Tuesday, October 07, 2008
October Club Project #2: "Season of Friendship" card + a background stamp tip!
(Thanks to the marvels of modern technology, this post is coming to you while I'm actually strapped down to a dentist's chair just about now. Good thing I was organized and got my postings prepared ahead of time for a change :))
This card goes out to Michelle, one of my Club gals who wanted to learn more about using background stamps, specifically the Canvas one.
The best tip I know for getting a fabulous impression with one of our large background stamps is two-fold:
1) Use a rubber brayer to ink up the background stamp. This applies a consistent amount of ink to the surface and avoids that "streaky" look that can happen when large stamps are inked up with a pad;
2) Keeping the stamp rubber-side up, carefully lay your cardstock over top of it. use a finger to hold it in place and run your brayer over the entire back of the cardstock. If you keep the paper from moving about, you'll get a perfect impression!
BTW, this set is called "Season of Friendship" from Stampin' Up!'s new Mini catalogue, and I'm just loving it to pieces! It's going to be my new all-season favourite and I plan on dedicating a whole class to it in January. Club members, full instructions are posted on the Club blog HERE.
Happy stamping, watch tomorrow for project #3 using dry-embossing.
Caroline
p.s. Congratulations to my 3 newest members of the "Canadians, INK!" demonstrator team who joined this past week: Jennifer, Winnie and Beverly. Welcome to the family, gals :) There's still time to take advantage of the 4 different starter kit options.. sale ends October 11 so please let me know if you'd like more info. No matter where you live in Canada, I'm here to help!
This card goes out to Michelle, one of my Club gals who wanted to learn more about using background stamps, specifically the Canvas one.The best tip I know for getting a fabulous impression with one of our large background stamps is two-fold:
1) Use a rubber brayer to ink up the background stamp. This applies a consistent amount of ink to the surface and avoids that "streaky" look that can happen when large stamps are inked up with a pad;
2) Keeping the stamp rubber-side up, carefully lay your cardstock over top of it. use a finger to hold it in place and run your brayer over the entire back of the cardstock. If you keep the paper from moving about, you'll get a perfect impression!
BTW, this set is called "Season of Friendship" from Stampin' Up!'s new Mini catalogue, and I'm just loving it to pieces! It's going to be my new all-season favourite and I plan on dedicating a whole class to it in January. Club members, full instructions are posted on the Club blog HERE.
Happy stamping, watch tomorrow for project #3 using dry-embossing.
Caroline
p.s. Congratulations to my 3 newest members of the "Canadians, INK!" demonstrator team who joined this past week: Jennifer, Winnie and Beverly. Welcome to the family, gals :) There's still time to take advantage of the 4 different starter kit options.. sale ends October 11 so please let me know if you'd like more info. No matter where you live in Canada, I'm here to help!
posted by Caroline LeBel, Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator @ 9:48 am 
Comments:
YAY! i got a shout out. Had a great time making the cards tonight. Thanks Caroline!
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