring medium.
Add a paper flower in the center and secured it with a brad, if desired!
Have fun using it in your creations!

Check the card that uses this tip by clicking HERE or scroll down to the post below.

Card of the Month: Poinsettia Card

Supplies:
1. Stamp:
LS-B42 Holly

2. Ink Pad:
Brilliance Gamma Green

3. Patterned Papers:
BasicGrey
DCWV

4. Others:
Frou-Frou Flower Jar (Fancy Pants Designs)
Eyelets
Flower Brad
Watercolor pencils
Paintbrush

Tip #6: Tearing Napkins

An easy trick to tear napkins is to use a fine tip paintbrush and water.

1. Peel off the layers that you won't use.
2. Dip the paintbrush in water.
3. "Paint" on the napkin, around the design that you want to use on your project.
4. While the napkin is still wet, tear the design.

Click HERE to see the card!

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Technique #7: Napkins & Stamps

Supplies:
1. Stamps:
KI-A20 Klimt Swirls
Stampabilities

2. Ink Pads:
Memento Tuxedo Black
Memento New Sprout
Orange dye-ink pad

3. Others:
Napkin of your choice
Paintbrush
Gel Medium Or Modge Podge
Vanilla cardstock

How-To:

1. Peel off the top layer of napkin of your choice.
2. Tear off the desired design for your card.
3. Adhere the napkin panel to the card front with Gel Medium (or Modge Podge) using a paintbrush. You can dilute the adhesive with a little water, if desired.
4. Ink KI-A20 Klimt Swirls in orange and stamp several times around the napkin panel.
5. Ink and stamp "Merry Christmas" in Memento Tuxedo Black on vanilla cardstock. Ink the edges in Memento New Sprout. Adhere on card.

Card of the Month: Holly Card

Supplies:
1. Stamps:
LS-B42 Holy

2. Ink Pads:
Memento Tuxedo Black
Brilliance Gamma Green

3. Patterned Papers:
BasicGrey

4. Others:
Ribbon
Glitter Glue

Project #5: Easy Tags

For this project, you'll need

1. Stamps:
PO-A01 Black-Eyed Susan
PO-A03 Flower 8
Sentiment: Studio G

2. Ink Pads
Memento Tuxedo Black and Angel Pink

3. Circle/Round Scallop Punches or a die-cut machine
4. Ribbon
5. Hole Punch



We used a Slice Machine (Making Memories) to cut out the shapes.
Ink and stamp your chosen images on.
Punch a hole.
Add the ribbon and place the tags around the party favors or other gifts.

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Orders placed between Oct 17th-24th will start shipping on October 26th.
Sorry for any inconvenience...

Thank you!

Technique #6: Bleach Stamping

Supplies:
1. Stamp: LS-B38 Pumpkin
2. Colored Cardstock
3. Bleach
4. Plastic Container
5. Paper Towel

How to:
1. Fold paper towel and place it in the plastic container.
2. Add a small amount of bleach into the container. This will be the "ink pad".
3. "Ink" and stamp the image on a piece of colored cardstock.

Sometimes you'll see the results right away, sometimes you'll have to wait a little bit longer. The results will vary depending on the cardstock.
Just remember to do it in an area with good ventilation...and have fun!

Rub-Ons: a la Card Rubbings (7gypsies)

Card of the Month: Thank You Cards

Supplies:
1. Stamps:
LS-B41 Maple Leaf
Inkadinkado

2. Ink Pads:
VersaMark (Tsukineko)
Memento Rich Cocoa
Brilliance Pearlescent Rust (Tsukineko)

3. Patterned Papers:
BasicGrey

4. Others:
Copper Embossing Powder (Tsukineko)
Embossing Heat Gun (Marcy Uchida)
Letter Stickers
Cuttlebug Machine
Scallop Oval Die-Cuts (SpellBinders)
Gold Metallic Marker (American Crafts)
Sponge Dauber (Tsukineko)

Project #4: Using Stamps in Scrapbook Layouts

Use rubber stamp images to add interest to your patterned papers.
In the layout above, we inked and stamped LS-B41 Maple Leaf in VersaMark (Tsukineko).
Then, heat emboss with different embossing powders.

Technique #5: Overstamping

Ink the stamp LS-B35 Branch Frame in Memento New Sprout and stamp on a light green cardstock (S.E.I.).



Now stamp LS-B34 Branch with the help of a stamp positioner.

If you don't have a stamp positioner, try the "I think it's here" technique... =)
The picture below shows the first image, then three overstamped images using different inks (all done without a stamp positioner).

Card of the Month: Branch Trio Card

Supplies:

1. Stamps:
LS-B34 Branch
LS-B35 Branch Frame
LS-B36 Leaves

2. Ink Pads:
Memento New Sprout

3. Patterned Papers:
BasicGrey

4. Cardstock:
S.E.I.

Tip #5: Attaching Vellum

Here are some ways to attach vellum onto your projects:


Stamps: PO-A01 Black-Eyed Susan, PO-A03 Flower 8, PO-A04 Flower 5


Stamps: PO-B45 Dandelion, BasicGrey Journal Block, 7gypsies Sentiments-Cards.

Other options are vellum tapes.
Of course, you can always try regular adhesives, but you might need to test them first, so they don't warp or show through your vellum.
We've tried Liquitex Gel Medium and 3M liquid glue and they worked, too! Just brush a thin layer!