Join Gina K for another fun and informative video on Stamp TV. In this video she teaches you how to do a cool background embossing technique called Joseph’s Coat.
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New Release: Magnolia Stamps
Magnolia stamps has just released a bunch of adorable new animal and pet related stamps. The jungle animals images are so cute! If you’ve been to the zoo lately they would be perfect accents for scrapbook pages or make… Read More...
Technique Video: Watermark Ink Pad
Patti Behan with Ranger has a new video showing several different techniques on how to use their watermark resist ink pad.
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Shop: Sweet Paperie
Looking for a unique name or address stamp? Sweet Paperie might have just what you’re looking for. They offer classy modern designs in rubber on wooden handles. I thought this Bi-Plane design was really terrific!
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New Release: Inkadinkado
Visit the Inkdinkado website to view page after page of new stamp images! There are loads of new Fall, Halloween, Christmas, Winter and mini images in clear sets and wood mounted.… Read More...
Trend: Robots
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...
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...
Shop: Soft Pencil Digital Stamps
Check out the unbelievable adorable digital stamps by Soft Pencil. Sooooooooo cute!!!
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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.
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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.
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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...
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: 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...
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...
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...
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.
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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 & 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...