Stamping

Tissue Inking & Using sponges

Two more great techniques today! These will help you get some truly individual looks from the same stamp. Tissue Inking and using Sponges. (See the information at the end of this blog to learn how you could win all 35 of these technique tags in this series.)

Tissue Inking:

tag_tissue_ins You can do tissue inking in a couple different ways. One way is to dab a tissue in the ink, then dab it on the stamp. You can do this with multiple colors. Keep in mind before you stamp on your project you will want to “huff” on your stamp to re-moisten the ink.

Another way to do this is to ink the whole stamp in one lighter color, then add the darker shades with tissues in the same manner as the first method. You will also need to “huff” your stamp if you choose this method.

tag_tissue_samp tag_tissue_samp2In this sample I inked the whole tree in desert sand ink, then added honey, cranberry and pear ink with a tissue. After I stamped the image, I used crinkled clear wrap to add the blue and green in the background.

Here is the tissue sample from my club night tag book.tagclub_tissueSponges Technique:

tag_sponges_sampSponges are a great way to add color to your backgrounds, stamps, or create a polka dot effect on your projects. For this Seaside tag book sample I used sponges to color the image of the farm stamp and used them to add multiple colors to the shells & star fish stamps.

tag_sponges_insHere is the sample from our club night project. In this one I used sponges to create colors around the floral stems and also some masking (another technique in a future post) to create a sand dune look. (Hard to see in the photo, sorry)tagclub_sponges

 

Now you might want to know how you can earn chances to win this great prize. There are several ways. Write a comment on this post. (1 entry) Share this post link on your Facebook post and let me know on my FB page that’s you’ve done it. (1 entry per share) Crafting with Amanda Like my FB page. (3 entries) If your a pinterest person, for every technique tag you pin, you receive an entry. (up to 35!) At the end of the contest I will assign each entry a number and using a random number generator will pick a winner. I will announce the winner on this blog, and then contact them to get the address where the tag book should be sent.

Here are the stamp sets I’ve used in this example, and many of the other tags that we will be looking at in the upcoming posts:

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D1632 Amour

I also used Seaside papers (X7192B)

Our awesome markers were also put to use throughout this process of creating the technique tags.

If you would like a copy of my technique instructions file, leave a comment with your email and I will send it to you.

Now you might want to know how you can earn chances to win these tags.   There are several ways.  Write a comment on this post.  (1 entry)   Share this post link on your Facebook post and let me know on my FB page Crafting with Amanda that’s you’ve done it.  (1 entry per share).  Like my FB page.  (3 entries)  If you’re a pinterest person, for every technique tag you pin, you receive an entry.  (up to 35!)    At the end of the contest I will assign each entry a number and using a random number generator will pick a winner.  I will announce the winner on this blog, and then contact them to get the address where the tag book should be sent.

If you would like a copy of my technique instructions file,  leave a comment with your email and I will send it to you.

Happy Crafting and Good Luck!
 

Techniques to add depth to your project(s)

Here they are, numbers two and three in our technique tag series. (See the information at the end of this blog to learn how you could win all 35 of these technique tags in this series.)tag_bkgstamp_samp

Background Stamping:

In this sample I rolled some clear plastic wrap to form “rosettes,” (top left) in the middle sample I crinkled up some clear plastic wrap and pounced it on the paper. The last example I wrapped a piece of paper towel around a block, inked it then stamped on the paper. Other items around your house that make for great backgrounds include onion bags, bubble wrap, orange sacks and many other everyday items. I would love to see or hear about your creative background stampings.tagclub_bckgrdstamptag_bckstamp_ins

Sanding Cardstock:

Sanding cardstock is a great way to add texture or interest to your work. With CTMH’s white core cardstock, you have great opportunities to customize your work in several ways. You can crinkle it then sand. You can sand just the edges, sand over objects like a key, paperclips or coins, and you can play with directional sanding to bring interest to your work.

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Here is the sample from club night.

Here are the stamp sets I’ve used in this example, and many of the other tags that we will be looking at in the upcoming posts:

C1605 Happy to Be Friends

D1632 Amour

I also used Seaside papers (X7192B)

Our awesome markers were also put to use throughout this process of creating the technique tags.

Contest Information:

Now you might want to know how you can earn chances to win these tags.   There are several ways.  Write a comment on this post.  (1 entry)   Share this post link on your Facebook post and let me know on my FB page Crafting with Amanda that’s you’ve done it.  (1 entry per share).  Like my FB page.  (3 entries)  If you’re a pinterest person, for every technique tag you pin, you receive an entry.  (up to 35!)    At the end of the contest I will assign each entry a number and using a random number generator will pick a winner.  I will announce the winner on this blog, and then contact them to get the address where the tag book should be sent.

If you would like a copy of my technique instructions file,  leave a comment with your email and I will send it to you.

Happy Crafting and Good Luck!
 

It’s Here, the new Holiday Inspirations Book!

Get your own copy of the new Holiday Expressions book delivered to your door when you place any order on my website.   www.craftingwithamanda.closetomyheart.com

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I am loving all the new paper.  I typically do,  but there are some papers that take longer for me to find my mojo than others.  This book also had a couple of those,  but I am now hooked.  Looking forward to getting back in to the school routine and perhaps some crafting time for me!  I have so many ideas of projects that I want to create with these great papers.

Close to my Heart has started highlighting a paper pack of the month,  it is available after that time,  but the bulk of their marketing will be about this paper.  In September Jeepers Creepers is their choice.   Here are some of the artwork their artists created.

16-he-jeepers-creepers-birthday-card 16-he-jeepers-creepers-pocket-pages 16-he-jeepers-creepers-be-scary-card 16-he-jeepers-creepers-wyw-card-set  16-he-jeepers-creepers-monstrous-card-set 16-he-jeepers-creepers-happy-halloween-card 16-he-party-time-wyw-cardmaking-kit I’ve selected all the cards to start with,  I will do another post with the scrapbook pages!   Some of these cards are from the Jeepers Creepers workshops your Way.  I am truly loving the new workshops your way that CTMH has put together.  Everything I need in one kit,  little waste,  and both layouts & cards.  SIX layouts come together quickly!

Happy Crafting!

AMAZING Deal – only $75!

I’m not just saying that.  The special promotion for July is a consultant sign up special.   Those of you who have been following my blog know that I will gladly share the opportunity to become a consultant,  but I don’t push or pressure.  That being said,  the numbers don’t lie.

$75 kit cost + shipping (guessing $10) + Tax (in MI $5.00 ish) = Investment of $90   Gets you $125 in product and supplies in the kit (shown below) + $50 in Select Product Credit + another $31.90 in product during the month of July!  So that’s $206.90 in goodies for approximately $90!

If that’s not enough incentive,  you would be one of the first people to get your hands on the new Annual Inspirations Book!  Could purchase  any of the exclusive CTMH  cricut cartridges at a discount!  And, get the latest CTMH papers FREE!   This is the month to sign up to be a consultant.  (I feel like this is a commercial where they keep saying “But, wait!  There’s more!)

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In addition to the basic tools you get in the new consultant kit,  you receive $50 in Select Product Credit that you can use right away to pick papers, inks, stamps and more that YOU want, not what some marketing guru decided would be best.  In July,  you also get a bundle of one of the new Fundamental Paper packs and complements.  ($19.95 + $11.95 Retail Value)

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Wow,  What more could you want.  I am available to answer your questions,  just send an email with your phone number, or indicate a different way to get ahold of you.  craftymanda@gmail.com

Happy Crafting!

Ground Hog’s Day

Ground Hog’s Day and Phil didn’t see his shadow.  I heard on the radio that is only the 18th time since the mid 1800s.  (that seems awfully low,  maybe I heard it wrong?)

This month is support Operation Smile.   If you purchase the Share the Love stamp set  (only available during February)  or Animal Greetings,  $7 will be given to Operation Smile.  Either stamp costs only $17.95 with $7 going to a great organization.

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I have used and love the Animal Greetings stamp set several times and have even managed to show photos on this blog.   DSC_0031a DSC_0030 DSC_0029 DSC_0028 DSC_0027 DSC_0037 DSC_0036A great addition to any crafter,  but especially a card maker.   I haven’t used Share the Love yet as it just arrived last Thursday and the kids were off school until today.  (Also why My blog is a day late in being updated.  opps!)

Happy Crafting and support Operation Smile!