So Many Flamingos! Mirror Stamping & Bleeding Tissue Paper Backgrounds!

Hi friends! Back in December when I did my year-end craft room declutter I came across 4 flamingo stamp sets I have purchased over the past year and a half that I had not used! I bought them and couldn’t wait to use them so why do they sit uninked in their packaging?

I also found a pack of bleeding tissue paper that I had-to-have last year and only used once so that had to get used, as well as washi tape because honestly I went a bit off the rails with washi tape over the past few years but it all “sparks joy” so I better use it! I’ll also show you how to mirror a stamp like I did with the flamingo below!

I decided it was time to use it or lose it and so I decided to make big fun tropical colorful batch of cards! Watch the video to see how!

Don’t feel shame if you have supplies you bought and have not used, just use them! Supplies are made to be used. I’ll be honest, it is easier to collect supplies than to use them but the joy you get from creating will far outlive the high you might get from finding and buying them. I can’t wait to use these stamps again!

Supplies(Affiliate links used if available)

• Flamingo stamp set from Local King Rubber Stamps
• Layering flamingo/tropical set from Hampton Art
• Layering flamingo from Hero Arts On Amazon, on Simon Says Stamp
• Watercolor Flamingo rubber stamp from Rubbernecker
• 3″x5″ gel printing plate
• Ink pads: Distress, Memento, Hero arts
• Bristol board or watercolor paper for backgrounds
• Bleeding tissue paper
• Flamingo brads
• Flamingo/tropical wash tape
• Scallop edge die
• Heavyweight White Cardstock

Some of the products are from Simon Says Stamp, they have a great selection but rarely ever have a sale BUT they are having their 17th anniversary sale and offering 17% off sitewide with coupon code SANV783 through 2/17/19. They also ship worldwide!

I hope this inspires you to ink up an unloved stamp and have fun!

It always makes me feel good to play with my supplies! Happy crafting!

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Sunflower Pop-Up Card Tutorial!

Hi friends, It may be cold in your neck of the woods but you can send some sunshine with this fun pop-up card!

Watch the video to see how it’s done and then try it yourself! I did use a die for the pop up parts but they would be easy enough to hand cut. I actually came across these when I was doing my year-end supply assessment and decided I really wanted to give them a try!

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:

• Greetings from Kansas peg stamp set
• Bittersweet peg stamp set
• Cottage Containers Unmounted stamp set
• Sunny Day Unmounted stamp set
• Ink (memento)
• Cardstock scraps in shades of yellow, orange and green
• White cardstock for cardbase and stamping

Dies & Other Supplies:

• Pop up die set (Stampendous)
• Leaves from Cheery Lynn Build a flower #1 Die
• Large lacy leaf branch die I used on card front
• Ribbon
• Embossing folder
• Enamel dots
• Tiny punched flowers
• Markers: Waterbased and Alcohol (way cheaper than Copic)

I hope you enjoy this project and til next time happy crafting!

Flippin’ Awesome!

Hi friends! Today we are going to make a stamped flip book! You can also draw the scenes but after seeing stamps that are coming out to make flip books I wondered if I could do it with supplies I already had….and I did! Watch the video to see how!

This tutorial was sponsored by Smart Art Box. If you would like to receive a box of surprise art supplies in the mail every month consider subscribing, for plans and to see where they ship visit their website.

I used supplies from the December 2018 Smart art box as well as stamps and inkpads from my stash to explain the flip book process.

Supplies (Affiliate links used. Past boxes of Smart Art kits can be found here if available)

• Small sketch pad
• Pitt brush pens
• Black fine pitt pen
• Flower stamp with petals (I used an old stamps of life stamp set, you could also sketch on a flower or another design with the black pen)
• Gina k ink cubes

That’s all for today! Have a great weekend and til next time happy crafting!

Nautical Cards for Everyone!

Hi friends! A few weeks ago I needed a couple of birthday cards for my brother-in-laws and I made these:

If I am making cards for women or nobody in particular I tend to reach for pinks and peaches and feminine motifs but for some crazy reason when I make cards for guys I try different stuff but you know, I would like to be on the receiving end of cards like this too so instead of calling them “masculine” cards I’ll call them cards for everyone!

I used a couple of stamp sets by Stampin up I’ve had in my stash for a while but have never used (oh the shame and yet sadly the fate of too many of my stamp sets) and I went to town with stamps and inks and mists!

Watch the video to see the full tutorials including the beautiful backgrounds I ended up covering.

Supplies:

• Stamps (Stampin Up) The lighthouse stamp set is still available but the shells are retired. Contact your local Stampin Up Demonstrator to purchase. If you don’t have one my friend Wendy Cranford can help you out (Not sponsored)
• Ink pads (memento mini pads)
• Distress oxide inks for backgrounds (optional)
• White cardstock
• Map pattern paper
• spray ink
• Large swirl stamp 
• Large text stamp
• Wave background stamp (hero arts)
• Wood nautical shapes
• Nautical washi tape
• Hemp cord

Which one was your favorite? To be honest the shells were really annoying me, I had a hard time lining them up and I didn’t love the results. The lighthouse stamp set was a lot of fun and I will use it again many times. I love a set I made make a quick card with! I hope you enjoyed this and til next time happy crafting!

Heart Bouquet Card!

Hi friends! This card can be used for any occasion including Valentines day. You can use up some of your stash and have fun too!

Watch the video to see how and feel free to adapt the design using supplies you have on hand.

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:

• Mason jar stamp from Summer on the Farm set
• Dotted Heart Border Peg Stamp Set
• Tapestry Hearts peg stamp set
• Dye ink
• Watercolors
• Heart die-cuts, eyelash yarn & dye cut felt
• Cream cardstock & pink patterned paper
• Heart embossing folder
• *Use what you have for embellishing:)

I hope you enjoyed this fun project. Happy crafting!

Fun! Fairy Terrarium Cards, Tags & Bookmarks! It’s like a free mixed media workshop!

Hi friends!  I started in on this project first thing yesterday morning after sending my kids to school and finishing my coffee. I had so much fun working on this that I forgot to have breakfast and lunch, in fact I worked on these until it was almost time to start dinner!

I am going to share some fun ways to use inks on a gel printing plate but I will also offer tips if you have other supplies because I don’t think you need to have exactly the same stuff as me or anyone else to make good art! I did some embossing with embossing tinsel which is basically an embossing powder with glitter mixed in. You can try making your own by mixing a tiny bit of glitter in a container with embossing powder (about equal parts) and test it on a scrap before adding it to your project. Or you can add some glitter glue over your project when you are done. I shy away from glitter glue as no matter where I put the projects to dry I always manage to smear it but you are probably more coordinated than me! Watch the video for a full tutorial and feel free to snag these ideas and make them your own!

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:

• Fairies, Mushrooms, bugs & Trees from Lavinia Stamps
• Bell Jar from Darkroom Door
• Mason Jar Stamp
• Gel printing plate
• Texture Plates for gel printing
• Dinky Bubble Circle stencil
• White and black cardstock
• Manilla tags
• Distress oxide ink pads
• Regular Distress inks
• *I made my blending sponges from cosmetic foam wedges
• Versafine black pigment ink
• Clear embossing powder
• Black glitter embossing powder
• Fibers/yarn
• Foam tape
• double-sided tape
• Sparkle gel crayons
• White acrylic paint
• Metallic watercolors (paul rubens)

Tips!

1. Make sure you paper is very dry before stamping or your powder will stick everywhere. I actually ironed my inked papers to flatten them and make sure they were really dry and flat prior to stamping.  Also if you are having trouble punching or cutting paper try drying it with a heat tool as it will wick away and moisture and make cutting cleaner.
2. Use an “embossing buddy” and this is just a fine powder to dust on your paper to remove static and wick up any pesky moisture on your paper. I made my own by sewing a little cotton pouch and adding a table-spoon or 2 of cornstarch and stitching it shut ( you can also put corn starch in an old sock and secure it closed with a rubber band, it will work just as well!) then pounce or wipe it across your paper before stamping. You can also buy a premade one for about $6 at a craft store.
3. Preheat and work fast! Embossing tinsel can scorch easily and it can be hard to tell if it is set because it is not really raised like a normal embossing powder. It’s an embossing powder & glitter mix and the embossing powder acts like a glue for the glitter so you just want to melt and move on. Glitter is a plastic and if you overheat it then it will burn so heat up the gun for a few seconds and quickly heat the image moving as soon as you see a subtle change in shimmer.
4. Have fun and don’t fret a badly stamped image or a bit of wayward embossing powder, that’s just fate telling you to glue an embellishment there;)

Have fun with your supplies and til next time happy crafting!

Stamping on Ribbon and Using Fabric on Cards!

Hi friends! Have you ever saved small scraps of fabric but you have no idea what to do with them? How about using them on a card?

It adds such a lovely texture and a touch of homespun charm. You can even stamp on it too! I’ll show you how I stamp on ribbon (do the same for fabric) and create this sweet card 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:

• Budding Spring Unmounted Stamp set
• “Love” or other bold sentiment stamps, this set has the love stamp and other nice ribbon options:  *When stamping on ribbon or fabric choose bold designs with less detail
• Dotted Heart Border Peg Stamp Set
• Dye ink (Memento) Espresso Truffle for tree, and shades of red/pink for heart leaves, I used angel pink, love letter, Rose Bud and Lady Bug
• Pigment ink for ribbon stamping (Versafine Clair in Glamorous) *Heat set for best results on ribbon/fabric
• Blending brush and sponge
• White and kraft cardstock and polka dot paper
• Twill tape ribbon *I used 5/8″ wide but you can use whatever size you prefer
• Vintage fabric
• Double sided tape
• Hot glue
• Heart shaped brad
• Scallop edge die cut or deco scissors

Bust into that fabric stash and use up those scraps and then bless someone with a handmade card. Sharing the love is what this hobby is about. Happy crafting!