tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post4315669934641055042..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: The Christmas Challenge. Stamping.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-31068909398654706172018-05-25T01:42:38.408-07:002018-05-25T01:42:38.408-07:00Thank you everyone! Time got away from me on this...Thank you everyone! Time got away from me on this one. Thanks for all the ideas. I am still stamping especially working on rice cards! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-37257910551418346942018-05-25T00:58:42.511-07:002018-05-25T00:58:42.511-07:00Thank you Annabel, I will look into that.
For n...Thank you Annabel, I will look into that. <br /><br />For now I am seeing what I can do with bits and pieces that I have. I have a whole heap of sage green manilla folders that I no longer use so am thinking of re-purposing them....Loraxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-70303357421126060032018-05-24T17:41:41.366-07:002018-05-24T17:41:41.366-07:00Dear Annabel, Thankyou for the inspiration. I did...Dear Annabel, Thankyou for the inspiration. I didn't have any wrapping paper appropriate for two year old boy present - you got me thinking, and getting out my stamps and using butcher paper from a recent move (that I'm sorry to admit I nearly threw out as I couldn't see a use for it ) and Voila very fun paper at no cost. Thanks again Clare TAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-43265257314412004952018-05-24T11:48:27.122-07:002018-05-24T11:48:27.122-07:00Oh I love tulle it is my favorite thing to work wi...Oh I love tulle it is my favorite thing to work with from decorating packages and baskets, making pom poms decorating bucket handles and jars making bags for food gifts beautiful curtains or bed skirts and of course tutus, dresses and head bands. <br />Xoxo<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-33089569838711265722018-05-24T06:22:43.305-07:002018-05-24T06:22:43.305-07:00Love the beautiful stamps...especially the glitter...Love the beautiful stamps...especially the glitter in strategic spots! Lots of love, Jen in NSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-61062055892787902142018-05-24T05:21:46.779-07:002018-05-24T05:21:46.779-07:00Dear Lorax, I think eBay is your best bet. Etsy ...Dear Lorax, I think eBay is your best bet. Etsy is awesome for this kind of stuff too but you have to watch postage... I am trying to get glassine paper bags, little ones and the choice of bulk stuff is amazing and cheap! It can take some searching. Also Ali Express... holy cow do some searches there! Truly amazing prices. I am so glad you used the cards and they were handy! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-43122129962317462042018-05-24T04:22:02.143-07:002018-05-24T04:22:02.143-07:00Lovely post as usual Annabel, your stamps are beau...Lovely post as usual Annabel, your stamps are beautiful,love the gift tags and the plain white bag idea.<br />Like Lorax I was wondering where you source these items is it art suppliers or do you use the internet? Thankyou again cheers Bevo xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-80676034925400841972018-05-24T00:22:47.596-07:002018-05-24T00:22:47.596-07:00Just today I used up the last of one of the crown ...Just today I used up the last of one of the crown stamped gift tags that you gifted me Annabel. It looked very stylish as the only adornment to a black cardboard gift box. <br /><br />I am lucky to have picked up a number of stamps from op shops and am loving these ways to use them. Thank you everyone. <br /><br />I am wondering if anyone has a good supplier they use for the gift tags and bulk cardboard for cardmaking? I have tried finding a wholesaler but without much luck. <br /><br /><br />Loraxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-79947033421026292132018-05-23T23:38:48.033-07:002018-05-23T23:38:48.033-07:00I love seeing what you are up to... always somethi...I love seeing what you are up to... always something clever and interesting. Joolzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07490462580345458546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-78006399278986681732018-05-23T21:03:26.317-07:002018-05-23T21:03:26.317-07:00Phyllis I use a special fabric ink stamp pad I bou...Phyllis I use a special fabric ink stamp pad I bought at Spotlight. I use a laundry marker pen for writing any messages on the stamped label.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-90861007055679999582018-05-23T14:11:17.109-07:002018-05-23T14:11:17.109-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.chipmunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341260129072773457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-52110347785316285822018-05-23T14:11:01.918-07:002018-05-23T14:11:01.918-07:00oooh, I LOVE your use of glitter glue on the stamp...oooh, I LOVE your use of glitter glue on the stamped images. So clever, and makes something fairly simple into something rather elegant!chipmunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341260129072773457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-37457411354760952302018-05-23T09:00:25.713-07:002018-05-23T09:00:25.713-07:00Your stamping is so pretty, especially with the to...Your stamping is so pretty, especially with the touches of glitter! What a great idea.<br /><br />If you have any unmounted stamps, those are great for making pretty textured soaps. You just "glue" the rubber stamp, textured side facing you, to the bottom of the soap mold with a little dab of melted soap. Wait a moment for it to dry, then fill mold with soap and let set and unmold as usual. After you peel the stamp from your bar of soap, there is a lovely embossed design! This has been a big hit for gifts, and really fun to do. <br /><br />Hope everyone has a great day!<br />KathyKathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-3288546913133695812018-05-23T08:06:15.195-07:002018-05-23T08:06:15.195-07:00Thanks, Annabel!
Where have stamps been all my cr...Thanks, Annabel!<br /><br />Where have stamps been all my crafting life? I guess when I wanted an image I usually just drew it and enjoyable as that is, it's time-consuming. Stamps are so quick and easy. I have a blank recipe book which could benefit from a bit of decoration and I love the recipe card idea. Still toying with the idea of stamping fabric and adding embroidery, beads, etc. I see Mimi answered my question about the washable ink - use an indelible marker. So many good ideas. What fun!<br /><br />Love,<br />PhyllisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-14973330345333783802018-05-23T07:34:09.578-07:002018-05-23T07:34:09.578-07:00Jane, do you have to have a special ink to use on ...Jane, do you have to have a special ink to use on fabric that would withstand washing? I also like the idea of using stamps on fabric and embellishing with embroidery.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />PhyllisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-16775602663936716272018-05-23T06:34:25.710-07:002018-05-23T06:34:25.710-07:00Dear Jane, I love the sound of the handmade stamp ...Dear Jane, I love the sound of the handmade stamp on the quilts. Lovely. I could do with some different coloured inks! I have rather enjoyed this and I have always loved recipe cards so this is a project Im still working on! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-865869183014289952018-05-23T06:32:34.020-07:002018-05-23T06:32:34.020-07:00Thanks Cheryl, I think so many of us have them! T...Thanks Cheryl, I think so many of us have them! They are a great kids activity too. When the girls are older I will teach them this as I bet they will love it! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-42921245007572472722018-05-23T06:31:32.550-07:002018-05-23T06:31:32.550-07:00I have stamped plain cloth napkins using fabric pa...I have stamped plain cloth napkins using fabric paint. I did dragon flies and the turned put quite nice.Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-74827209898633187332018-05-23T06:31:29.575-07:002018-05-23T06:31:29.575-07:00Thanks Mimi! The other one I love is the tulle fo...Thanks Mimi! The other one I love is the tulle for parcels. It just looks heavenly and is so darn cheap. The soap wrapping is a great idea!<br />Also calling cards/business cards. That is brilliant! Thank you!xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-69892380857800200572018-05-22T23:48:56.807-07:002018-05-22T23:48:56.807-07:00I love your stamping Annabel. In fact, stamping st...I love your stamping Annabel. In fact, stamping strips of old torn sheet for gift ribbon is one of my most favourite tips from you ever! I wrap soaps in plain A4 paper and stamp an image of a birdcage, fan, bird, crown, chandelier or a few pretty words on it. As you mentioned, a few dots of glitter glue or stick on crystals and you have a boutique worthy gift. I've also used stamps as a template for embroidery, but make sure the ink is as close in colour to your thread as possible. You can use them to impress the image onto home made soap bars, just do it while they're still soft and fresh to get the best possible result. You can stamp onto t-shirts and pillowcases if you colour the stamp with a permanent marker. Test on some scrap fabric first. They make pretty business/calling cards. How often to you go to give someone your phone number, and realise you need a pen and paper. Keep a dozen business sized cards in your wallet instead and stamp them with the image and write your name and number on them. I'll add more if I think of them. Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-60477000844386548502018-05-22T23:09:20.021-07:002018-05-22T23:09:20.021-07:00Annabel those recipe card stamps are gorgeous. I a...Annabel those recipe card stamps are gorgeous. I am rather envious of those.<br /> I have a 'handmade by' stamp that I stamp material with to put on the back of the quilts I make as my label. My wrapping paper for Birthdays is a stamped roll of brown paper. I have different coloured inks and this gives the paper a bit of interest. I make blank cards but then have stamps that can be used for different occasions. Stamps are quite a versatile addition to our craft cupboard.<br /><br />Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-37631675873852574782018-05-22T21:31:48.862-07:002018-05-22T21:31:48.862-07:00Thank you as you have given me some new ideas.. I...Thank you as you have given me some new ideas.. I have purchased several of many types and designs over the years at yard sales. Now I have some new ideas on using them.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.com