Tag Archive for ‘rubber stamping techniques’
Reflections: Swans on the lake
Finished size card: 4.25″ x 5.50″ Supplies: Stamps: Swans (I Love Rubber Stamps) Papers: White scrap for swans (Unknown) Iridescent white paper 4” x 5.25” (Unknown) Blue glossy cardstock 4.25” x 11” (Unknown) Inks: Graphite Black (Brilliance) Ice Blue (Colorbox) Yellow pen (Sailor) Copic Pens: (.too) Cool Blue Cool Grey Buttercup Yellow [...]
Elegant Embossing: Rainbow Embossing
Rainbow Embossing By: Marion Davis, Artisitc Guide Supplies: Stamps: Stamp of your choice–this works especially well with background stamps. I used: DeNami for the Thank you The Stamp Pad Co. Inc. for the Happy Birthday Unknown company for the seasonal metallic cardSeveral coordinating Papers: Cardstock – any color to compliment the embossing [...]
Elegant Embossing: Faux Batik
Supplies: Basic embossing supplies with clear embossing powder Mulberry paper or wrapping tissue preferably white Newsprint (kids call it math paper) or absorbent paper A craft iron or travel iron with no holes in the sole plate Color washes (I used Adirondack Stream Lettuce and Wild Plum , but there are many other [...]
Elegant Embossing: Getting a good image
Getting the best results By: Marion Davis, Artistic Guide Today you are ready to emboss! These tools are needed for all the techniques I will share this week and in the future. Stamps – Sample used Dragonfly Block by Moote Points (Stamp Oasis) Embossing ink – Versamark, Big n Bossy, Perfect Medium, Distress ink or any [...]
Watercolor Pencil Tip!
By Roni Johnson, Artistic Guide There are so many wonderful stamp images in the market place that can be personalized by coloring them with a multitude of inks, paints or other medium. One of my favorite techniques for coloring this type of image is an oldie but a goodie…watercolor pencils. I prefer to use Staedtler watercolor pencils [...]
Club Scrap: Stephanie’s View
I’ve been in book-making mode lately, so I decided to use the materials in my Club Stamp box to make a couple of books. One book design came with the kit, so I followed those directions to make one book (although I did turn it sideways!) The other book is a fun and simple design [...]
A Different Take on Bleaching
Finished card size: 4.25″ x 5.5″ This is a technique that I created quite a while ago. It was during the “Bleach” phase and as usual, I wanted to do something different so I started experimenting and this is the technique I came up with. Supplies: Stamps: Enjoy Life’s Moments (Hero Arts) Shell group (Another [...]
Inside and Outside Part 2
You have seen what you can do to provide an easy writable surface on the inside of a dark card base. Now we are going a step further to what can be done to make the interior of your card match the exterior. In card front 1a you see a very simple elegant design. On [...]
Inspiration
It’s midsummer in the northern hemisphere, and midwinter in the southern. A friend of mine in Denmark recently shared photos of the midnight sun. Watching the World Cup, I couldn’t help but notice the heavy coats and the blustery rain. Here in the Southern United States, it’s hot and humid–more so than usual. Extremes tend [...]
Rubbadubbadoo Rubber Stamps: Stephanie’s view
Note to self: never ask the Publisher which card to write up with detailed instructions. She’ll choose the most complicated one–and the one with no step-by-step photos! So, hang on, readers……it could be an adventure! First you’ll need to do some digging in [...]
Creating Faux German Scrap
By: Jennifer Willis Artistic Guide What is German Scrap? German Scrap is a foiled paper cut into various shapes. German Scrap is also known as Dresden Scrap or Dresden Paper Charms. I love to use German Scrap, but the perfect piece is not always available or just not made. However, with just a few [...]
Resist Techniques *B2B*
By: Karyn Campbell, Artistic Guide I thought that I would explore a few resist techniques for my blog week here. It is an easy way to add some “wow” factor to your cards with very few supplies and falls into our Back 2 Basics theme too! Let’s start with Glossy Crayon Resist. Most every stamper [...]
Create your own embellishments
Low Dimensional Bling There is a popular embellishment many stampers have discovered that is used to add dimension to images, especially flowers – this is the first technique I will share. The second is a way to create bling without adding to the bulk of your cards, a great way to insure your mail will [...]
Burned Edges
by: Shelly Newkirk Burning the edges with ink is an easy way to get a very Vintage look. I use two to four shades of brown ink with the final very outer edge of black ink. The ink can be applied with a sponge or a square of Cut n Dry foam (Ranger). With the Cut [...]
Multi Layered Masterboard, Part I
By: Christine Candora-Hickey, Artistic Guide I have often been intrigued by the concept first introduced in Stamper’s Sampler called “Masterboard.” Essentially, it involves creating your own background paper to be used “as is” or cut up into smaller pieces. You are encouraged to keep your original and copy it for use over and over. [...]
Using Your Brayer for the Discoverer
Do you have a brayer that sits in your drawer because you don’t quite know what to do with it? I generally use mine with the multi-colored ink pads, such as the Kaleidacolors because it’s easy to create great backgrounds. There are so many other things you can do with a brayer! Don’t want to [...]
Holiday Blizzard Project – Peace Canvas with Photo Transfer
Peace Canvas Photo Transfer Mixed Media By: Stephanie Loomis, Artistic Guide Finished size: 12”x4” Supplies: Stamps: Peace (Ruth’s Rubber Stamps) Paper: Matte Photo paper (International Paper) Acetate (unknown) Ink: Black VersaMark (Tsukineko) Mustard Seed Distressed ink pad (Ranger) Other: 12”x4” canvas (Dick Blick) Gel Medium, semi-gloss or matte (Golden) Photo editing software (I use Adobe Photoshop [...]
Holiday Blizzard Project – Manger Scene on Canvasboard
For a long time, I have thought about how I could do alcohol inks on porous surfaces. It finally occurred to me that if I just sealed the surface first, it would probably work. Since I always have Mod Podge handy, I decided to try it for this project and it worked! I used [...]
Holiday Blizzard Project – Christmas Memories Handmade Journal
By: Stephanie Loomis, Artistic Guide Finished size: 6”x8” Supplies: Stamps: Joy of Christmas, Simply Christmas, Heart Sings, Joy (The Angel Company) I Will Honor Christmas (Rubber Cottage) Silent Night Plate #064 (I Brake for Stamps) Fear Not, Angel Wreath (Sweet Grass Stamps) Wonderful Counselor (Artful Illusions) Paper: Figgy Pudding patterned cardstock, 5-6 sheets of your [...]
Easy Collage Card for the Adventurer
By: Melanie Smith, Artistic Guide Finished Size: 4.25″ x 5.5″ This card was inspired by the grapes that grow in the beautiful Hawkes Bay region where I live. There are vineyards absolutely everywhere – even on the former site of our local 1/4 mile drag strip (much to my husband’s dismay). But so many people [...]
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