If you are into scrapbooking and/or rubber stamping, chances are you have a brayer. I have one. It's still in the box. Still hasn't been used.
I bought mine right after I started stamping (using a 40% Off Coupon, of course!). I figured it was something I should have. Unfortunately, I have yet to be inspired. So what am I supposed to do with this thing?
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A good friend of mine wanted to make handmade Baby Shower invitations and came up with a dilemma - How can you make sure that the guests know that the excited Mother-to-be is expecting TWIN BOYS?
We decided to use this little 'extra' tag on the front of the invitation to make sure that everyone knew to not only buy for a baby boy, but buy for two of them!
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If you think you don't have any 'Easter' stamps, remember that any spring-like flower stamps will work.
The 'Easter Blessings' sentiment on this card was stamped, but if you have decent handwriting (which I unfortunately do not), you can create the same card using a marker for journaling.
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Easter is a bit early this year, so you may want to get your treats ready soon.
Here is a quick treat bag idea, using punched-out flowers for a springtime feel.
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A diehard scrapbooker (Creative Memories 12x12 albums) for nearly 20 years, I gave up scrapbooking 2 years ago.
Why? Because it was so time-consuming... and so expensive to keep buying all of the embellishments & papers.
Yep, even after I'd invested hundreds (no, I mean thousands!) of dollars in supplies for my all-time favorite hobby, I gave it all up cold turkey one day.
That's why I was so thrilled to see there's a new computer scrapbooking program called My Memories Suite.
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If you're like me, you have sheets of rub-ons that are half-full (in the same box as the half-used sheets of stickers).
Now that Stampin' Up has rub-ons that coordinate with their stamp sets, there is a new technique using the new product.
Of course, rub-ons aren't just for paper anymore...
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A couple of days ago I posted an article about my solution for storing 8.5x11 inch cardstock.
In an effort to share some other ideas about how my work space is set up, I'm going to post a few articles that might give you some new ideas. In turn, I would love for you to share your ideas as well.
This idea helps me stay motivated - a board full of project ideas!
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Earlier, I shared how I made Valentine treat bags.
Now, here's another idea, along those same lines...
A Valentine treat bag is great for giving away treats -- for adults or children.
If you have a small heart punch and some cardstock, you're ready for this crafty idea.
The best part is that it requires no stamping and can literally be done in less than 10 minutes!
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We've all seen them...
The advertisements in scrapbooking and rubber stamping magazines are tempting. The pictures of perfectly organized and spacious work areas make me jealous. They look so inviting and functional (and some are even decorated!).
--> Here are some beeeeautiful stamping and scrapping rooms.
If you have the space and finances for such a room, then I say go for it. If not, then you can still have a nice organized area by thinking about other options.
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Paper piecing is a technique that provides additional interest to a card or scrapbook page. Generally speaking, it is a method of using several pieces of paper arranged to make another image. It can be as basic as using construction paper for a kids' craft project, or with additional effort can make a beautiful piece of art.
--> Here is a simple explanation of paper piecing.
Now, imagine the same technique using stamped images....
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Abby