Rubber Stamp Giveaway & Cardmaking Tutorial!

| thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich

Hi Friends! Today I will show you how to make a lovely thank you card using the new Year of the Ram stamps from Art Neko. I will share a few techniques including watercoloring, embossing and tips on using new unmounted stamps. So, grab a cuppa and spend 15 minutes in the craft room with me while we make a card!

All you have to do for a chance to win the stamps I used is leave a comment on this blog post. This giveaway is open to everyone in the world!

Supplies:

  • Ram and Heartfelt Thanks stamp from Art Neko
  • Embossing folder
  • Patterned paper (So Sophie/My Minds Eye)
  • Die (Darice)
  • Cardstock (110# Recollections from Micheals)
  • Floral gems
  • Watercolors and brush
  • Hot pressed Watercolor Paper (Fabriano Studio #90)
  • Waterproof black ink (Ranger Archival)
  • Alcohol Markers
  • Adhesive

Follow along with the video for full instructions! Many of you have told me that you prefer the casual “craft with me” videos to the short edited ones so I hope you found this one fun and I hope it was not long and boring to everyone else. 🙂 Good luck in the drawing and til next time happy crafting!

276 thoughts on “Rubber Stamp Giveaway & Cardmaking Tutorial!”

  16. Thanks Lindsay! Love the ram stamp and I show your videos to my class of little ones all the time. Thank you so much!

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  21. My niece brought me to your website and we watch you often. Thanks for the great tutorials. I don’t have any Art Neko stamps…would be delighted to give them a whirl!

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  23. first time seeing your videos …my daughter kinda loves you! The tips and tricks you come up with are really amazing . I think I will give me hand at stamping with my daughter…they grow up so fast, anytime I can spend doing what she likes is a WIN!

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  27. Good luck everyone but I have to be honest I’m keeping my everything crossed. Don’t have stamps and sure would love some.

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  29. I don’t have any Art Neko stamps because no one sells them around here and the cost of shipping from USA to Canada, with most companies, is the same as if they are shipping overseas….which makes no sense to me whatsoever. Thanks for the chance to win this stamp. I do enjoy these casual videos rather than voice over too.

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  33. I don’t have any of the Art Neco stamps as yet, but will be looking for them on line. Varying stamps stretches the imagination and often results and new and interesting cards. Thanks for the video, Lindsay!

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  34. Love the video! Art Neko has fantastic stamps. I hope to be making an order soon. I am impressed by their quality and selection. Thanks for highlighting this company, Lindsay.

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  43. Here we go! I have learned to relax so much with my watercolor art thanks to you my friend. Thx for this chance to win a great set of stamps Lindsay. XX’S, LYNDA

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  44. Love watching you …it’s effortless! I would love to win the art neco stamps! They look like they perform beautifully! And as always….thanks for sharing!

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  46. I love the card, the casual “craft with me” longer videos, and of course, the stamps! You received an awesome deal on the glue. Just searching around it ranges from 5.99 and up for 4 ounces of the product! Certainly one for a coupon or sale. Thank you for another great video!

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  47. Such a beautiful stamp and I love how you colored it! Also love how you embossed the front of the card! Thanks for all your tips and tricks!

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  49. Lindsay…I am so happy to watch your videos and read your blog. (Even a fan on Facebook!). We know some of the same people in the stamping world..(Linda M…Lost Coast for one) I used to help out at conventions until a car accident hampered me.
    I enjoy your videos and you give so much inspiration! Art Neco is a nice line of stamps and great quality. Happy to have a chance at being chosen.
    Glad you are feeling better. I have studied art and love how you pull art instruction in while sharing your projects.
    Keep up the good work…know that you are very enjoyable to watch and your effort is very appreciated!
    Thanks!
    CeeCee
    CeeCee6496@aol.com

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  58. I have never seen a stamp like the Ram. It’s so cool. I now have the urge to search the internet for unique stamps….thanks Lindsay my wallet now hurts. Haha. Beautiful pieces as usual. Thanks for sharing.

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  59. Such a lovely video! I loved it as always! I wonder what kind of glue u used when u placed the stamp on the acrylic block? U mentioned that u used just a glue in there. Thanks again! much love, Masha

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  62. Love It!!!! You are so talented Lindsay. I am a “want ta be” stamper. I love your videos. Some day I will work up the courage. Would love the stamp set, that you are giving away. It would give me a good start.

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  67. I think this stamp set is gorgeous it is so different than the regular ones many people use. Your card turned out beautiful : ) Thank you for a chance to win this awesome set of stamps : ) Lisa

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  70. Lindsay, thank you for the chance to win because I love
    Art Neko stamps.
    I like the colors you used and you always inspire me to try
    new things.
    In New York, they have a New Year’s parade every year in
    Chinatown which I love to go to. I have to find out what the
    date for this is.

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  73. I can’t believe you found 3 in 1 for that cheap. It sells for $7 and $12 here in oregon.
    I love the stamp set, my brother is the year of the ram this would be such a nice card to use for a mans birthday.
    You make water coloring look so simple. I never can make mine look so nice. This is a great idea in scraps also, taping together and die cutting. You amaze me. What I would give to be licked in your craft room for a week!

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  74. I really love your techniques whether stamping or watercolor. You are an awesome artist…and artneko has really cool stamps.

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  75. Very fitting stamp for year of the ram plus it looks wonderful. Someone will be very happy to get that. Thanks for the demo and inspiration.

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  76. It is an awesome card and I can really see those stamps on many masculine cards. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  80. A big thank you for this fun card craft (I don’t have any of their stamps) plus all the other information you share. It really helps and I’ve learned a lot!

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  85. great card Lindsay! and stamps! glad you got to get back to your studio and seem to be feeling better! 🙂 (i hope we get to watch your tv spots when they air!) loved the vid and i just found some kids watercolor (cheap basic 8 colors i bought years ago!! so stoked, gotta try some watercolor stuff of yours now!!!) 😀 and some archival inks i bought back in 2009 that i never used!! doing the happy dance 😀 \yay/

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  92. Lindsay, you are NEVER boring, I am so inspired by your enthusiasm for your arts and crafts! I have learned a lot from watching your tutorials, and from Ask a Crafter series, and I LOVE when you defend your art-style and your “clutter” of supplies against ones who have nothing better to do with their time than criticize someone who has shared so generously their skills and expertise, as well as their joy of creativity. YOU ROCK, and hope to continue enjoying your videos and tutorials for many years!! THANK YOU!!!

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  95. A “Heartfelt Thanks” to you, Lindsay, for sharing your crafty knowledge! I’m really enjoying everything you share!

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  103. I just love Asian themed cards and this one is no exception! The year of the ram starts soon, so I need to make my cards. Gong Hoy Fat Choy! ☺️

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  107. And this is why I love when you turn on the camera and create in real time, you give us all alot of side information I have learned sooo much from you because you share your art knowledge and expertise!!!!

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  108. This is a Beautiful stamp set and what a great design to showcase them. I love Art Neko stamps because of the variety of the stamps they carry, especially Asian inspired ones. I bought so many beautiful stamp sets from them because I see you use them, lol. Love the quality! TFS as always.

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  109. Thank you Frugal Crafter for turning me on to Art Neko rubber stamps. Plus I love your perky personality on the videos!

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  111. Gong hee fa cai! Happy Chinese New Year! Yup, love the card, and the casual, in-the-moment tutorials are better than the voice-overs.

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  112. The card turned out great! I love the mix of patterns and colors. The ram is so cute! It’s such an interesting stamp As always, I love your videos! I always learn so much and get inspired and crafting along with you. Thanks so much!

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  113. Very good tutorial. I like the way you present the products while showcasing your talent. I currently do not own any Art Neko stamps but will definitely be looking into purchasing them. Thanks for sharing.

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  115. I love how the card turned out! It looks great. The ram stamp is so cute. I haven’t seen one like that before. I love your mix of patterns and colors! They all work so well togethe. I’ve never thought of using those clear dots from the floral section on cards! I want to make a under the sea themed card. Those would be perfect for bubbles!

    As always, I love your videos and crafting along with. Thank you for sharing. You always inspire me to craft more! I started watercolor again, after seeing so many awesome tutorials from you!

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  125. Love your card. It is amazing watching you watercolour, you are so fast and the result is beautiful. Will check out the Art Neko site.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  137. Love your video’s, and getting all kinds of great ideas. Of course i have been on somewhat of a buying spree but now that it is over, and my Abyss is getting back in order I can start creating. I love the stamp set, and am Aries the Ram (have always loved rams). I fall asleep watching your video’s at night and wake up to them in the morning and when I am awake off and on through the night I watch as well. Even my husband will now say “What is Lindsey up to today”. Watercolors never touched them before but have some now. Glycerine, never knew you could buy it as a liquid. Time to get crafty!!! Yeah totally posted this on the wrong feed the first time 🙂

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  140. I like Art Neko stamps and you can never have to many sentiments! I make a lot of cards for OWH, so sentiments come in handy. Glad that you are sounding so much better! Thanks for another fun video

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  143. Thank you lindsay you are such an inspiration to everyone around you and you leave such an impact on their crafting lifes. Love you by the way and your art!! P.s thanks for the chance to win and try those beautiful stamps!!:)

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  147. I really enjoy that you do the “craft with me” videos instead of the ones edited ones! Thanks for sharing this card and thanks for the stamp giveaway!

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  155. Hi Lindsay
    Thankyou for your videos I have been watching you for a very long time and I always learn something and even my husband enjoys watching you with me.
    Loved the card today and I learnt to emboss patterned paper never did that only plain cardstock so thanks again
    from Tasmania [Australia]

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  165. Great to own a stampset for the animal of the year! My brother turns 60 in may, this stamp would be a great focal point for his birthday card.

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  168. I’d love this stamp, we adopted our daughter from the Guangdong province and the ram is their protector and she was born under the sign of the ram. This stamp would be perfect for her.
    I love, love you site and all your tuitorials.

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  170. It always seems so easy, I will take the courage and try something similar. Let’s see what happens! Thanks for the chance to win those beautiful stamps.

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  171. What a nice card!
    I really like how you incorporate the watercolors in your cardmaking 🙂
    Thank you for the giveaway too!

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  176. Hi, these stamps are beautiful, love animals. I know, and have known, some “Rams”, in my life. Cindy B. In good ways.

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  177. AWESOME!!! I have been working on my Feng Shui (as I have been doing every year for a few years now!) and I thought that this was a really neat tutorial! TFS luvy! I could use some of those stamps please? Good Luck y’all!!! Oh to win something from Lindsay, eh?! EXCITED!!!
    ♥ dig

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  180. The stamp is very different, different for me anyway…I would never think to pick out a stamp like that but it is lovely and the card beautiful as always. Thanks for the tutorial. xxx

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  183. Hi Lindsay, Third time’s the charm…wordpress doesn’t seem to like me today so hopefully I can post this time. I love watching you use art neko stamps, especially as they seem to produce very unique designs. I’m off to watch the video now, with fingers crossed until the draw :). x

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  193. As I told my husband, Lindsay, you are the best! I have seen MANY of your videos on youtube, visited your blog and have learned a lot from you. You are multi-talented. I love your watercoloured cards, yesterday saw your acrylic painting, learned a lot about many uses of glycerin, homemade crafts recipes. I am a beginner in arts and crafts, so it was very helpful to hear your suggestions about managing the business. Thank you very much! Yesterday I watched this video 2 hours after you posted it and wanted to leave a comment here, in order to win all these great supplies, but because I never won anything, did not do it. However, today I am here with my not so 2 cents. Mountain goats… that’s me according to my Chinese Zodiac horoscope. I am a Capricorn born in the year of Ox. So many horns….

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  200. I always enjoy your watercolor tutorials. All the tips and advice are very helpful. I really appreciate it when you say things like, it doesn’t matter and who would look at it and say “that goes in the trash”. That helps remind me that I’m doing crafts because it’s fun. I have way too many things that I start and don’t go back to because they are not living up to my idea of how I hoped they would turn out and yet they aren’t awful just not perfect and it’s okay.

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  201. It’s fun to watch you make a stamped image come to life. Love the card. You are amazing at making simple paper a thing of beauty. Thanks for all your tips and positive attitude towards the world.

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  202. I really enjoyed this video. I need to use my card making supplies more often, and watching this makes me want to run to the craft room and get something going.

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  210. I am doing my best to follow right along with you, am having fun painting and drawing, not sure I am ready for anyone else to see my work, may never be, but sure am having a good time 😉

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  211. It’s always fun watching you share….you are a kick in the britches…love the card…and now I am off to see if I can find the adhesive you used…..thanks Lindsay!!!

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  214. Great stamp set! Love your relaxed but professional approach to crafting. So nice that you are aware of your followers outside the US.

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  215. Love the loose, informal way you use watercolours. I would take hours to do that image. Gorgeous stamps too. Thank you for the opportunity to win them.

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  216. Thanks for the inspiration, just what I need for a demo I am doing for International Women’s Day on 7 March . Wish me luck as I have never done this before! Love all your tutorials and advice/tips I too hate cutting into 12 x12 paper it’s too pretty. Thanks for another giveaway. Good luck to everyone.

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  217. Being new to crafting I love that your videos always make me feel that I can accomplish things. You have such a nice, friendly way of teaching! Would love a chance to win stamps for my small collection!

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  218. I love everything you do, but the main thing is that you give me confidence that I can do it. Just saying ‘keep it loose’ and ‘no big deal’ makes me realize I don’t have to be a perfectionist. In this video I especially liked all the different ways you pulled a simple card together. Lucky person who gets that card!

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  220. Beautiful stamp!….different than anything I have….I am just getting into watercoloring stamped images and love your video tutorials…you are a real teacher at heart!

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  227. What a beautiful card. I love the stamps. Watching your video gave me some inspiration for the album I’m working on for my fiance for valentines day.

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  229. Wow Lindsey, you made that look soo easy! You are totally awesome. I am 55 years old & have started crocheting again (after a 30+ year respite) and have been getting into other crafts as well, just for something different from time to time. Keep making those great vids & I will keep watching & learning! 🙂

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  231. Lindsey, you have become one of my favorite crafters. I learn something new every time I watch. Keep them coming! I appreciate what you do and the length is no issue. Forgive me for my yearning to be as creative as you…I am somewhat jealous. I imitate your techniques in hopes that my effort will someday help me to be creative, too.

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  232. i was born in the year of the Ram many years ago so I am celebrating it again this year. That would be a great stamp to have and to send cards to my Chinese friends. Really loved your video. I appreciate all the lessons you give us and your happy attitude towards life and crafting.

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  238. Hi! I liked your video. I’d also like to win the stamps. I’ve started my own stamp collection and I’m collecting more. Anyways, thanks for making the video!

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  242. You have given me the courage to use watercolor and have so much fun. I love these informal and longer videos. Thanks for the chance to win the Art Neko stamps. I have not ordered from them. I spent almost an hour pouring over their link.

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  243. Another great video and the card looks wonderful. I went out yesterday and bought some watercolour paper so that I can have a go, I don’t think it will look as good as yours though.

    I am enjoying my crafting so much since I found your videos, it has given me lots of confidence and I know my work doesn’t have to be perfect. Thank you so much Lindsay. Dee x

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  244. So many ideas for making a card to express your thoughts. There are infinite ways of how you can assemble a beautiful card. Thanks.

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  245. Thank you for the chance to win these cool stamps. You inspire so many people… (and me of course!) Thanks for your videos and you many cool ideas, keep them coming 🙂

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  249. What a unique card! Love that you embossed the white background with the piece of patterned paper. Beautiful as always! 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!

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  250. You reminded me that I owned that boxed set of Whispers Ink pads. The stacking one with the See D’s stamps in the bottom and a block. Great deal. They had sort of dried out but I didn’t throw them out. Now, thanks to you (and a ton of Veg Glyc due to e cigarettes) I will rehydrate them today!!! Would love to win stamps for my card ministry. It is just me doing it (so far, but hoping for more).

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  254. Your homemade art supplies are great! If I didn’t see your videos I wouldn’t have some art supplies now. I’d also like to win the giveaway!

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  257. I’d like to win your giveaway. Your channel is sooooooooo creative!!!!!!! I really like watching your videos. Beautiful card and great crafts!

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  258. I may be a bit late posting for the giveaway, but those stamps and your skills never cease to impress! Goats are my absolute favorite animals so I may be a bit biased towards the stamps!

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  259. Awesome card with an oriental influence. I love your tutorials about all those different crafts! Thanks for the chance to win these cool stamps… Friday the 13th, is this my lucky day?

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    1. I posted it yesterday, I always pick a winner a week after the inital post and I email the winner too:) It was oberlinmom

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  270. I have been “attempting” to do watercolor (but most of it ends up in the trash can!) so I am SO GLAD you did this In watercolor so I could see you in action. Thanks for the chance at winning this beautiful set of stamps and thanks again for sharing your talents with us.
    Becky

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  272. Would love to have that stamp! Trying to learn to water color but can’t draw so that is exactly what I need. THANKS for the opportunity to win!!

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