Sunday, August 27, 2017

How to get clear mount stamps to stick to blocks

My intention has been to post this great tip I learned while attending my three-day crafting weekend in July.  As you can see, I am a little behind.  If you aren't already familiar with this tip, then you will be glad you checked in. 

This is the BEST TIP for clear mount stamps and it works like a charm.  Apply a light layer of Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm on your clear block and your stamps will stay on the block until you are finished stamping! 

Many of us do not add the image to the back of the clear mount stamp because it does not cling well.  Now, you can add the image because the lip balm holds the stamp in place through multiple stampings!

There are several ways to clean your stamps and blocks after using Burt's Bees.  One way, is to rub a few drops of hand sanitizer on the clear block and wipe with a clean cloth.  Another option is to clean with Dawn dish detergent.  To clean the back of  your clear mount stamp, use a light spray of Stampin' Mist and wipe with a clean cloth. 

Who would have thought that Burt's Bees would find a permanent home in my craft room?


Happy Stamping!


Sunday, March 26, 2017

Clear Mount Case Ink and Marker Inserts

These printable paper inserts are courtesy of Kelly Kent SU demonstrator from the UK.  These inserts are made to pair with your clear mount stamp cases to organize your SU markers and ink refills.  Click Storage Inserts to be taken to Kelly's blog where you will find links to current and past SU ink colors.

Lynn Schiefelbein made some modifications to Kelly's files to make the files fit a little better, although I didn't have any problems with Kelly's.  Click Here for Lynn Schifelbein's inserts.

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Have an inky finger kind of day.


Saturday, March 18, 2017

Embossing Folder Storage Solution

Today's post is on making your own embossing folder storage.  Sam Hammond from the UK created this decorative storage solution.  You can visit the You Tube video here.  You can also visit Sam's Blog by clicking Thin Embossing Folder for another storage solution.

In addition to storage search You Tube for Pootles where you will find tutorials on just about any box you care to create.

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Happy Creating,

The Organized Stamper


Saturday, March 11, 2017

Labeling Ink Pads

Here is a great idea on marking your ink pads so everyone knows what color the ink pad is when it's open.  Check out this link from Angie at My Chicken Scratch. 

Click here for the link to this idea to keep you and maybe your customers from inking stamps in the wrong color and possibly cross contaminating ink pads.  I don't want to ink my Tempting Turquoise ink pad with a stamp that's been inked in Old Olive and ruin an ink pad.

Happy Organized Stamping and I hope you get a chance to put some ink to paper this weekend.

Sunday, March 5, 2017

Organizing Framelits - Thinlits - Edgelits

Today's Tip comes from Patty Bennett and is a great video on organizing another StampinUp product.  Click the link to access the video.  Organizing Framelits-Thinlits-Edgelits Video

Find products used in the video:
Wood Die Storage Box
Plastic File Folders Amazon $10.99
Plastic File Folders Staples - $16.99

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The Organized Stamper

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Totally Tiffany 2015 Organization Challenge

Hello Crafters,
Today I have a wonderful get organized link.  www.Totally-Tiffany.com.  This is a wonderful link to an online Get Organized Challenge.  There is nothing to buy and the class is completely free.  Register online at the above link and begin your organization on May 26, 2015.  Don't worry if you can't watch the live videos, they will be available after the broadcast.  

Please post a comment and let me know how you like this challenge.  

Happy Organizing. 

Friday, March 13, 2015

Photopolymer Stamps

Hi Everyone,

This weeks tip comes from Debbie Henderson , visit Debbie's blog at http://debbiesdesignsblog.blogspot.com/.


Candy wrote: Dear Debbie, I am having trouble getting a good image with my new photopolymer stamps.  I also have trouble with them sticking to my SU paper after stamping.  The white paper will actually tear sometimes.  I have made sure my ink pads were very wet and have tried several colors with the same result?  Any suggestions?

Candy, thanks so much for your questions! For part one these are a few things I've done to my photopolymer stamps that will also apply to the 2nd question you asked. You can try one of these at a time or try several:

  • First remove any oils, grease and manufacturers residue. I usually do this to all of my stamps (wood & clear mount also) before I use them for the very first time.
  • You can use your Adhesive Remover or a pencil eraser and rub either one on your stamp image, clean again, ink and stamp. You may need to repeat a few times.
  • When placing your stamp image on your clear block, make sure you don't just slap it on in one swoop. There sometimes will appear small air bubbles that change the way your stamp is inked. I carefully stick my stamp to the clear block by starting with one edge and rolling it into place, pressing as I roll it on. This alleviates the formation of air bubbles.
  • Place your stamp image with the clear block upside-down so your stamp image is facing upwards and tap your ink pad on the stamp to ink. Use a tap, tap, tap motion. This sometimes will have better ink coverage results. 
  • The photopolymer stamps do not have a foam backing like our Clear & Wood Mount sets so when you stamp, there is no give to them. I use my Stampin' Pierce Mat and place it under my cardstock. Once you stamp with the mat underneath, there is a little bit of cushion and the results are instant. If you do not own a mat, you can also use a catalog or magazine.
  • Stamps do get dirty with use. I give my photopolymer's a good wash by using a few drops of Dawn Dish Liquid in a dish of water, let soak for a bit and rub your fingers over the photopolymer. Rinse in a dish of clean water. Do not rinse under the faucet as you will lose some of your smaller stamps down the drain. Ask me why I know this? 
  • You can lightly sand your stamp image with a sanding block or emery board nail file. Gently sand, clean the stamp and then ink and stamp.
  • Finally, you can ink your stamp with VersaMark Ink first, followed by your ink pad. The VersaMark tends to stick to the stamp image well and sucks in the ink from your ink pad. The VersaMark will not hurt your ink pad.

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Have a very organized week.

The Organized Stamper