Stamping Techniques Archive

Dryer Sheets before Embossing
Take a dryer sheet that has been used, and rub it onto your paper before stamping with ink. Then apply your embossing powder as normal. The dryer sheet will remove the static cling from the paper, and keep the powder from sticking in places you don't want it to go. There may be a few pieces that stick, they can be easily removed with a cotton swab or paintbrush.

Acrylic Stamps Don't cling to the blocks
If you notice your acrylic stamps not clinging to the blocks, it may be time for a good cleaning. They adhere from static cling, and sometimes the blocks and stamps become dirty with ink, dust, and oils from your fingers. Gently wash both with a mild dishwashing soap, and they will both be as good as new.

Home made epoxy stickers
Punch a piece of Chipboard into an interesting shape. Ink the chipboard to give it a background color. Use the mismatched letters to cover the chipboard. Trim the edges. press an embossing ink pad over the top of the letters. Sprinkle with UTE or HIGH GLOSS embossing powder. Heat Emboss. You now have an epoxy element that can be used as a buckle over ribbon, a medallion, or any other decorative element. This would be cute on pre-school and elementary school pages. This would also be good for Monograms.

Transfers with Ink
Since I've been working on the acrylic books I've discovered some new amazing products created by Adirondack Ink. I know these products have been around for a long time; however, did you know that you can do photo transfers with them. CHECK THIS VIDEO OUT from Ranger Inks.

Heat Embossing on Ribbon
Add some sparkle to your dull grosgrain, sheer or satin ribbon by heat embossing simple designs and use metallic embossing powder. You can also use a coordinating color with the fabric to make a tone on tone effect.