So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Finding The Most Innovative Rubber Stamping Ideas And Techniques

By Rachael Gutierrez


Exploring online for the most innovative rubber stamping ideas and techniques can involve a great deal of fun and many unique discoveries. You might prefer to look in the latest stamping magazine or books that have been written on the subject. Beginners may find it easier to attend a class to discover valuable and important information. It really does not matter how long ago you became obsessed with stamping, getting busy with research and hands on with products will enable you to improve your technique and get creative.

It is always a good idea to have a close look at your current supplies before starting to experiment and heading out to buy new products. You may find items that you had forgotten about, or some that you may have only used once. Reusing these items in a new way will allow you to experiment as much as you like without any additional costs.

There are many popular techniques involved in stamping and more are evolving every month. You may be familiar with embossing or using glaze and glitter, and you might be quite comfortable in using stamps in general. Thinking outside the box is important if you want to achieve aesthetic appeal and a wow factor. A product such as clear glaze will help your stamped images stand out on a page or card providing some great visual appeal.

Scrap booking requires the use of backing paper or cardboard. With stamping, you can use a plain colored cardboard and create your own background. If you use different colored inks, add some glitter or emboss your stamped image, then you will have created your own unique background that can then be used for scrap booking, card making or to create your own special embellishments.

Wood mounted rubber stamps are the traditional tool used by stampers worldwide. Developing an addiction to this hobby could mean that you have hundreds of these in your home craft supplies. If you want to try something innovative, consider the use of a flat stamp that is also clear. It will help you stamp more accurately because you will be able to see through the stamp and it will also give you a nice finish.

An innovative technique to use involves the kissing of two stamps together. One surface is inked and the other surface is used to press against in order to transfer the ink. When pressed onto paper the image will have broken lines and can be quite appealing if that is an effect you are after.

Never underestimate the ideas of a good crafting friend. Others who also enjoy this great hobby could have some tips and tricks that you may not have tried or perhaps even seen before. Have a craft day where you each bring some new tools and great ideas. You could even be the instigator of a new competition where a prize is awarded to the person that comes with the most creative new idea. Sharing thoughts and tricks or tips with others can really be enjoyable as well as rewarding.

Gathering rubber stamping ideas and techniques is not difficult. There are so many possibilities, you just have to get in and give it a go. Share new ideas with your friends and they will share them with you.




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