Cling Stamps V’s Photopolymer – Video Tutorial

Welcome back to my corner of the world

I was asked the other day what the difference was between ‘Cling’ stamps and ‘Photopolymer’ Stamps – and that is a very good question.  After nearly 10 years as an SU demo I tend to forget there are folks that are new to this wonderful craft!

Basically they each do the same job – produces beautiful images for your crafting delight, they are made from different materials you just handled them a little differently. So today’s post explains how to handle them, attach labels, attach to acrylic blocks and keep them clean.

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Share What You Love ~Ink and Share Blog Hop

Today I am thrilled to be taking part  in the Ink & Share blog hop again.  You will have arrived from Joanne Hodge’s post.   This month’s theme is Sneek Peek ~ a chance to have an early look at some of the new products from the 2018 – 2019 Annual Catalog, due to be launched in just a few short days, June 1st.

I have chosen to feature one of the new card colors, a new Designer Series Paper pack and two embellishments – not a stamp set in sight! Continue reading

Lovely Wishes~Ink and Share Blog Hop

Today I am thrilled to be taking part  in the Ink & Share blog hop again.  You will have arrived from Linda Handford’s post.   This month’s theme is anything from the Occasions Catalog ~ and I have chosen Lovely Wishes because I just love the  swirls and the organic ‘feel’ of the images, looking at my card I kinda have a ying-yang thing going on here.  The stamp set also has some greetings  so meets my goal of using just one stamp set for each project .  Continue reading

Valentine’s Week # 6

My 6th Valentine project is a card, and this time an unexpected stamp set ~ Sheltering Tree’ from the Occasions catalog.  This is a very versatile set and I shall be featuring it in some of my classes in the coming months.  The colors, once again, are traditional for valentine day but it would look equally as good in any of the other color combinations I have shared in the last few days.

I  hope you are enjoying these valentine projects – please leave me a comment!

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