Stamping – An introduction

This is the third in my series of introduction to crafting. This post focuses on the basic tools needed for stamping. Please do check out the first two in this series, focusing on adhesives and tools.

Stamps

1. TYPES OF STAMPS
   • There are two types of stamps that Stampin’ Up! sell:
     1. CLING MOUNT STAMP SETS
        • These are made of red rubber
        • Can be highly detailed and fairly large as needed
        • You can stamp with different mediums including permanent inks and paint.
        • Have adhesive image labels
        • Can be inked using the Stampin’ Write markers.
     2. PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SETS
        • Transparent
        • Can be precisely aligned for repeat stamping, two-step stamping or to create a scene.
        • You can easily mix and match sentiments on a single block.
        • Allows perfect layering of images to create an image with different shadows and depth
2. INKS
   • Dye-based and acid-free
   • Can be used for heat embossing
   • Come in a range of 50 colours which match the cardstock and markers
   • Two Black inks. Stazon which I use for stamping when I’m going to use watercolour. Memento which I use as general black ink and when I use Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers
3. STAMPING BLOCKS
   • Grooved to make them easy to hold
   • Come in 9 different sizes
   • Can be stored in the storage caddy for easy transporting
   • Use to hold your stamps to stamp with
4. CARDSTOCK
   • I mainly use Whisper White or Very Vanilla to stamp on as they are super smooth and perfect for stamping.
   • Huge range of 53 colours
   • 218gsm weight cardstock
   • Colours match inks, markers and embellishments
5. SIMPLY SHAMMY
   • Thick cloth for easy cleaning of stamps.
   • Run it under water and squeeze out the excess.
   • Makes it easy to clean detailed stamps

These are all the items I use on an everyday basis to stamp with. I find them invaluable and wanted to share them with you. I hope you find this post useful and the accompanying video. Listed below are the other videos in this series. I hope to do some more covering other areas of papercrafting.

Introduction to crafting

• Tools – What my Basic Craft Kit Looks Like
• Adhesives

I hope you are all keeping well and safe. Remember you can shop with me here at any time. I find crafting a marvelous way to forget about what is going on in the world and just immerse myself in something fun. I would be truly lost without my craft room but even more importantly the wonderful friends I have made through crafting.

Thank you dropping by and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!!

Ashee xx

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