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Favorites: India rubber stamps
Meg Kowieski…India Rubber Stamps. Whether used as one clean image or stamped in multiples they really make a statement. When I find a new rubber stamp design I love, I make several cards and gift tags to keep on hand. These cards would work for birthdays and as thank... The post Favorites: India rubber stamps…
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Rubber stamping technique: masking
paperMasking is a very cool rubber stamping technique that involves layering rubber stamp images to create depth. By rubber stamping images one on top of the other using masking you give the illusion that images are in front or behind each other. I’ve demonstrated this technique in the 5 steps…
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Rubber stamping on chalkboards?!
paper…and events – so much more fun than flyers. I usually write on the chalkboard surface with Bistro Markers, but I’m always looking for new ways to decorate them. So, what about rubber stamping? It works!... The post Rubber stamping on chalkboards?! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How to clean rubber stamps
paper…rubber stamps does need to be done and with care to prolong the life of your stamps. Whether you’re an avid stamper or just a periodic user, you should learn how to clean rubber stamps. A simple way to clean rubber stamps is by using a spray bottle with... The post How to clean rubber stamps…
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Rubber stamping with powdered sugar
paper…surprising to receive a gorgeous peacock-inspired wedding invitation, which set the tone for what is sure to be a beautiful night in the Virgin Islands. There was also no surprise in discovering that the blues and... The post Rubber stamping with powdered sugar appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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The making of a rubber stamp
Meg Kowieski…you know we have a soft spot in our hearts for rubber stamps. Our very first rubber stamps were created from drawings done by Paper Source’s founder Sue, and to this day, stamps are still created from drawings and designs... The post The making of a rubber stamp appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper Source Workshop: Rookie Rubber Stamping
paper…and what embossing powders actually even are. Which is why we’ve created Rookie Rubber Stamping, an all-store workshop designed to explain all the incredible (and easy) things you can do with rubber... The post Paper Source Workshop: Rookie Rubber Stamping appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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5 steps to perfect rubber stamping
paperHere it is, your step by step guide to perfect rubber stamping and heat embossing, just in time for holiday card making*. You see us using these techniques all the time, and there’s a reason for that – they’re super easy and add a professional decorative look to all types of…
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Rubber stamping my way through my wedding!
paper…through elements like my wedding invitations, wedding envelopes, menu cards, etc. And although I am surrounded by inspiring design ideas and expert crafters every day at work, I am NOT a crafty person myself,... The post Rubber stamping my way through my wedding! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper Source Workshop: Carve Your Own Rubber Stamps
paper…you’ve ever had trouble finding just the right rubber stamp or if you’ve wanted to create a custom rubber stamp for a wedding or special event, consider making your own rubber stamps! This month we’re running a Carve Your Own Stamps workshop at all of our stores. We’ll take…
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Picture Frame Stamp & Washi Tape Card Recipe
Paper Source…Inkpads Picture This & Wishing You a Merry Christmas Rubber Stamps Clear Embossing Powder Red Chevron & Green Chevron Washi Tapes Red Adhesive Gems Embossing Heat Tool Photos of your choice trimmed to 1... The post Picture Frame Stamp & Washi Tape Card Recipe appeared first on Paper…
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How-to: cloud 9 valentine card
Meg KowieskiWith rubber stamps, labels and super cute googly eyes, making homemade valentine cards is easy as can be. Take this idea and substitute with your favorite Valentine rubber stamps and stamp pad colors. Be careful, googly eyes are totally addicting…you’ll be sticking them to everything…
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Easter Bunny Card Recipe
Paper Source…Cover Paper VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Embossing Powder Bunny Rubber Stamp Laurel Frame Border Rubber Stamp White Uni-Ball Pen Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Stamp and emboss floral frame stamp. Stamp, emboss and cut out bunny stamp and adhere shape in place. Cut out banner, write... The post…
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Sock Monkey Santas Card Recipe
Paper Source…Scarlet Color Box Inkpads Sock Monkey Rubber Stamp Prima Press Alphabet Rubber Stamps & Holder Clear Embossing Powder X-mas Red Stickles Glitter Glue Red Polka Dots Washi Tape Santa Hat Repeat Stickers Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Use Prima Press stamp holder and letters... The post Sock…
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Personalized gift wrap as seen on the Today Show & InStyle Magazine
Meg KowieskiIn their December issue, InStyle featured Paper Source rubber stamps to make personalized gift wrap. We thought their idea of using Alphabet Rubber Stamps to personalize wrapping paper for the recipient was clever – and so did NBC’s Today Show (click to view), who picked up the feature as a…
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Heart Balloons Card Recipe
Paper Source…Satin Ribbon Old Claude Happy Valentine’s Day Rubber Stamp From The Heart Rubber Stamp Set VersaMark Watermark Inkpad White & Red Embossing Powder Embossing Heat Tool Foam Squares Squeeze Punch 1/2″ Rounded Corner Recipe Tips Stamp and... The post Heart Balloons Card Recipe appeared…
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How-to: rocket party invitation
Meg Kowieski…am loving our new rocket rubber stamp, one of many new stamp designs that we recently launched (no pun intended). It’s perfect for kids’ parties and is an image that’s timeless for year round use. Here we used it with our For Date Time Place rubber stamp to make a folded card into…
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Celebrate the Magic of the Embossing Heat Tool
Meg KowieskiTake your rubber stamp crafts to the next level with heat embossing – an amazing technique that adds dimension, texture and a professional finish. Our perfectly designed heat embossing tool melts color or clear embossing powder to enhance the look of your rubber stamped designs. Watch our…
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How-to: Patriotic lei
Meg Kowieski…lei! It’s a great way to add a patriotic touch to anyone’s outfit! Have a happy AND safe Independence Day! –Annie PS colors: peacock & paper bag Latest fave: Spritzer Rubber Stamp Cleaner and Rubber Stamp... The post How-to: Patriotic lei appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: Summer cup covers
Meg Kowieski…as a drink marker too… write your guest’s name on top! Use this super easy how-to at all your summer fêtes! –Annie PS colors: peacock & paper bag Latest fave: Spritzer Rubber Stamp Cleaner and Rubber Stamp... The post How-to: Summer cup covers appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: Lamb treat bag
Meg Kowieski…lovable little lambs! This idea is great for baby showers too! –Annie PS colors: peacock & paper bag Latest fave: Spritzer Rubber Stamp Cleaner and Rubber Stamp Cleaning Pad Materials Needed: • Lamb Treat Bag How-To PDF • Small White Treat Bags •... The post How-to: Lamb treat bag appeared…
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How-to: lovely leaf lights
Meg Kowieski…cluster of jars at your table’s center and dress up mantles or shelves to add a warm welcoming glow. –Annie PS colors: peacock & paper bag Latest fave: Spritzer Rubber Stamp Cleaner and Rubber Stamp Cleaning... The post How-to: lovely leaf lights appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Happy Valentine’s Day Arrow Card Recipe
Paper Source…Superfine White Folded Card A2 Antique Gold Envelope Coral & Rosebud Color Box Inkpads Arrow & Chalkboard Happy Valentine’s Day Rubber Stamps Clear Embossing Powder Silver Cord Golden Rod & Silver Stickles Gold UniBall Gel Pen Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Heat set using…
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Burlap Drawstring Bags Recipe
Paper Source…Bags Materials: Burlap Drawstring Bags Mini Clothespins Canning Jar Rubber Stamp Uniball Brown Ink Pen Traditional Tags Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips: Fill bags and close drawstring. Wrap strings around bag once and tie. Stamp tag and heat set ink using embossing heat tool. Write name inside jar.…
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Photo Valentine Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials 4 Bar Heart Note Sets Happy Valentine’s Day Stickers Valentine Tape Set Picture This Rubber Stamp Graphite Black Brilliance Pigment Inkpad Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Layer stamped frame, photo, tape and stickers onto card as desired. The post Photo Valentine Recipe appeared…
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How-to: robot cupcake topper
Meg Kowieski…ways…rubber stamps aren’t just for cards or invitations— here we use them as super easy cupcake toppers. Create your own look or theme– works great with almost any medium or small sized stamp. These are a perfect pair with our robot invites. 1. Choose a rubber stamp and ink... The…
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Octopus Thank You Card Recipe
Paper Source…Pool Flat Card VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Elegant Thank You, Octopus Naturalistic and Wave Lines Rubber Stamps White, Red, Stream and Turquoise Embossing Powders Heat Embossing Tool Recipe Tips: Stamp waves and sprinkle the top of the waves with Turquoise embossing powder and... The post Octopus…
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Merry Christmas Pine Branch Garland Recipe
Paper Source…Color Box Inkpads Merry Christmas Chalkboard & Pine Branch With Berries Rubber Stamps Red Adhesive Crystals Foam Squares Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Trim Superfine White card to measure 4 1/4″ x 6″. Stamp and... The post Merry Christmas Pine Branch Garland Recipe appeared first…
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Joy & Cheer Fox Card Recipe
Paper Source…& Frost White Color Box Inkpads Joy & Cheer New Year & Fox Rubber Stamps Picante & Silver Embossing Powders Uniball White Gel Pen Santa Hat Repeat Stickers Embossing Heat Tool Pencil Eraser Recipe Tips: Stamp and emboss message and fox then... The post Joy & Cheer Fox Card Recipe…
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Reindeer Ornament Recipe
Paper Source…Envelope Moss & Chestnut Color Box Inkpads Fir Tree & Reindeer Rubber Stamps Clear Embossing Powder Crystal Glitter Glue Pad Red 1/4″ Ribbon Red Adhesive Crystals Foam Squares Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Stamp trees and heat set using embossing... The post Reindeer Ornament Recipe…
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Jar of Hearts Card Recipe
Paper Source…Weight Paper Gold Glitter Heart Stickers Mason Jar & Valentine’s Script Rubber Stamps Gold Shimmer Twine VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Gold Embossing Powder Embossing Heat Tool Foam Squares Recipe Tips Stamp and emboss jar shape before adhering gold heart stickers in place. Tie twine... The…
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Egg Hunt Invite
Paper Source…Sunshine Cardstock Paper VersaMark Watermark Inkpad White Embossing Powder Easter Egg Rubber Stamps Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Print and mount invite to Sunshine flat card. Cut grass shape and adhere in place. Stamp and emboss eggs onto... The post Egg Hunt Invite appeared first on Paper Source…
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Holiday Bike Card Recipe
Paper Source…& Scarlet Color Box Inkpads Holiday Bike & Confetti Rubber Stamps Souffle, Uniball Silver Gel & Uniball Black Gel Pens Foam Squares Embossing Heat Tool Adhesive notes Recipe Tips Trim Eco-White card to 5 1/4″ x 4″. Stamp Confetti... The post Holiday Bike Card Recipe appeared…
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Christmas Manger Scene Card Recipe
Paper Source…Robin’s Egg Color Box Inkpads Manger, Greco Deco Merry Christmas & Small Solid Star Rubber Stamps Gold Embossing Powder Golden Rod Stickles Glitter Glue Foam Squares Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Stamp and emboss message and manger. Using a paper towel,... The post Christmas Manger Scene Card…
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Paper Source Workshop: Wedding Suites
paper…it was to show off our new wedding invitation collection, as well as to have the chance for our customers to experiment with wedding rubber stamps and assorted stamp pads at the demo and make & take tables.... The post Paper Source Workshop: Wedding Suites appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Happy Easter Bunny Card Recipe
Paper Source…Card Poppy, Chocolate and Luxe White Cardstock Easter Rubber Stamps VersaMark Watermark Inkpad White & Clear Embossing Powder Moss, Pink, Robin’s Egg, Orange ColorBox Chalk Inkpads Foam Squares Post-It Notes Recipe Tips Ink egg stamps in three different areas using three different colors…
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Love You Tiles Recipe
Paper Source…Cover Paper Red & White Baker’s Twine Letter Set Rubber Stamps Cranberry Color Box Ink Pad Red Uniball Pen Recipe Tips Cut several pieces of text paper bag for word game tile pieces. Using letter set and cranberry ink – stamp... The post Love You Tiles Recipe appeared first on Paper Source…
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Crab Invite Recipe
Paper Source…Red Chevron Washi Tape Who/What/Where/When Stamp Set Crab Rubber Stamp VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Black Embossing Powder Scarlet Pigment ColorBox Inkpad 3D Foam Squares Heat Embossing Tool Recipe Tip: Print and mount invite to night flat card. Stamp... The post Crab Invite Recipe appeared first on…
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Burlap Treat Bag & Hang Tag Recipe
Paper Source…Drawstring Bags Hang Tag with Eyelets Red & White Baker’s Twine Canning Jar Rubber stamp Chestnut Color Box Inkpad Zots Small Glue Dots Step-by-Step Use Chestnut Colorbox ink pad to stamp the canning jar stamp onto the white hang tag. Use a small glue dot to affix... The post Burlap Treat…
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Twine Wreath Card Recipe
Paper Source…Envelope Happy Holidays & Joyful New Year Rubber Stamp White Embossing Powder Natural & Red Jute Cords Foam Squares Glue Dots Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Stamp and emboss message. Create circle shape by looping cord several times using stamped message as a... The post Twine Wreath Card…
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Sugar Skull Invite Recipe
Paper Source…Fuchsia Text Paper Black Cover Paper Sugar Skull Rubber Stamp VersaMark Watermark Ink Pad Embossing Powder Stickles Glitter Glue Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Stamp sugar skulls onto Black cover and emboss using heat tool. Cut around stamped image and adhere skulls to invite. Accent skulls with…
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Pumpkin Carving Party Invite Recipe
Paper Source…Halloween Themed Rubber Stamp Washi Tape Raven Chevron VersaMark Watermark Ink Pad Black Embossing Powder Picante Embossing Powder White Embossing Powder Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Stamp and emboss pumpkins one by one using VersaMark Inkpad and each of the embossing powders. Stamping and... The…
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Nautical Anchor Invite Recipe
Paper Source…Envelope Pure White and Clover Text Papers Night Cover Paper VersaMark Watermark Inkpad White Embossing Powder You’re Invited and Anchor Rubber Stamps Heat Embossing Tool Recipe Tip: Cut a piece of Clover Text and layer Pure White strips on top to create the illusion of... The post Nautical…
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Mistletoe Card Recipe
Paper Source…A2 Paper Bag Folded Card A2 Persimmon Flat Card A2 Clover Envelope VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Mistletoe & Wishing You Merry Christmas Rubber Stamps White & Lettuce Embossing Powders 1/2″ Squeeze Punch Rounded Corner Black and White Baker’s Twine Uniball White Gel Pen Embossing…
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Hearts in a Jar Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Luxe White Folded Card A2 Antique Gold Envelope Slate A2 Flat Card Luxe Blush Cover Paper Canning Jar & Medium Solid Heart Rubber Stamps Wicked Black ColorBox Dye Inkpad VersaMark Watermark Ink Pad Queen’s Gold & Silver Glitter Embossing Powders Black & White…
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Bear with Heart on Hang Tag Recipe
Paper Source…Fuchsia Hang Tag with Eyelets Ladybug Sugar Coated 12×12 Paper Red 8 1/2″ x 11 Cover Bear with Heart & Happy Valentine’s Day Rubber Stamps Versamark Watermark Ink Pad White Embossing Powder Fruit Punch Stickles Soft White Satin Ribbon 1/4″ Recipe Tips Cut a 2 inch square…
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Kids Fox Valentine
Paper SourceMaterials 4 Bar Clover Flat Cards 4 Bar Persimmon Envelopes Corner Rounder Punch Fox & To/From Rubber Stamps VersaMark Watermark Ink Pad Picante Embossing Powder Heart Sparkle Gems Glassine Envelopes 2 1/4″ x 3 1/2″ Red & White Baker’s Twine Happy Valentine’s Day…
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Be Mine Banner Card Recipe
Paper Source…Flat Card Coral & Superfine White Cover Papers A2 Coral Envelope Coral & Scarlet Color Box Inkpads Be Mine & Small Solid Heart Rubber Stamps Small Glue Dots Lace Paper Tape Red Adhesive Crystals Flag Hole Punch Red & White Baker’s Twine Clothespin Embossing Heat Tool Recipe...…
