Let’s Talk Ink
Let's talk about ink and what to use for your rubber stamping projects. You want to get started rubber stamping but you don't know where to start? Last week, I posted information about the basics of rubber stamps as well as a short video. See that post here. Today, let's talk ink. Ink Choices Choices abound in this category – from classic, dye-based ink available in an array of colors; to Memento, a general-purpose black ink; to Stazon, a permanent black ink; Versamark, a clear, watermarking ink; and craft ink. Classic, Dye-Based Ink: I recommend starting with a few coordinating colors of classic, dye-based ink. It absorbs into the card...
Stampin’ Friends: Happy Fourth
Happy Fourth of July! Welcome to the Stampin' Friends June Blog Hop. Thanks for joining us on this blog hop! We're featuring a variety of cards and projects demonstrating what's going on in our corner of the world. Follow the list of hoppers at the end of this post. Be sure to leave a comment. Happy Fourth The 4th of July doesn't rate as one of the top card-sending holidays. But, why not? I have the supplies, so make the card and send it. I used a bunch of Stampin' Up! products to make this festive and celebratory card come together: Poppy Parade, Misty Moonlight, and Whisper White Card Stock Flowers for Every Season 6 x 6 Designer Series...
#simplestamping In Colors and Lovely You
I'm sharing a #simplestamping card using Stampin' Up's New In Colors and the Lovely You stamp set. Even though I've been stamping for about twenty-five years, I still get excited when a brand-new catalog comes out. (And I love it even more as a demonstrator because we receive sneak peeks and a chance to order ahead of time. Ask me how you can receive these same benefits.) I love playing with all of the new stamps and coordinating framelits, inks, papers, and embellishments. And, we all look forward to using the newest In Colors. This 2020-2022 In Colors include: Just Jade, Misty Moonlight, Magenta Madness, Bumble Bee, and Cinnamon Cider....
How to Get Started Rubber Stamping
Learn how to get started rubber stamping! Receiving a handmade card in the mail delivers a lot of joy. But creating a handmade card brings even more joy. You want to start making your own greeting cards and get started rubber stamping, but you don’t know where to start. I’ve been crafting greeting cards for more than twenty-five years, building my collection of stamps, ink, and paper slowly. I became a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator almost ten years ago (wanted to get the discount), and I’m sharing some of the lessons I’ve learned. During the next few weeks, my blog will focus on topics of creating handmade greeting cards with rubber stamps,...
Flowers for Every Season Tutorial
Read below to get a free Flowers for Every Season tutorial. So much fun, new product in Stampin' Up!'s 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. I'm loving this 6 x 6 Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper. It offers exactly what it says, designs for each season. Enjoy the free tutorial for this card (inspired by Tammy Nelson) that also features two of the new In Colors, including Magenta Madness and Misty Moonlight and the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set. Flowers for Every Season Tutorial Stampin’ Up! Supplies: STAMPS – Itty Bitty Greetings (151331) PAPER – Whisper White (100730), Misty Moonlight (153081), Magenta Madness (153080) Flowers for Every...
