
Apply your stamp on the ACRYLIC BLOCK by Carolina Ghelfi Arts & Crafts and unleash your imagination. The polypropylene bag is perfect for storing your memories, photographs and notes: as it won't affect the pH of your papers because it is acid-free and PVC-free! Not only that, the attached card can be cut (follow the instructions on the back) to get two collectible cards and drilled to be used as a divider in the binder where you will put all our molds. Nothing should be wasted in our packaging!Įach set of molds includes many different stamps, inside a theme or collection, applied on a perforated polypropylene sheet, so that it can be inserted into a normal binder! The pack includes the stamps, a transparent envelope without acid and without PVC, a card to use as a divider and two cut-out cards. The amazing clear stamp system that allows you to boost your creativity, decorate your BujoScrap, personalize hand-made cards and make your scrapbooking Looks unique!! I hope you’ve enjoy these stamping tips! Visit my Facebook page for ideas and tutorials, as well as information on my classes and events in Northern California.You can already buy the stamp set from our BujoScrap Kit #3 "Calendar" on its own! As you can see above, I tend to collect stamps for all seasons, and then use them accordingly. The labels on my metal stamping boxes read “birds,” “flowers,” “hearts,” “summer,” and “snowflakes” to name a few. Store your stamps according to season or images You’ll recall from my previous articles that repetition is a design element. In addition, if you have a smaller stamp than you need, repeating it across the paper is always an option, especially for borders. For example, if the inner lines had not been in the pumpkin stamp, I could have quickly drawn them in. NOTE: Outline-only stamps actually offer more freedom to add color or even texture. I used four stamps on the fall cards below: two different sizes of pumpkin stamps, a smile face (in the middle of the big pumpkin) and a black cat. It’s OK to use several stamps, even on small cards Stamping on a hard surface will usually give you this more irregular result.Ĥ. On the other hand, a “grunge” look-a.k.a., a splotchy result-can sometimes be really fun, too. Place a thin rubber pad beneath your paper if you have one (or just use a pad of paper) to give the stamp a little cushion and help the ink to transfer evenly.
Smooth paper works best for clean stamping results With stamps, any kind of watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, or pastel works nicely!ģ. After that, I letter the names, and finally add color (if necessary) over the stamped image. My process is as follows: first I stamp the image on my card, pressing firmly and evenly, then trim. In these floral cards below, shades of lavender and green gave traditional color to the white cards and looked spring-like for the April class. All of these considerations work together to give unity to the project.
NOTE: It’s also important to consider color-here, brown and copper blended nicely on ivory cover stock. I was glad I had an acanthus leaf border from that time period to accent the lettering, because it fit the style perfectly. In this first example, I was teaching a Medieval Art class featuring the calligraphy from that period, called uncials, which were written with a quill: Aim for a similar look in your lettering and stamps This will help you go beyond basic stamping by adding a strong element of design to your pieces.Ģ. When purchasing rubber stamps, look for either an interesting area of white space or an interesting outline. In this 2-part series, I’d like to share a few ways that stamps can save you time and enhance your lettering:ġ. I’ve also been an avid collector of rubber stamps for many years, so it’s been wonderful to see a revival in their use for cards and creative projects. sayletre Clear Silicone Stamp Sheet Printing Scrapbooking Embossing Stamper Transparent Cling Seal for DIY Scrapbook Photo Albums Paper Notebook Card Making. First, be sure to use a light touch when applying the stamp to your project surface. There are a few things to keep in mind when using clear stamps. It’s a nice way to welcome those attending because everyone enjoys seeing their name, but it does take time. WHAT ARE CLEAR STAMPS Custom clear stamps are photopolymer-based stamps that are applied to an acrylic backing to make stamping simple and make storage easy. One project I repeat quite often is making name cards for students and events. By Phawnda Moore in Art Tutorials > Other TutorialsĪs a calligrapher, I’m often looking for easy ways to accomplish design tasks.