RainyDay Stamper

What do you use for

your work surface?  Your dining room table, a kitchen counter or a desk, it really doesn't matter where you stamp but you will want to protect it.  The best thing to protect your surface --Stampin' Up!'s grid paper.

You get "100" sheets that are 11 x 17 and not only do you have a grid in 1/4" increments so you attach those papers straight, they also have standard card dimensions printed on them.  The back of the sheets are plain, perfect for drawing those sketches for your card.

New Stampin' Up Starter Kit only $125

                                                     Fully customizable-just ask me how!

Happy Stamping,

You condition your hair,

how about your Stamps?  Yes, you need to condition your stamps to keep the rubber supple for perfect stamping every time.  It is a good thing that Stampin' Up! makes it easy to condition your stamps with their fabulous Stampin' Mist.  

Available in two size, 2oz spray bottle and the 8 oz. refill, notice the lovely look of my spray bottle, it is three years old, I just buy the big guys and refill the little bottle.  You can spray the Stampin' mist directly onto your stamp or onto your Stampin' Scrub to clean and condition your stamps all at once.  Quick and easy,

Happy Cleaning!

What is the best adhesive for punch art?

We sell alot of different adhesives, Two Way Glue pen, Snail, Tombow Multi that one would think would be great for putting together punch art like these little guys.

But you want to know the best, easiest, cleanest adhesive we sell for punch art

That's right, our Mini Glue dots.  Simply attach your small pieces with these super sticky dots that do not leave glue residue on your fingers.  I love them when using small circles for eyes and noses, I just punch and immediately attach the circle to the glue dot, leaving everything on the backing so no more searching for that elusive circle that you have now punched 15 times and still can't find!  Glue dots are great for attaching are also great for attaching Vellum and ribbons and bows too.  At $5.95 for 300 dots, you can certainly attach a lot of things.

Happy Stamping,

New Tool Alert

If you are anything like me, this new tool from Stampin' Up! will make you happy- it is a insert for our already fabulous Simply Scored board that scores Diagonal Lines,  No more worrying that the paper is not straight when you are trying to make a diagonal line-just like straight lines on the main board, diagonals are just that easy.  It fits inside the standard board and it really doesn't move thanks to two silicone patches attached to the back on the plate. It too has grooves every 1/8"  and the same size as the Simply Scored board so 12 X 12 sheets are not an issue.  

Check out the video and find out just how easy envelopes to fit those special sized cards or use some DSP and create a special envelope to match your card.  Envelopes are not the only thing that you can make with this board, how about backgrounds, boxes and so much more.

  The cost for the board is $15.95 and the part number 125586.

Happy Stamping,

Want the best paper cutter?

Now if you are like me, you have several, the one I got before I discovered Stampin' Up, the one I bought to replace it because it didn't do a good job, and then Stampin' Up came into my life.  I now have the best cutter-EVER!

What does Stampin' Up describe this cutter as?

 

 

The Tabletop Paper Cutter is a must-have! The cutter is so precise, and it won’t fray card stock. The Tabletop paper cutter can make project preparation easier to prepare—you’ll be amazed at how much faster and easier it is. 

■ Very precise, won't fray card stock
■ Has safety blade
■ Trimmer measures 17-3/8” x 7-1/8” x 2-3/4”
■ Detachable measuring arm and handle can be stored in the back storage area

 

Believe me, that is the truth, but I have a couple of tips to make it just a bit better.  I found sometimes I would end up with crooked pieces of paper-cleanly cut but crooked.  For me, that was not happiness. Then one day I discovered using a triangle ruler and my cutter, made straight cuts

Line the ruler to the measurement you want, insert your paper, hold down the pressure bar and chop.

So simple, so great.

Happy Stamping,

One of my most used tools

Our Blender Pens.  

 

Combine the flexibility of watercolours with the convenience of markers Flexible tip on each end of brush 3 per package Blend Stampin’ Pastels, Watercolor Pencils, Watercolor Wonder Crayons, and Classic Stampin’ Pads for beautiful watercolour effects

The tip cleans off with just a stroke or two on scrap paper—which means you won’t need a different pen for each colour Acid free, xylene free, nontoxic

Quick Trick

To use a blender pen to create a watercolour effect, colour or outline a stamped image with Stampin’ Write Markers, Watercolor Wonder Crayons, or Watercolor Pencils. Pull and blend the colours with the blender pen. You can also dip the blender pen into Stampin’ Pastels or Classic Stampin’ Pads and apply directly to paper.

FYI

To clean the tip, simply scribble on white paper. Discoloured tips will not affect performance.

Happy Stamping,

 

Scissors-we have some choices

First up, Paper Snips

Notice they come with their own protective cover because these babies are sharp.  The blades are 2 1/2" long and so sharp, perfect for cutting out your stamped images, big or small.

Craft Scissors

These are the best ribbon scissors out there, but use them only for ribbon, as once  you cut paper with them, they will dull.

And the last type of scissor we sell, Craft and  Rubber Scissors

These short bladed beauties cut anything!  From rubber, metal and thin wood to paper, this is a pair that will get used.

Happy Cutting!

Do you know where

your Circle Scissor Plus is?  Hiding in your closet, still in it original package? Well, go take it out and use it!  This is one great tool for making circles from 1 " to 6" and yes, it does take a bit of practise to get used to it but once you understand it, you won't stop using it.  Now, why would you need it as we have punches and dies that cut circles but what if you want to layer your circle punches like the 1 3/4" punch.  Ok no 2" punch but we do have the Circles #2 die that has a 2" circle but then the next size is 2 1/2 and that is too big of a gap for me.  Circle Scissor to the rescue.

I now have my Circle Scissor in my Ikea rolly cabinet

I keep it in the third drawer and that is a perfect height so when I am sitting in my chair I just roll on over, open the drawer and use it

There it is, always ready for action.  Now take a look at the glass mat, notice the top right side, uhuh, that is what happens when you leave it in the packaging and drop it!

Tips for making your Circle Scissor your friend-invite its friend to work with you too-  Dotto- repositionable adhesive.  I just put quite a few swipes on the glass mat and then make sure you push your paper down firmly! The paper stays put and you get perfect circles.  I leave the adhesive on the mat and just add new as the stick lessens.

Happy Stamping,

The Best Tool Ever

Is " The Stamp a ma Jig".

Images©2011 Stampin' Up!

 Just what do you do with it?  Use it to precisely place your stamped image on your card, make those sentiments straight and use it when 2 step stamping.  Got a shaky hand, it will help steady the stamp as well.  Now, while it is simple to use, it does take a bit of practise, but once you got it working, it is a tool that will not stay in the drawer.  How many other tools can you say that for?

How to Use the Stamp-a-ma-jig

1. Place the corner of the stamping plate in the corner of the jig.
2. Using the jig to guide the rubber stamp, stamp the image you want on the stamp plate.
3. Use the see through stamp plate to perfectly align your image.
4. Set the jig in place next to the stamping plate, being sure the corner of the stamp plate is in the right position.
5. While keeping the jig in place, remove the stamp plate.
6. Now use the jig to guide the rubber stamp for a perfect placement.

 

Our Markers

Boy do we have markers,  49 markers to be exact, one for each colour that Stampin' Up! sells.  Our markers are dual tipped, a fine tip and a brush tip

 Images©2011 Stampin' Up!

and notice the bands on the marker, the wider band is the brush tip and narrow band, the narrow tip so now you can look brilliant pulling the cap off the end you want!  Store your markers on their sides to ensure that both tips are inked evenly.

Happy Stamping,