Stamps

Last nights class we discussed stamps. Clear and Block Mounted Stamps.

CLEAR STAMPS >>>>>


Clear stamps are very easy to use and my personal favourites! The clear stamps are attached to special acrylic blocks or Stamp Presses which are sold for this purpose and these are ideal as they are completely clear and are found in a variety of shapes and sizes. Check out the range of Clear Stamps the store has, Kaiser Craft CLEAR STAMPS and Kaiser Craft MINI STAMPS. Other brands are also available instore



To use, the stamps are simply removed from the protective backing and attached to the block or press. The stamps are then dabbed with ink and used as normal. The stamps can be combined or arranged on the block or press as required, this gives a wide range of design opportunities.
The main advantages of clear stamps are that the clear stamps and clear stamping block mean it is easy to accurately place stamps on your paper. They are also easy to store and don't take up as much space as Block Mounted stamps.

BLOCK MOUNTED STAMPS >>>>>


These are Rubber stamps mounted to a block, usually wood. These stamps come in various sizes and patterns.

INK >>>>>


To stamp you need ink! There are many different kinds, colours, varieties and flavours!! Check out what the store has available with STAZON INK, DISTRESS INKS , ALCOHOL INKS and VERSA COLOUR INK

To keep your stamps working at their best make sure you clean them properly after use. I use baby wipes to clean the ink off my stamps but many stamp cleaning products are available through the store.

Here are some ideas of how to use your stamps on your scrapbook layouts .....


Stamp an image onto cardstock, cut around image, using foam tape attach to page as an embelishment.


Stamp your image directly onto your layout.


Stamp your image directly onto your photographs.


Using alpha stamps create a title.


Using Journalling stamps to record stories, dates and information about your photos.

Browse around instore to see all the different stamping options available!