27 May 2015
[03 Crafty Favourites]
Hihi crafters!
After being exposed to the craft (mainly scrapbooking and cardmaking industry) for months, I've found some of my favourite products which I would like to share.
Papers
Love Doodlebug's cutesy patterns and American Craft's different lines (Pebbles, Dear Lizzy, Amy Tangerine, Maggie Holmes, Crate Paper). Lawn Fawn's papers are quite nice too (the polka dot ones). Usually, I will get the 6x6 paper pads if I really like the collection.
Collections
Homegrown (great for family themes), Happy Day by Pebbles
Fine & Dandy, Daydreamer by Dear Lizzy
Rise & Shine by Amy Tangerine
My Girl by AC
Embellishments
I don't really purchase embellishments since I don't find them worth the money. But Thickers from AC is a must have since they're so versatile and can be used anywhere. Sometimes I get those cheap ones from Popular but I must say the quality is quite bad. Doodlebug's cardstock stickers are nice too.
Stamps
Definitely photopolymer because I like sharp crisp lines!
Lawn Fawn, Avery Elle, Mama Elephant, Penny Black are the ones I have and love.
Ink Pads
I use Memento Tuxedo Black as my standard black ink. Currently, I have 8 different colours of pigment ink pads from Mama Elephant which seem pretty good so far. Also have a few distress inks which are more used for... distressing, not to get sharp images.
Die Cutting Machine
Only have the Sizzix Big Shot (Blue and Teal) which I bought from Spotlight a couple of days ago with a $40 off at the promo price of $99.50! But I started using it only ytd with an embossing folder from Dear Lizzy, I kinda like the results so far. The machine is rather versatile since you can emboss and cut almost all thin materials like foil, acetate, felt, paper, etc. Can't wait to use it on dies!!
I'm still building up and organising my scrapbooking stash so maybe I'll add more stuff in the future.
Can't wait for Lawn Fawn's new release tmr!
Till the next post,
Carolyn
After being exposed to the craft (mainly scrapbooking and cardmaking industry) for months, I've found some of my favourite products which I would like to share.
Papers
Love Doodlebug's cutesy patterns and American Craft's different lines (Pebbles, Dear Lizzy, Amy Tangerine, Maggie Holmes, Crate Paper). Lawn Fawn's papers are quite nice too (the polka dot ones). Usually, I will get the 6x6 paper pads if I really like the collection.
Collections
Homegrown (great for family themes), Happy Day by Pebbles
Fine & Dandy, Daydreamer by Dear Lizzy
Rise & Shine by Amy Tangerine
My Girl by AC
Embellishments
I don't really purchase embellishments since I don't find them worth the money. But Thickers from AC is a must have since they're so versatile and can be used anywhere. Sometimes I get those cheap ones from Popular but I must say the quality is quite bad. Doodlebug's cardstock stickers are nice too.
Stamps
Definitely photopolymer because I like sharp crisp lines!
Lawn Fawn, Avery Elle, Mama Elephant, Penny Black are the ones I have and love.
Ink Pads
I use Memento Tuxedo Black as my standard black ink. Currently, I have 8 different colours of pigment ink pads from Mama Elephant which seem pretty good so far. Also have a few distress inks which are more used for... distressing, not to get sharp images.
Die Cutting Machine
Only have the Sizzix Big Shot (Blue and Teal) which I bought from Spotlight a couple of days ago with a $40 off at the promo price of $99.50! But I started using it only ytd with an embossing folder from Dear Lizzy, I kinda like the results so far. The machine is rather versatile since you can emboss and cut almost all thin materials like foil, acetate, felt, paper, etc. Can't wait to use it on dies!!
I'm still building up and organising my scrapbooking stash so maybe I'll add more stuff in the future.
Can't wait for Lawn Fawn's new release tmr!
Till the next post,
Carolyn
Labels: craftyfavourites
12 May 2015
[02 More Information on Clear Stamps]
Hi crafters!
Today's post provides more information on clear stamps.
Though I'm not very experienced with clear stamps yet, I do know how to use them.
And today I'm going to show you how!
And today I'm going to show you how!
In this pictorial, I'll be using Lawn Fawn's Birthday Tags, Apple Pie Memories' acrylic block & Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad.
1) Firstly, all clear stamps should come with an acetate backing and they're naturally sticky on one side while the other side is used for stamping.
2) Peel the stamp off the backing and stick onto a clear acrylic block.
3) Ink it up! Usually, the ink pad is brought to the stamp instead of the other way round conventionally to get better results.
4) Press the stamp onto a piece of white cardstock, making sure that the entire stamp is in contact with the paper.
5) And you're done! If the image does not appear clear, you can choose to stamp over it again.
Quite simple isn't it!
This list compares the difference between acrylic and photopolymer stamps, consolidated using my own knowledge and Google. It also shows the pros, cons and examples of stamps from different companies.
And of course, my favourite is photopolymer! I remember the first time I used photopolymer stamps from Lawn Fawn, the smell was so bad. But afterwards, I got used to it. I was quite surprised to know that Penny Black's stamps are acrylic but they appear similar to photopolymer and they're definitely of better quality. So I guess there're two different classes of acrylic stamps. Love the quality of these stamps :) And for the price, I kind of expect them to last forever haha.
Till next time!
This list compares the difference between acrylic and photopolymer stamps, consolidated using my own knowledge and Google. It also shows the pros, cons and examples of stamps from different companies.
And of course, my favourite is photopolymer! I remember the first time I used photopolymer stamps from Lawn Fawn, the smell was so bad. But afterwards, I got used to it. I was quite surprised to know that Penny Black's stamps are acrylic but they appear similar to photopolymer and they're definitely of better quality. So I guess there're two different classes of acrylic stamps. Love the quality of these stamps :) And for the price, I kind of expect them to last forever haha.
Till next time!
Labels: clearstamps, pictorial
07 May 2015
[01 Happy Mother's Day]
Heyyo crafters!
Created my very first simple card today featuring Penny Black's Mimi's Love!
Coloured with Derwent's Inktense pencils and image stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.
Placed some flowers for added interest too
Thanks for stopping by!
Labels: card, pennyblack, simple