May Technique - Stamping

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 rounder
Border punches or patterned scissors

Making your own handmade cards can be so much fun - from a Get Well card such as the card at the top down to the "Is It Coffee" card to the left that can be sent to someone who just needs a little pick-me-upper!!!!   I use a basic card base with an envelope and then scraps of paper along with the stamps for each project.  

**Tip**  When stamping your image, try to stamp first on a piece of scrap paper in order to get a feel for the stamp, as well as to make sure you have enough room to put the image. 

**Tip**  If you make a mistake on one side of the cardstock, as long as you are using a plain (not textured) piece of cardstock you can turn it over and simply use the other side.  

**Tip**  Save scraps from scrapbook projects instead of using a whole sheet (or two) and waste the rest.  You can always use smaller scraps for things such as the card above.  

So you can see there are a few very easy cards you can make if you are just starting out in stamping.  As we get through the month, I will show you more things you can do - just keep checking back!  This month - is all about using stamps in your projects!  

Thanks for stopping by,

Lynda Jeffs

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