Robots are HOT HOT HOT right now! They are popping up every where and lots of stamp companies have some really fun new designs featuring robots. It can sometimes be hard to find more masculine images for boys ( of … Read More... “Trend: Robots”
Sale: Impress
From now through July 31st Impress Rubber Stamps is offering 10% off everything! Use coupon code: JULY SALE to receive your discount.
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Blog and Techniques: Backgrounds with a Brayer
Michelle Zindorf is the queen of backgrounds and brayers! On her blog she shares step by step detailed photos and instructions on how she makes each of her stunning cards. She uses a rubber brayer and ink pads to achieve … Read More... “Blog and Techniques: Backgrounds with a Brayer”
Shop: Soft Pencil Digital Stamps
Check out the unbelievable adorable digital stamps by Soft Pencil. Sooooooooo cute!!!
Design Team Call: Rubber Romance
Rubber Romance is looking for people interested in joining their very first design team, for info on applying visit their blog.
Shop: Maggie Hallam
Take a look at these gorgeous nature inspired rubber stamps by Maggie Hallam. These wood mounted rubber stamps are based on her original illustrations, she will also offer her stamps unmounted if you like.
-Heather… Read More... “Shop: Maggie Hallam”Trend: Kawaii
There is a fun trend coming to the US from Japan termed “kawaii”, pronounced “ka-why-ee”, the simple definition is “cute” and it’s a big trend in clothes, food, toys and even crafts and stamps. This trend borrows alot of influences … Read More... “Trend: Kawaii”
Technique Video: Simplicity with Close To My Heart
Visit the Close To My Heart website and watch the great new Art and Soul video which focuses on simplicity and basics. There’s a great technique for making your own background papers with random stamping, how to pick out the… Read More... “Technique Video: Simplicity with Close To My Heart”
Technique: Make Your Own Stamps From Placemats!
Check out this really clever idea at Mel’s Own Place for turning old rubber placemats into stamps! How cool is that??
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Technique: Stamping and Embossing Metal Sheets
Take a look at these amazing samples from PaperArtsy on how to use their metal sheets and tools. Leandra takes you step by step and explains how she made these great accents by stamping and dry embossing on thin … Read More... “Technique: Stamping and Embossing Metal Sheets”
Contest: Sticker Planet Craft Crate Giveaway
Sticker Planet is looking for customer suggestions, send in your suggestion and you could win a Craft Crate from Fiskars or gift certificates to Sticker Planet. Contest runs from now until July 24th, so send in your idea for a … Read More... “Contest: Sticker Planet Craft Crate Giveaway”
Shop: That’s Jazzy Stamp Dreams
Let me share with you yet another wonderful little stamp company on Etsy, That’s Jazzy Stamp Dreams. Shelia carries a great selection of clear stamps. I really love this “Shrooms to Grow” set, mushrooms are still really popular! She’s … Read More... “Shop: That’s Jazzy Stamp Dreams”
Technique: Color Blending with Mineral Spirits
One of my favorite coloring techniques is using colored pencils and blending them with odorless mineral spirits. It gives a really smooth, soft look and makes for wonderful shading, shadowing and blending.
I recommend the Gamsol brand of mineral spirit… Read More... “Technique: Color Blending with Mineral Spirits”
New Release: Sneak Peeks from CHA
Stamp companies are starting to release sneak peeks of their new lines that will debut at the CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) show later this month. This week brought peeks from Stamper’s Anonymous with Tim Holtz and 13 new stamp … Read More... “New Release: Sneak Peeks from CHA”
New Release & Shop: Dragon Doodle Studio Digital Stamps
From talented illustrator Dustin Pike comes Doodle Dragon Studio’s digital stamp designs. You’ll find some really funny and unique images here from dragons, wizards and pirates to monkeys and bears. And don’t miss the adorable brand new releases, including some … Read More... “New Release & Shop: Dragon Doodle Studio Digital Stamps”
Event: Stamp Convention in Carson CA
This weekend in Carson CA is the Original Rubber Stamp Convention at the Carson Community Center. Be sure to stop by the Stampers Anonymous Booth and take some make and takes with Tim Holtz and Wendy Vecchi, Tim has examples … Read More... “Event: Stamp Convention in Carson CA”
New Release: C. C. Designs, Clear and Digital Stamps
Aren’t these samples by Suzanne Dean simply stunning?? She’s the July guest designer for CC Designs. She used the new Underwater Adventure set to create these. This set and a few other new clear stamp sets and digital sets … Read More... “New Release: C. C. Designs, Clear and Digital Stamps”
Shop: My Cute Stamps
Let’s take another trip to Etsy and visit My Cute Stamps where you’ll find some of the most adorable clear stamps around!! I love this monster set, perfect for a little boys birthday card. You’ll also find sets with owls,… Read More... “Shop: My Cute Stamps”
Trend: Using Felt on Your Cards
Using felt embellishments is a really popular trend right now.
You can make your own as I have done on the sample card by using a die cutting machine. I used sheets of felt from the craft store in my Cuttlebug … Read More... “Trend: Using Felt on Your Cards”
New Release: Hot Potatoes Stamps
The ever talented Mary O’Neil from Hot Potoatoes has just release some really interesting and cool new images. Her large bold stamps are perfect for stamping on walls and fabric and doing velvet embossing as well as on cards … Read More... “New Release: Hot Potatoes Stamps”