Where’s Alice? Wonderland Bookmark Set!

Hi friends!  I am a big Alice in Wonderland fan (I have a binder full of children’s storybook stamps and more than a few are Alice in wonderland!) and now these lovelies have joined the collection!

I’m not gonna lie, these bookmarks were time-consuming (I watched the entire Casual Vacancy mini series on HBO while making them!) but they were so fun and isn’t that the point of crafting, To enjoy taking your time? And enjoy it I did! Watch the video for instructions!

This tutorial is sponsored by Top Flight Stamps!  SAVE 10% off your next order with coupon code: thefrugalcrafter10 *USA orders of $50+ ship free!

Supplies:

• Alice in Wonderland Stamps & Stencils
• Fibers stencil
• Dots stencil
• Time tunnel stencil
• Scan ‘n Cut2 CM350 (what I used to cut out stamped and colored images instead of dies)
• Distress oxide inks
• Alcohol ink markers
• Memento ink (for use with alcohol markers)
• Cheap watercolors in cute tin
• Shipping tags (10pt large)  *This is a box of 1000 on amazon with free shipping, I got mine at Papermart where they are $16.61 for 500 plus shipping so Amazon is a better deal if you can use that many (or just cut your own from cream cardstock, the size is 3 1/8″ x 6 1/4″)
• Tassels
• Laminator
• Laminating pouches
• Paint pens for opaque details
• Wet glue
• Patterned paper scraps

Tips for making bookmarks:

1. If the media you used may migrate to a book be sure to laminate them. You can use contact paper, clear packing tape or a laminator (I must confess, I take any chance I can to laminate something LOL!)
2. Make sure the tags (including all wet glue) is fully dry before laminating or you can trap moisture in the plastic and it might not seal well.
3. If you laminated slightly damp bookmarks (don’t ask me how I know this…) run it through the laminator a few times and it will help.
4. Feel free to use any yarn, string, ribbon, fibers, rope or tassel you want in your bookmarks! Or leave it out, it’s your bookmark:)

I hope you try your hand at making bookmarks. They are the perfect tiny canvas to try out new stamps, mediums and ideas without fear of messing up a card. Even if it doesn’t turn out the way you like it will still mark your place in a book just fine! Thanks for stopping by and til next time happy crafting!

 

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Congratulations on Your New Puppy card!

Hi friends! Today I have a fun card you can make for a friend who just adopted a puppy…

You can also adapt this idea for any kind of “shower” card like a baby or bridal shower, just change-up the theme with different peg stamps! Watch the tutorial to see how!

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you’ll get a weekly deal via email plus links to fabulous tutorials by me, Lindsay the Frugal Crafter and other designers.

***Big retirement stamp and supply sale: Rubber stamp Tapestry is clearancing some craft supplies and retiring some stamp sets to make room for new stuff. Save 30% on some of your favorites through Monday August 13th here!
*you can use the coupon code LINDSAY on top of sale prices! Woohoo!!!!!

Supplies:

• Peg stamps: Ocean Babies, Perfect layering Circles, Happy Puppy (on sale!) and Beagle
• Unmounted stamps: Sunny Day, Live Love & Be Thankful
• White cardstock
• Typing paper
• lollipop stick or small dowel
• Inks: colored dye ink for shower curtain (memento), Clear ink for chalked bubbles, Waterproof ink for sentiment
• Chalk in light or iridescent colors
• Black water based marker for selective stamping
• Light great alcohol marker for shading
• Adhesive: double-sided tape and hot glue

All the directions for this card are in the video, have fun and til next time happy crafting!

Stamp a Topiary!

Hi friends! Today we are going to make a whimsical topiary card using small stamps from Rubber Stamp Tapestry!

Watch the video to see how! Oh! BTW  Rubber stamp Tapestry has 30% off retiring stamp sets and supplies, check out the sale here and you can also use the coupon code LINDSAY for an extra 15% off! Sale ends 8/6/18

This video is sponsored by Rubber Stamp Tapestry  Use coupon code: LINDSAY and receive 15% off your retail order of $10 or more of peg stamps, peg stamp sets, and unmounted stamps! Coupon expires a week from this video publication. Continue to receive great deals by becoming a PegStamp VIP here. As a PegStamp VIP
you’ll get a weekly deal via email plus links to fabulous tutorials by me, Lindsay the Frugal Crafter and other designers.

Supplies: *note, all stamps are linked to peg stamp sets but individual stamps are available if you just want one design:)

• Stamp sets: Robins nest peg stamp set, Fresh lemonade peg stamp set, Brambly Rose peg stamp set, Grass stamp, Fern stamp, Just add flowers unmounted stamp set
• Dye ink: Memento
• Ink blending brush
• Heavy cream cardstock
• Shimmer Gel Crayons
• Colored pencils (I used polychromos)
• Waterbased brush markers
• ATG adhesive
• White china marker (aka grease pencil)
• You will also need a post it note or scrap of thin paper to cut a circle, heart, butterfly or other simple shape from.

Topiary tips!

1. Use any bold shape for your topiary. You can use a punch, die cut or trace a cookie cutter to make your stamping template.
2. Try any small leaves and flowers you have. You can also use little bird brads or stickers to embellish the trees!
3. If you don’t have blending brushes use a sponge and sponge it on instead.
4. Save your templates for future topiary cards!
5. Most importantly, have fun!

Thanks for stopping by and til next time happy crafting!

There’s no place like gnome…

Howdy friends! Today I have a cute set of cards using a couple new stamp set from Rubber Stamp Tapestry to share!

Watch how easy it is to make them in today’s video!

This video is sponsored by Rubber Stamp Tapestry  Use coupon code: LINDSAY and receive 15% off your retail order of $10 or more of peg stamps, peg stamp sets, and unmounted stamps! Coupon expires a week from this video publication. Continue to receive great deals by becoming a PegStamp VIP here. As a PegStamp VIP
you’ll get a weekly deal via email plus links to fabulous tutorials by me, Lindsay the Frugal Crafter and other designers.

Supplies:

• Fairy Garden Peg Stamp Set
• Whispers from the Garden Unmounted stamp set
• Memento dye inks
• Gnome washi tape 9 roll set
• Heart die sets Plain and Scalloped
• Mushroom brads 
• Adhesive: Foam tape, Double sided tape, Hot Glue or Thick glue
• Heavy cardstock
• Ribbon
• Fork (to make tiny bow)

Directions:
1. Fold cardstock in half and die cut large scalloped heart to make card. Make sure to let the top of the heart hang over the fold so you get a connected card. Die cut another smaller scalloped heart from white cardstock and plain harts from patterned paper.

2. Stamp garden sentiments and peg stamps on white scalloped heart. Add brad if desired.

3. Apply washi tape to plain heart mat. and layer up elements and adhere to card base.

4. Use a fork to make a tiny bow and glue to card. Decorate inside of card with washi tape and leftover hearts.

Thanks for stopping by and til next time happy crafting!

When to mask and when to fussy cut! Tips for stamping and cardmaking!

Hi friends! I think one of the most enjoyable aspect of stamping is to combine images to create new scenes. Sometimes I use a technique called masking where I stamp the image then cover it up and stamp another image on top so it appears to be behind the first. This allows you to create a picture with many images on one sheet of paper without overlapping lines. Sometimes though, you are better off to stamp images separately and cut them out and arrange them together on a separate sheet of paper. It depends on the type of images you are using and whether you are using a full image or part of an image.

In this card with the ladies sitting on the couch it would be difficult to get them positioned properly,also I wanted some layered paper and dimension to this card so cutting and glueing were the way to go.

But on this card by starting with the mixed frame stamp layout it as easy to mask off each box and keep my stamping inside. I also think by masking you create some organization to this wacky cast of barnyard characters.

Learn how I created these cards in today’s video!

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Supplies:

• Stamps by Katzelkraft: Coffee & Tea to Go, Fun Quotes, Tea Time,
  In the Living Room, Farm Animals
• Mixed Boxes (comic book cells)
• Watercolor paper (I used the smooth back side of Arteza)
• Watercolors
• Colored pencils
• Scrapbook paper
• Buttons
• Waterproof stamp ink
• Post it notes or post it tape
• Foam adhesive
• thick wet glue
• double-sided tape

When to mask:

1. Mask images when cutting them out would be a pain.
2. Mask when you can easily work front to back without placement issues.

When to cut and collage:

1. When it would be difficult to place multiple images front to back (like ladies sitting on the sofa.)
2. When you have portions of the stamp images you want to omit (like the chairs the ladies were sitting in.)
3. When you want dimension such as layers of pattern paper or if you want to pop elements up with foam tape.

I hope this makes your card making easier. Let me know what technique you prefer in the comments below and til next time happy crafting!

Squeeze the Day!

Hi friends! Today is my 17 year wedding anniversary! Isn’t it funny how time flies? My hubby and I have the entire day to spend together and I am so thankful. Some days are ideal  and on other days we have to make the most of the time we have and try to Squeeze the best out of the day we are given.

I really liked this sentiment: “When life gives you lemons…Squeeze the day” because it is a good motto I think. It’s also nice if you like to decorate the inside and outside of a card.

Watch the video to see how I made this card!

This video is sponsored by Rubber Stamp Tapestry  Use coupon code: LINDSAY and receive 15% off your retail order of $10 or more of peg stamps, peg stamp sets, and unmounted stamps! Coupon expires a week from this video publication. Continue to receive great deals by becoming a PegStamp VIP here. As a PegStamp VIP
you’ll get a weekly deal via email plus links to fabulous tutorials by me, Lindsay the Frugal Crafter and other designers.

Supplies:

• Fresh Lemonade Peg Stamp Set
• Whispers from the Garden Unmounted SetWhispers from the Garden Unmounted Set
• Summer on the Farm Unmounted Stamp Set
• *To make my unmounted rubber stamps stick to my block I trim them and the paint a thin coat of this glue on the back and let them dry and they are re-stickable
• Kraft Cardstock
• Smooth watercolor paper
• Versafine Clair ink (or waterproof ink)
• Watercolors 
• Washi Tape
• Patterned Scrapbook Paper (# Summertime by American Crafts)
• Ribbon
• Glue Helmar 450
• Double stick tape (ATG)

Squeeze the day, don’t hoard the washi tape and make the most from what you have! I hope you have a wonderful weekend and til next time happy crafting!

Are people still making cards?

Hi friends! This card was a lot of fun to create and making it reminded me of the multitude of quick and easy cards I used to make! Handmade cards are so fun to make and receive but it seems that the hobby is declining in popularity.

I started to wonder…is card making less popular nowadays? I know attendance at stamp shows have been going down as well as the shows getting smaller but I figured it was more because of people shopping on-line but as I was looking through my Blog and YouTube statistics I noticed that my cardmaking videos were much less popular than my painting videos. so I started searching for card making videos and noticed that card making videos seemed to get less views than other crafts. It got me wondering if cardmaking was going out of style or if YouTube just wasn’t notifying subscribers of new card and stamping videos. What do you think? I often get messages from subscribers saying that haven’t seen any of my videos in a while and asked if I was still making them (Yes! 4x a week at least!) so it makes me think that YouTube isn’t notifying subscribers. So, if you love cardmaking and you think you might have missed some videos please visit my video page and watch any that you are interested in and we can show YouTube that cardmaking is still alive and well. Thanks guys:) Now without further ado here is today’s fun and fabulous card!

Supplies (affiliate links where available)

• Dreamcatcher Skull stamp from Lost Coast Designs Discount code for 15% off: the frugal crafter *note, their website was down this afternoon but you can reach out to them on Facebook🙂 Sorry about this issue, I am sure it will be fixed soon!
  Their sister site Carmen’s Veranda is up and running though and the discount code is good there too, if you let them know you want the dreamcatcher skull added to your order I’m sure they would oblige.
• Sentiment: Hampton Art Layering Clear Stamps – Words SCO752
• Big curved stamp mount (Mega mount)
• Waterproof ink (Versafine Clair in Pinecone)
• Watercolors $19 Meeden Fan set
• Brushes: Jane Davenport
• Watercolor paper Fabriano Studio hot press
• White cardstock

Thanks for stopping by and til next time happy crafting!