When I was at Archiver's scrapbooking last Sunday, they had a cute little make and take.
Here is a little card we made...
It's kind of hard to see in the photo, but the trick or treat stamped image is embossed. All raised and shiny :) I have to admit, I am not a big stamper. Never have been. And when I started doing the make and take, I wasn't expecting to take anything away from it.
I was wrong!
A lot of people complain about the staff at Archiver's, but this girl knew her stuff!
And she didn't try to push a lot of product on me.
I ended up buying this...
Clear embossing powder because she showed me how I could use color stamp pads with it and not have to buy a zillion different colors of powder.
Plus, I went home with this...
ink pad like the one we used on the card. It works well with the types of markers that I have had here for ages from Stamping Up. The colors won't bleed. So considering that I am challenging myself to use the stamps in my stash more, I think these purchases will make it a little more fun.
I know I had fun with the Make and Take. :)
And I also know a few of my blog friends like
Tracy and
Mary Pat work great with stamps and color the images so well!
How about you? Are you a stamper? Do you like to use stamps on your projects?
That's an adorable card and I'm glad it jumpstarted you to try some stamping, Mary Jo! I go through stages. I don't have many stamps, but I do like to use them once in a while. :) Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteCute card! I recently picked up some clear embossing powder as well. I don't stamp often, but it's always intrigued me, so we'll see... ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card! I should stamp and emboss more, I love the look. Clear embossing powder is awesome.
ReplyDeleteI loved to emboss stamp but admit it's been awhile..that is such a fun little card.
ReplyDeleteI am not a stamper at all though I'd love to try it. I liked your Cloud Scrapbook page for the stamp use, will definitely try it :-)
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh what a great card!! I'm not a stamper either, but you're gonna LOVE embossing!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a big stamper, but I do love clear embossing powder. I use it almost every time I stamp (even though that is super rare!)
What an adorable card! I saw that on the back of their flyer and thought about trying to recreate it!
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ReplyDeleteSince i scrapbook and make cards, I have a lot of stamps...a wall of stamps actually. But I am not much of an embosser...mainly cuz I hate cleaning up the powders! lol
ReplyDeleteOI love to try it at a crop or a make and take or a class...should use it outside maybe...lol
I do a lot of images in memento black and then colour them with copic markers.
Your card is a cutie!
Oh, and you do the most amazing cards, too! I keep forgetting how many scrappy stamping friends I have :)
DeleteMy name is Anne and I am an avid stamper! LOL! Well done for trying it again Mary Jo, it is such fun and so versatile for scrapbooking, card making and lots of other crafts. Look forward to seeing more stamping from you now......Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteOh you are another one of my favorite stampers and creator of amazing projects!! :)
DeleteThat card is adorable! I would never call myself a stamper but I do dabble here and there. I love the look of embossing and the different techniques you can achieve. Have a great weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteSoooooooooo cute!! I love love love the candy corn!!!!!
ReplyDeleteTwo of the best purchases! Adorable card!!
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