Topic 19 of 23: Homemade Greeting Cards
Sun, May 28, 2000 (12:17) |
Wolf (wolf)
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Topic 19 of 23 [crafts]: Homemade Greeting Cards
Response 1 of 9: Wolf (wolf) * Sat, Jun 2, 2001 (21:09) * 7 lines
well, this one got off the ground running *grin*
anyway, awhile ago, saw a show on HGTV (among my fave channels) about using stamping to create your own little greeting cards or other paper crafts. you can do so much more with those things than scrapbooks and decorating letters and such.
the lady on the show used intricate stamps to create the layered look by stamping, clipping it out, and stacking it on others of the same design, frames for pictures, all sorts of neato things.
now stamping isn't cheap--i bought the cheapest i could find (paper, black ink, and stamp, oh, and a good pair of paper scissors) for $20. some stamps are $20. since i'm experimenting, this will do. will let you know what i come up with.
Topic 19 of 23 [crafts]: Homemade Greeting Cards
Response 2 of 9: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jun 2, 2001 (22:47) * 1 lines
You need sharp POINTY ones, Wolfie! Scissors, that is! *grin*
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Response 3 of 9: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jun 2, 2001 (22:49) * 1 lines
Do you need a Hawaiian Quilt stamp? Can send you one! Look really pretty, actually! Especially the big ones (abour 2 inches square or more)
Topic 19 of 23 [crafts]: Homemade Greeting Cards
Response 4 of 9: Wolf (wolf) * Sat, Jun 2, 2001 (22:51) * 5 lines
ooooo, marcia! i was looking for stuff for your next package!
ok, i used a piece of cardstock and had to stamp the sucker 12 times before i got a full picture. you have to set the stamp down and wobble it without lifting to make sure all parts of the stamp contact the paper.
i've got one that's on a triangle (like a corner medallion or something) and i'd like to make some designs with it but it appears to be tricker than i thought! it's fun though!
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Response 5 of 9: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jun 2, 2001 (22:58) * 1 lines
I'm gonna get your next package together this week. Yippee! (I'm easy - send me a rock!) Will check for specially large stamp pads too. Lot of Tapa printing - native style - going on so have large selection!
Topic 19 of 23 [crafts]: Homemade Greeting Cards
Response 6 of 9: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sat, Jun 2, 2001 (23:04) * 1 lines
You gotta change your name to Creative Wolfie. If you are curious inGeo, the least you are here is Creative. I can think of other things to call you, but I know how modest you are...*HUGS*
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Response 7 of 9: Wolf (wolf) * Sun, Jun 3, 2001 (09:21) * 1 lines
*blush* ok, i'll change it!! (can't wait to see what you send!!)
Topic 19 of 23 [crafts]: Homemade Greeting Cards
Response 8 of 9: Crafty Wolfie (wolf) * Sun, Jun 3, 2001 (20:45) * 3 lines
k...i'm getting bored with black ink! and i was trying to figure out how to block off certain portions of the design. the only way i could think of was to use a paint brush and paint the ink only on the portion i want.
hey, they've got these acrylic stamps now, you can see where you're putting your design.
Topic 19 of 23 [crafts]: Homemade Greeting Cards
Response 9 of 9: Marcia (MarciaH) * Tue, Aug 28, 2001 (15:04) * 3 lines
Wooooo acryllic is great! How brilliant.
Ok, I should be going to Walmart shortly, but I'll wait to send your stuff till I know where to send it =) when YOU know!!! We have large rainbow-inked stamp pads available. You should have them around, too. You can buy bottles of stamp pad ink and uninked pads at office supply stores. Get something other than black for a change! Red is always available!
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