Tag Archive for ‘Maria Loomis’
Stampscapes, Day 4
By Maria Loomis, Artistic Guide Have you checked out the tutorials at Stampscapes? A wealth of information can be found in that section of the website. If you are new to working with scenic stamps, you won’t want to miss this wonderful resource; and if you are an old hand, you might just find something new to [...]
Digi Stamps, Take 4
This is the end of Maria’s tutorial videos on digi-stamping, and our last day of Mygrafico’s feature. We hope the tutorials and our samples have shown you how digi stamps can be supplemented into your creative processes, answered some of your questions on what digi stamps are, and how they work. Be sure to hike on over to the [...]
Digi Stamps Video Tutorial, Part 3
Today we continue featuring Maria’s series on Digi (digital) stamps using images from Mygrafico. Check out the Mygrafico store for more awesome digital images to supplement your creative processes in creating cards or scrapbook pages.
Digi Stamps Video Tutorial, Take 2
Enjoy the second installment of Maria’s informational series of Digi ‘Stamps’ videos using Mygrafico digital images. Make sure you check out Mygrafico for the many different types of digital designs available, not just digital stamps! Join us tomorrow when we bring you part 3. Until then… Happy Trails!
Digi Stamps Informational Videos
This week we are featuring artwork created by our talented Artistic Guides using “digi stamps” provided by Mygrafico. Maria has created four tutorials to help you understand digital ‘stamps’; what they are and how they work. Our hope is to bring you timely information on new ideas and concepts involving the rubber stamping and crafting world. Over the next few [...]
To Digi or Not to Digi…That is the Question!
If you are a die hard rubber stamping enthusiast you may be thinking…“What is digi stamping?”…”Why are digi stamps becoming so popular?”… “Why should I consider adding them to my paper crafting tool box?” I will attempt to answer these questions and more. Hopefully, I can help you think outside of the “rubber stamping” box [...]
Day 4 on the Trail with Piddix
Are we inspiring you to try out Piddix collage sheets? Don’t forget your 25% off coupon when ordering. Just type in “stampers” when checking out! This is your chance to try out these gorgeous collage sheets at a bargain price! For your shopping pleasure, Click here for the Piddix store. Enjoy the eye candy! You’ll [...]
Memories Card for the Inventor
By: Maria Loomis, Artistic Guide Finished card size: A8 (about 8.1″ x 5.5″) Supplies: Stamps: Main image, Serena #2 (The Stampsmith) Rose Background (The Stampsmith) Filigree Floral 14600-N (Magenta) Woven Background (Rubber Soul) Memories (Rubber Stampede: Retired) Paper: Cream Cardstock (Neenah Crest) Glossy cardstock (Kromekote) Light Mauve, Black and Olive Green cardstock Ink: Versafine [...]
Remember L’Amour Bookmark for the Adventurer
By: Maria Loomis, Artistic Guide Finished bookmark size: 7.25” x 3.75” Supplies: Stamps: Main image, Paris post and word stamps from “Paris” Plate (The Stampsmith) Background stamps from “Medieval Ornaments #2” Plate (The Stampsmith) Black flower image, from “The Great Wall of China” Plate (The Stampsmith) Texture background stamp from Marble Cube TC01 (Stampendous) Paper: [...]
Remember When Card for the Discoverer
By: Maria Loomis, Artistic Guide Finished card size: A2 (4.25″ x 5.5″) Supplies: Stamps: Elegant Butterfly C8472 (Stampington & Company) Remember When… from “Say It Like It Is” Plate (The Stampsmith) Paper: Cream Cardstock (Neenah Crest) Light Yellow, Black and Celery Green cardstock Ink: Brillance Pigment Ink Pad: Graphite Black (Tsukineko) Other: Lavender crystal accents [...]
August 2009 Sketch Card
August’s sketch has a trio of tags with a scalloped border to set them off to inspire your creativity. There are no limits to what you can do! Go ahead, let your creativity run wild…check out our Artistic Guides’ interpretation of this super cool sketch. Tags and more were used for their cards! Melanie Smith Stamps: [...]
Sand and Pebble Backgrounds; Putting it all together
Video Tutorial Part 3 – Stamp Images and Assemble Cards And now, we get to put it all together to make some gorgeous cards! Thanks Maria, for a great tutorial this week! Remember, folks, tomorrow is August 1 and marks the beginning of our celebrations for our one year anniversary. We have lots of exciting give [...]
Sand & Pebble Background Technique, Part 2, by Maria
Now that you have your supplies set out, follow along with Maria as she shows you step-by-step how to create these amazingly gorgeous backgrounds. You are sure to want to spend an afternoon making nothing but backgrounds. This technique is not only fun, but addicting. No two are alike! Let’s Get Started: Video Tutorial Part [...]
“Sand and Pebble” Backgrounds Tutorial
Featuring The Stampsmith’s ”The Great Wall of China” Rubber Art Images By: Maria Loomis, Artistic Guide Finished card size: A2 Supplies: Stamps: The Great Wall of China Rubber Stamp Plate – Unmounted (The Stampsmith) Paper: 4 sheets of 8.5” x 11” Glossy White Cardstock. (Kromekote) Ink: Dye Ink Pad Re-Inkers (Ranger’s Adirondack) Pool Clover Mountain [...]
Stampscapes Review by Maria
Today Maria does a quick review of her techniques. We hope you have enjoyed this week’s presentation.
More Stampscapes Videos with Maria
In today’s video, Maria shows you super cool extra effects. Share with us your creations using Maria’s techniques (and remember stamp credits!)
Maria’s Stampscapes Video #4
Without further ado, jump right into today’s video. Enjoy! Part #4:
Maria’s Stampscapes video #3
This week features Maria’s videos teaching her techniques for working with Stampscape stamps and creating landscapes. Check back each day – we have four more to share with you! If you missed the first installment, or would like a refresher, click here to watch the first two videos. Enjoy Part 3!
We Apologize
We inadvertently missed including one of our new Artistic Guide’s sketch cards for the month of June and July. Maria, we are so sorry! Maria’s cards are so beautiful, and we want to make sure you get to see them! So here they are: Stamps: Magenta and Hero Arts Stamps: Stampendous, Magenta, Savvy Stamps, Judikins, [...]
July Sketch
July Sketch Card By: Regena The sketch card this month is so versatile and fun! Lines intersect to create visual division in the card, with circles and rectangles for added interest. Our Artistic Guides certainly enjoyed working with this sketch. The sketch is a great one to use scrap paper sitting in your stash! How about flowers? Chipboard? Ribbon? [...]
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