Papercraft Haven and More

When I start to pick out stamps to use - I don't just look at the set and decide if I like it - to buy it!!!  I look at the stamp or set I would be purchasing, and I think about how many different ways I can use it!!!  I also do this same thing when I purchase a die cut set as well!  It makes it so I can purchase different sets of things to go with other different sets of things...  AND - if I can use that set on more than one "thing" - it makes the purchase that much better!!!  Stampin' Up stamps make it easy to purchase one set - and then add it to another one, or another one!  They have an awesome tin of cards - (I will be doing a class with this tin) - not only will you make the cards within the tin - but I will also be showing you how to use those same stamps, and use them with other stamp sets to create your own stash of cards!  This class will help you get the cards done, AND be able to make more when you are don e using those ...

I am really glad I signed up to be a Stampin' Up consultant ... I love their products - and have used them since I started creating 25 years ago!!!  One thing about me, I hate spending a lot of money at things like this, and this was one of the first things to go when I didn't HAVE money to spend!  Paper Pumpkin - where I get the best of BOTH worlds for sure!!!  And they take extra care in packaging everything up, so it all comes in this nice tissue wrapped box that you can also use for storing things afterwards!!!  I can find a lot of uses for these!       Paper Pumpkin sends everything right to your home each month in this fun box, so you can open it up and start to create when you get it - or when you have the time!!!  It comes with everything you need - the supplies to create the project cut out and ready to go, ink pad(s), and stamps!  With your first subscription box - you will get a clear stamp block so you won't have to worry ...

Okay, we've started to talk a bit about stamping in your projects, today we are going to go over a few basic techniques so you can start to stamp your own handmade cards and embellishments for your paper crafting projects!  Stamping can save you a ton of money - depending on what it is you do...cards, embellishments, backgrounds for your scrapbook pages!  Here are a few tips to get you started on making something awesome with stamps!!  Start small to start out with - don't create a huge project the first thing you do!  Grab a scratch piece of paper, your ink pad and stamps - and just get used to inking and stamping your creations before you actually begin.  When you stamp images, you want to press the stamp into the ink pad, then press it onto the paper.  Try to do a few images before you add it to your paper!  Start out with black in, any image...add chalks or colored pencils to color the images in, while adding backgroun...

Stamping can truly save you a lot of money - not only on making your own cards, but also in making your own embellishments too!  Sometimes it is a lot more fun to take a stamp and create something one of a kind than it is to purchase a sticker lets say!  You can then add more things - such as buttons, brads, punches, and paper to create a ton of things!  A basic toolkit for stamping - to add to your scrapbook supplies: Stamp sets in various themes.  Don't go overboard in this area, simply get what you will use and stamps that might go with other stamps you have.   Ink pads - you can never have too many ink pads, as long as you take care of them and use them that is!  Store them upside down in order to keep the ink at the top and more moist!   Card packs with envelopes.  In order to make one of a kind, beautiful, fun cards - you need plenty of this supply!   Scraps of paper from other projects, or coordinated papers to create the car...

Okay ladies, if you can scrapbook - you can stamp...and if you stamp, you can scrapbook!!!  I started out making cards over 22 years ago, using a simple card pack, color pencils and a Disney stamp to create my daughter's birth announcements!  Today, I use stamps for my cards and my scrapbook pages in so many different forms...  This month we are going to do more with our stamps... showcasing the different things you can do with them, as well as ways you can save money when you use stamps!   To get started, you will want to have a basic toolbox kit - added to your scrapbooking toolbox kit!  You might find a few other "tools" that are necessary for your kit - and some of what I list not "as" necessary.  Please know this is just a guideline for you to start with - and the supplies will grow as you grow!  Basic toolbox:  Stamps Ink pads  Card packs Chalks White eraser Bone folder Ruler Embossing powder Embossing gun Corner rou...