Can you say GIVEAWAY?!?!?!
Scenic Route has a "SURPRISE" go to Layle's Blog to see her giveaway!!!
Go and check it out!!
I will have more Technique Tuesday CHA releases tomorrow!!
Stamps and how to use them.
I have gotten many requests to do some teaching about stamping. SO I thought why not start at the beginning?
Clear stamps
You will need a clear acrylic block to mount your clear stamps onto.
1. Peel, or gently roll your stamp off of the protective plastic it is on
2. Place the smooth side of the stamp onto the block; you should have the rough image side facing up.
**If it doesn't seem sticky, just clean it with plain soap and water or stamp cleaner. Make sure you dry with a lint free towel. It is like a vinyl cling on the back side, so if it gets dirty, or has lint on it ...it might not cling to your block****
3. Some clear stamps require you to season them. You will know if they need seasoning if your ink beads up like water drops on your stamp.
**To season rub a white eraser across the image or some prefer light grit sandpaper across the top. Whatever you do ...do it gently!!**
**Technique Tuesday Stamps DO NOT require seasoning**
4. You can use ANY ink or paint with your clear stamps. Some inks will stain your stamps and that is totally OK. It will not harm your stamps at all.
5. Lay your block down with your image facing up and ink your stamp by pressing your ink pad onto your stamp. If your do the opposite by pressing your stamp into your ink pad you may press too hard and get too much ink. By doing it ink onto stamp you have more control.
6. Ready to stamp. If this is your first time stamp onto a scratch piece of paper first so you get used to how your image transfers. I like to stand up over top of my project, so I have even pressure and I can see exactly what I am doing.
** Some recommend using a piece of foam under your project so that your image gives a deeper impression. My personal preference is a hard surface, so you try and see what you prefer**
7. Press down with even pressure. Straight down and straight up. Try not to rock or roll your stamp, you could get smears or smudges. And don't worry if there is a part left too light or uneven that is why the stamps are clear, so you can re-ink, and re-stamp over your image.
8. To clean your stamps you can use a spray cleaner and a scrub pad…the way this works is you spray one side of the pad with your stamp cleaner, then with your stamp still adhered to your block rub across the cleaner until your stamp is clean (remember some staining will happen) Then dry your stamp on the other side of the scrubber.
You can also use plain soap and water, just be sure to dry your stamp with a lint free towel.
And alcohol free baby wipes can also work. Just be sure they do not leave lint on your stamps.
You can also just stamp off the ink...stamp over and over on a scratch piece of paper until you no longer see ink coming off.
Now you are a stamper!!!
Some of my favorites…
Technique Tuesday Stamps- quality clear stamps, very sharp images, never have to season, great variety offered.
Tsukineko Inks- Versa Magic is a chalk like ink that dries very quickly and is so soft and beautiful. Also love their brilliance pads, they have a shimmer to them.
World Win Cardstock- has a bit of a smoother texture to the cardstock, great for getting a clear image
Technique Tuesday Tiles- very smooth to be able to ink and stamp on.
I hope this is helpful, and gives you the confidence to getting started.
Happy Stamping!!!
Simply Home
Simply home is the theme of today. We have spent our day together indoors and it is my favorite kind of day!!!! So I wanted to scrap the simple things today.
Here I started with the focus being on 2 of my favorite new stamp sets;
&
I stamped my journaling box first (I know weird place to start) But this was really what I wanted my layout centered around.
I then found papers that went well with my journaling box, punched out from the same pattern in a different color random circles
Then inked and stamped on my
Using
And layering paper underneath.
I love the end result!! Just simple and fun.
I love these papers from a new company called
you can purchase the papers here.
They also have ribbons, chipboard, and stickers and rub ons.
So grab your journaling stamps and make a new memory today.
Vignettes Made Simple!!
By now you must know what an obsession I have for frames!! Well I hit the jackpot today!!!
AN A W E S O M E V I G N E T T E set, and only $4.00!!!! Look at my little sister and her family using the new goods!!
And again these are from Sande Krieger can she do anything wrong?!?!?!? Man she ROCKS!
A week away.
Haven't uploaded any pictures from girl's camp, but here are some recent projects...
Article at Scrapbook.com.
More to come soon!
New Technique Tuesday on Tuesday!!!
Love the new release from Technique Tuesday.
Even Ali Edwards has a new set as one of her favorite 3 products today!!
This layout uses Storytellers-Ledgers sooooooooo cool for making your own library cards, journaling spots and just fun!
And Little Labels is my FAVORITE new set!! Only $2.99, and oh so cute!
Also used on this layout is
Check it out today!
I have a teenager!
I just can't believe it (although she is very mature for her age, so she has felt like a teenager for awhile) Taylor you are so beautiful inside and out!!
This is one of my favorite new sets from Technique Tuesday. I used TT tiles as the circles, inked them all various shades of green, and then used the different stamps from the stamp set "Time Flies" to create my clock of time for Taylor as she is 3, 6 , 9, and 12, LOVE this set, and it is so inexpensive! Under $3.00!!!
Creativity In Bloom
Creativity In Bloom!
So honoroe to have been invited to teach. !!!!!!! I will also have LOTS of handmade goodies for sale, so if the class is sold out, come in and say hi!
Creativity In Bloom-Holiday Edition
Grab your friends and come join us at Devine Memories for a fun filled day of creativity, laughter, and friends.
Friday September 5th (6-9pm)-Saturday September 6th (10am-10pm)
Get a jump start on the holidays with classes taught by:
And Sandy Elcock
4 classes and one mini class with wonderfulWinter Holiday themes!
Class fee is $185 for all 5 classes-includes:
Catered Lunch
A meet and greet with special artist vendor tables
Goodies galore
Free goodie bags and prizes
Special discounts through out the storeAnd more.
Registration runs June 2nd-August 20th
Seating is limited
Payment plan available.
Call the store today and reserve your space 480-813-2093
email any questions to dmadmin@devinememories.net
