Scrapbook stamps have been around for nearly 20 years. Nothing makes your pages or cards more personal than stamping and creating your own. Stamping is even easier now days with the new acrylic stamps that are available. Let me tell you about some of the benefits of using the new acrylic stamp sets and blocks.
Stamps have come along way over the years. We have all used those bulky wooden blocks that took up our whole scrapbook rooms to store. Not to mention that when we stamped with them, it was so final, no fixing out mistakes or adding the little accents with a perfect placement. It was all a guessing game and you just closed your eyes and prayed you "hit your mark". Not anymore, with the new clear acrylic stamps, it has taken scrapbook stamping to a whole new level.
The acrylic stamps are stored in a thin envelope and the clear blocks are stored in there own case. Once you have the blocks, you do not have to keep buying them, they are reusable for all the acrylic stamps. The new and improved scrapbook stamps are lightweight and easy to store and transport anywhere. Not to mention that when using the clear stamps, everyone becomes an expert and most importantly they offer you creative control from project to project. With the clear stamps on the clear block, you will be able to see exactly where you are placing each one which makes it easier to add your accents with matching stamps. You can mix and match stamps sets to create your own creative designs, backgrounds, and boarders.
Using the stamps is easy, simply remove the stamp from the clear carrier sheet and place on the appropriate size block. When using alphabet stamps; simply follow the line guide on the block to create a straight line. This is perfect for titles or journaling. Once you have your stamps on the blocks, pick your color of ink and apply with a downward pressure. You will be able to see the coverage through the block, when it is just right, apply to your paper. Continue the process until you have completed the perfect design.
When you are finished, clean your Stamps off with acrylic cleaner or warm soapy water. When the stamps are clean, return them to the stamp carrier sheet for storage. If by chance they do not stick to the carrier, simply wash with warm soapy water and let them air dry. They will not lose their stickiness.
You will be amazed with these stamps; you will be able to create endless layouts and cards with just one stamp set. And, you will be able to have a bigger variety with all the space you will be saving with the sleek envelopes instead of the bulky wooden blocks. Not to mention that the acrylic are half the price of the wooden blocks!
Close To My Heart offers a complete line of Scrapbooking Stamps and Acrylic Blocks to make your Scrapbooking faster, easier and more enjoyable.
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