Addicted to Stamping

Jaycene's SB pages

These two scrap book pages were made by Jaycene Morgan using the bunny from my Cute Critters Punch Art Class. I always like seeing new ways to use an idea or product.

Tasteful Trim Fabric Flowers

These little fabric flowers were a big hit at our stamp event the other night; they were especially popular with the participants who didn't sew. I cut the pieces with the Tasteful Trim die. Just gather the straight edge of the strip with a needle and thread. I like sewing these flowers to a scrap of card stock so I can glue easily glue them to a card. Scroll down for the video tutorial. 

 

Sealing Handmade Envelopes

Since I did the post on making your own envelopes I've been getting a lot of inquiries about how to seal them. Here are a few of options that I like to use.

If I'm hand delivering a card I like the recipient to be able to open the envelope without distroying it so I use a handmade semi-permanent glue dot.

To make these I save my wax sheets like the ones that mini glue dots or rhinestones and pearls come on. I put small dots of Tombow Multi Adhesive on the wax paper, let them dry at least overnight and they’re ready to use. They will hold the envelope shut but since the dry adhesive is semi permanent you can open your envelope and reseal it over and over again. 

You can also apply Tombow multi adhesive or the two-way glue pen directly to the envelope and let it dry. Once the glue is dry it turns into a temporary adhesive as well. Just make sure the glue is completely dry before it touches anything or you'll have a permanent bond.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For envelopes that I’m not planning to seal right away I use narrow strips of Big Shot Adhesive. The adhesive comes in 12”x 12” sheets. I cut it into strips approximately 1/8” wide and use about 2”-4” of the strip along the edge of the flap. I leave the backing on the adhesive until I’m ready to seal the envelope. (Note: The adhesive backing you see pictured in the photo is the wrong side. The backing you'll be leaving on will be white but it didn't show up well in the photo)

 

Two New Categories

I've added 2 new categories to my blog; Simply Scored and Simply Scored Diagonal Plate.

I've posted a few videos using Stampin' Up's Simply Scored Diagonal Plate and will be posting more as I make them. There are so many fun projects you can make with this cool new product that I thought it deserved it's own category.

Since I don't want to bore my followers by featuring the same product in every post I'll have to pace myself. You can check out my Simply Scored Diagonal Plate posts here or scroll down to find it in the categories in the right hand column