Thursday, April 10, 2014

Inspired Stamping - Random Stamping

Stamping Technique #2

For this stamping technique page, I created my own B&T (Base & Texture aka "background") paper to coordinate with the Babycakes paper pack.  
By randomly stamping two different stamps in two different inks, I created a custom paper.  Isn't it cute?!

This is a SUPER EASY technique and can be done with any combination of stamps.  You can even place multiple stamps on one block and stamp in one color.

Happy Stamping!!






Featured Products:
- Babycakes Paper Pack
- Silver Geometric Washi Tape
- Silver Shimmer Trim
- Cityscape Stamp Set
- Happy Thoughts Stamp Set (retired)
- Laughing Lola Card WOTG Stamp Set (retired)
- Sunset, Whisper, and Buttercup Stamp Pads
- Scallop Border Punch
- 3D foam tape & tombo adhesive

NOTE: To see all the series of Inspired Stamping posts, click on the LABEL title MyAcrylix Stamps on the right hand side bar.

Monday, April 7, 2014

Inspired Stamping - Bend It



Stamping Technique #1 - Bend It

Last month I created an amazing project, inspired by a consultant-only video from Close to My Heart.  It features different stamping techniques on mini pages, compiled on the Designed Décor Flip Stand Album.  To inspire your stamping, I'm going to be blogging about 11 different stamping techniques. As a bonus, I have used all of the current paper packs and some extra embellishments and products.

If you're new to CTMH's MyAcrylix Stamps, you're in for a treat! Here's a little background about them: 

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CTMH's premium-quality decorative stamps are offered at a fraction of the cost of rubber, yet deliver all the benefits and beauty of every Close To My Heart product you've come to know and love. They’re easy to use, simple to store, and most importantly, offer creative control and artistic precision every time you use them.

Our exclusive clear blocks allow you to see exactly where the stamp is placed and whether there is even coverage of the ink. My Acrylix™ stamps are made of a softer substance than rubber and don’t require as much pressure when in use. My Acrylix stamps provide the same results when used with embossing products, markers, watercolors, and more. 
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First up is what I call the "Bend It" technique - which means, you got it, bending the stamp!!  You can manipulate the stamp images on a block to create curves or waves. Stamps have a “memory” and will always go back to their original shape.
This page features the new Balloon Ride paper pack, the Balloon Ride Picture My Life collection and the Love This stamp set.  As you can see in the image of the stamp set below, the floral border stamp is wavy but generally straight in form.
I stamped it at the bottom of my page.  However, I curved it and then stamped the image on the top corners.  Here is a picture of what the stamp looks like curved on the block:

Please let me know of any questions and happy stamping!


Featured Products:
- Love This Stamp Set
- Sorbet Stamp Pad
- 3D foam tape & tombo adhesive

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

April Stamp of the Month - Balloon Talk

The April Stamp of the Month (SOTM) is Balloon Talk.  Buy it at full retail price for $17.95* or earn it at a discounted price of $5* with a $50 order, before tax and shipping.

This chatty stamp set will only be available through April 30, 2014.  Visit my website to get your SOTM today!! 



* = plus tax and S&H