Easy Scene Building with my NEW Clear Stamp Set from Rubber Stamp Tapestry!

Howdy friends! As I write this I am suffering with my first cold of the season. It’s snowing outside too and I have been convalescing by watching lots of Christmas DIY decorating videos on YouTube and lots of HGTV. When I feel better I am going to knock down some walls and shiplap everything LOL! Just kidding:) I will say though, that I have the christmas decorating bug big time right now. It is an odd feeling for me that returned to me last year about this time. I say odd because I used to absolutely dread seasonal decorating and I think it was because my house was so cluttered but ever since the “big declutter of 2017” I have found joy in holiday decorating and entertaining again! Why am I bringing this up you might ask. I’m not entirely certain but I think when we stamp we can do a trial run of ideas on a small scale. It’s kinda like a “vision board” when you gather ides on color, texture, layers and design elements. We can play and pretend. We can arrange a space to see what we think and try colors together with no consequences and we have a cute card to mail when we are done!

All sorts of problems can be worked through when we create whether we are painting or stamping, knitting or sewing. Stepping into the “right brain” whimsy can leave the logical side of the brain to work through whatever it is it needs to fester on while we enjoy being in the zone and creating. Remember that anytime you feel like you are being too indulgent or just “wasting time” as you create. It’s not a waste if you enjoy it. Take 3 hours to make a card if you want to, it’s your card, it’s your supplies. Supplies are only wasted if they are never used. You have my permission to get out your supplies and play, who know what it will lead to?

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Supplies (Affiliate links used)

• Fireside Christmas clear stamp set
• Trinkets and Wishes clear stamp set
• Hello Mistletoe peg stamp set
• Christmas Traditions peg stamp sets
• Christmastime peg stamp set
• Dye ink pads
• Ink blending brush
• Sponge daubers (great deal on 40 pack!)
• Studio 71 marker set of 48
• White cardstock for markers (neenah classic crest)
• Kraft cardstock
• Washi tape
• Stencil

I hope you found this project inspiring and entertainng. Thanks for stopping by and til next time happty crafting!

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Build a Gingerbread House Card {and the joy found in a scrap of mylar!)

Howdy friends! I just got my new release of stamps in the mail this week! I have 3 new Christmas clear stamp sets exclusivly with Rubber Stamp Tapestry!

I was most excited to try out this stamp set but don’t worry, I’ll give you ideas with the other ones coming up so you can have a fun time making cards, gift card holders and fun Christmas packaging with them this year! 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:

• Stamp sets: Gingerbread Wonderland,  (Other Stamps Shown) Fireside Christmas,
  Let it Snow, Trinkets and Wishes
• Snowflake Pegstamps
• Embossing powder (clear and bridal)
• Clear embossing ink (for embossing snowflakes)
• Versafine Clair ink (colors)
• Brown, kraft, blue and white cardstock
• Foam tape
• Glue
• Scrap of mylar, batting for some fun fiber for “smoke” in the chimney

The coolest thing about this card (to me) was stamping that sentiment inside the house at the last-minute and also finding a use for that scrap of Mylar I came across looking for papers for an unrelated project. Think of all the treasures that could be hiding in the nooks and crannies of your crafty storage. When I was little my mom use to tell us to clean our closet if we wanted a new toy because we would find something we forgot about (and we always did!) and it would be just like a new present! The best thing about these new old treasures is that they are like new goodies that are already bought and paid for so we can enjoy them without guilt. Have fun shopping your stash and til next time happy crafting!

Scene Stamping a 1 Layer Christmas Card & FUN News!

Hi friends!  I have some exciting news I can’t wait to share but first I’m going to show you how to make this Christmas Card!

Grab your stamps, ink and paper and let’s play!

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:

• Peg stamp sets: Hello Mistletoe, Christmas Traditions, Deer Forest, Small twinkle light, Branch from Cherry Blossom set
• Unmounted sets: Woods in Winter, Trees
• Inks:Memento, Versafine Clair (waterproof for focal tree in rainforest),Distress ink in Antique Linen
• Ink blending brushes
• Metallic and gel pens for making the ornaments stand out
• Waterbased markers
• Bristol board (cut 9″x12″ sheet in half to make a card)
• Post it notes, masking tape

Now for some exciting news…

I have 3 new stamp sets with rubber stamp tapestry! I am so excited to play with them. They are scene building stamps so they have made them in high quality clear stamp material so they take ink well and are easy to line up. What do you think? Click on the link to see the stamp set!

Due to the nature of building scenes I think having these as clear stamps will be wonderful! You can see all of the stamps in my collection here. I am most excited to use the gingerbread stamp set.Tune in next week to see them in action! It is so cool to see an idea go from something in my head and sketchbook to a wonderful stamp. I hope you get joy creating with them too. Have a great Saturday and til next time happy crafting!

Using freehand elements to improve your cards!

Hi friends! Have you have tried to stamp a scene with multiple images on a card and felt like everything was floating, nothing matched or it just didn’t feel whole? Today I will show you how you can add a few hand drawn elements to make your card feel cohesive and complete.

Watch the video to see how!

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 (contains affiliate links)

• KatzelKraft Cats
• Katzelkraft Sleigh
• Cream heavyweight cardstock
• Watercolor Paper (6″x9″ Aquabee)
• Watercolors (Pretty Excellent brand, yes, that’s really the name LOL! )includes waterbrush
• Red pattern paper
• Black Waterproof Archival ink
• ATG adhesive
• Extra Fine tip Sharpie
• White gel pen

Make sure when you are hand drawing elements that you use a pen that matches your stamping ink color and will work with your coloring medium. I used a black sharpie because it was black like my stamping ink and was waterproof so it wouldn’t smear when I painted it with watercolors. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and til next time happy crafting!

We Wish You a “Meowy” Christmas and A “Yappy” New Year!

Howdy friends! I have a couple new cards to share and they feature some of my favorite things: animals wearing clothing and puns.

I colored a bunch of these cats and dogs last week (you can see a tutorial on coloring the animals in last weeks video) while watching TV and I decided to use them right away on these cards. They were quick, easy and fun to make. Most of the time spent on this was the coloring I did before hand. I like to have a bunch of images stamped out and ready to color while I watch TV. It’s also helpful if you are trying not to snack in the evening as your hands are busy:) Look, you get a craft and dieting tips all in one place, how do you like that? Anyway, let’s go to the video!

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!

• Stamp set Katselkraft Dogs
• Stamp Set Katzelkraft Funny Accessories
• Stamp Set Katzelcraft Cats
• White cardstock
• Alcohol markers
• Black fine tip pen (03 micron)
• Solid color cardstock or card bases or pre cut A2 Cards
• Double sided tape (ATG)
• Liquid Glue (Zip Dry)
• Brads, ribbon or other desired embellishments
• Dye based ink (Aqua, pink, lime green, red)
• Music notes embossing folder
• fine tip scissors

Want more inspiration? Check out this belated birthday card using the cat’s set! I hope you give these ideas a try to til next time happy crafting!

 

Get Ready for Christmas! Gift Card Holder Shaker Cards!

Hi friends! I got some great advice once: Do something today that will make tomorrow easier. That might be making your kids lunch the night before so you don’t have chaos in the morning or washing the dishes in the sink in the evening  so you don’t have to struggle with piles of plates just to fill the coffee maker when you are bleary eyed and in desperate need of your morning jolt of caffeine. Do “Future You” a solid and get something done ahead of time. Christmas will be here before you know it and it just seems like there is never enough time to do everything we want once December hits so I like to get a  few things made before then so I can actually relax a bit and ENJOY the holidays.  Since I have been more mindful about “stuff” this past year I am really trying not to clutter other people’s lives so this year I am going to rely more on gift cards (and not feel guilty about it like I have done in the past.) I think making a handmade card to hold a gift card says “Hey, I like and care about enough to spend time on a gift but I don’t want to clutter up your life with stuff you might not have room for.”

I think when we make a handmade card we are showing we care without the clutter. You can even tuck a personalized not in the pocket with the gift card rather than write on it so the card can be reused by the recipient. I don’t want someone feeling like they have to keep the card forever either, this gives them permission to pass it on and brighten someone else’s day. (Truth be told I have a drawer filled with cards that were given to me but it’s a nice theory right. I admit it, I hoard cards friends give me but I don’t expect others to:) LOL!)

Want to see how I made this card? Well then, watch the video!

 

Tutorial sponsored by Top Flight Stamps! Use coupon code thefrugalcrafter10 to save 10% on your order!

Supplies from Top Flight Stamps:

• Indigoblu Snow Globe Stamp Set
• Creative Expressions Holly Jolly Sentiments

Other Supplies:

• Heavyweight cream cardstock
• Christmas patterned paper (BoBunny)
• Chunky glitter
• Star sequins
• Brown ink (lawn fawn)
• Waterbased markers (Tombow or Memento)
• White inkpad (GinaK)
• Transparency/Acetate
• Circle dies (optional, you can cut it by hand)
• Foam tape 
• Heat tool (Marvy)
• Embossing powder (White bridal or holographic)
• Fine tip glue (Tombow)

Heat embossing on acetate directions:
1. Stamp design with pigment or embossing ink.
2. Sprinkle with embossing powder.
3. Heat up the gun for a few seconds before bringing to the film. Heat powder until it melts but if an area starts to warp pull the gun away, then go back in and heat some more after it cools. Embossing powder melts faster on acetate than paper typically.

Let’s have a relaxed holiday, shall we? Do something today that future you will thank you for. I think that’s worth celebrating! Thanks for stopping by and til next time happy crafting!

Lot’s Of Mixed Media Card Techniques! {X-Mas Card Idea!)

Hi Friends! Over the past few months I have adopted the idea of doing things today that make tomorrow easier. For instance taking 5 minutes to wash up the few dishes left in the sink and setting up my coffee pot before I go to bed saves me at least 20 minutes the next morning. It’s the old “Stitch in time saves 9” routine. It’s true though. So with that in mind I decided to share some techniques and apply them to a Christmas card. You can use these techniques to make any kind of card you need though (but I bet you will be happy to have a few Christmas cards already done come December!) 😀

Watch the video to see these fun techniques!

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Supplies from Rubber Stamp Tapestry:

• Peg stamp sets: Poinsettia Flourish, Holiday Garden, Christmas Garland 
  *For the background texture you can use the above stamps or any other peg stamps you have, just secure them together with a rubber band!
• Ink blending brush
• Make up sponge (or baby wipe)
• Dye based ink
• Foam tape

Other Supplies:

• Heavy white cardstock
• Pattern paper (optional for matt layers-I used the teal color from Timeless Texture Stack)
• Embossing paste (pearl/iridescent)
• Gelatos
• Seam Binding
• Pearls
• Label die  *Part of a larger set
• ATG double-sided adhesive
• Stencils (Kite & DCWV)
• Palette knife or old credit card to spread embossing paste
• Non stick mat (cheap oven mats are the same as expensive craft mats and you get 5 for less than the price of 1 LOL)
• Other: Spray bottle, rubber bands, scrap paper
  *note the large wood stamp I used on the inside of my card is by Inkadinkado

Finished Card Size: 5 1/2″x4 1/4″ (A2)
Trim mixed media layer to 3 1/2″x4 3/4″
Trim patterned paper mat to 4″x5 1/4″

Directions:
1. Add a pattern to cardstock with a stencil, inkpad and blending brush.
2. Scribble gelatos over cardstock and blend with a damp sponge or baby wipe.
3. Gather pegstamps together with a rubber band and stamp as one large background randomly over the paper. Partial images are fine.
4. Mix gelatos and embossing paste and trowel on paper over a stencil. Let dry completely.
5. Die cut labels from white and pattern paper. Stamp poinsettia motif on white and adhere to patterned paper with foam tape.
6. Use inkpads and water to dye seam binding. Let dry.
7. Trim mixed media and pattered paper panels and adhere together. Tie ribbon in a bow around panels and adhere to cardbase.
8. Adhere labels and pearls to card.
9. Stamp sentiment inside if desired.

Don’t fret if you don’t have the same supplies as I do, use what you have and make it your own! Thanks for stopping by and til next time happy crafting!