Mounting Wooden Sentiment Stamps using the FREE Good Greetings by Stampin' Up!

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I'm back today with the promised tutorial for you sharing how I get my wood mounted sentiments (especially, but any wood mounted stamps really) stamps straight. Now, before we start, I'm sure loads of you all know how to do this already and if so please feel free to skip this tutorial and scroll down for cards and other fun stuff of course but... if you are new to stamping maybe, or always struggle getting your sentiments straight then I hope this will be of some help to y'all!

So, to start you need your Stamp-a-Ma-jig (handle only) and if you have Grid Paper it makes this a whole lot easier too. Lined paper would work in a pinch though.

I'm using the Good Greetings stamp set here, it's free at the moment with orders over £200 so if you fancy a crafty party then please do get in touch and we can get you your set! Also available in my online shop too. Offer ends 31st October 2014.

 As you can see I had mounted most of my set before I thought it might be useful to take a few pictures ;-)

Part #1

Start with your Stamp-a-ma-Jig handle.

Note: the edges of the SAMJ run along the lines on the grid paper

 So, mount your stamp gently onto the block, getting it as straight as you can by eye, 

*Do not press the stamp on too hard at this point, you may need to adjust once tested*

 add the sticker (so you know which way is up!) 

ink lightly and test using your SAMJ handle...

(Lock into the corner, slide down, press gently, slide back up)

 ... To see if your stamp is straight! Yay! This one is perfect! 

If it wasn't straight then simply adjust (since you only adhered it gently) and re-stamp, testing it using your handle until it's perfect.

Now, when you stamp on your card you know if your wooden block is parallel to the top, bottom or side edge of your card your sentiment will be straight!

 Part #2

So, You know how I always say you need to make your stamps work for you, this is the perfect case in point.

This sentiment said "give thanks" which is lovely but here in the UK not really something we would use on a card. Sooooo I knew I would use "thanks" a whole lot more but I also wanted to keep the "give" too and instead of always having to use a marker to ink I simply cut it apart! Eeek! It's OK though, they are fine ;-)

OK, the important part of mounting these stamps. Just in case you want to use a SAMJ with this sentiment you need to make sure you mount the main part just like before...

 ...check it's straight and then...

 Think about when you want to use the SAMJ for the smaller sentiment. You need to have the "thanks" sticker to the left where the block goes down the handle so the "give" needs to go this one way in particular. 

I suggest taking the block and locking it in to the SAMJ handle, adding the sticker then adding the stamp to match, no room for mistakes this way! Yes, I learnt the hard way!! ;-)

two stamps for the price of one!

 and here's a little sneak peek at tomorrows card with one of the sentiments from Good Greetings, 

Well, I hope this tutorial helps some of you with your straight sentiments ;-) 

And if you have any questions or queries or suggestions for anything else you would like to see then please do Get in Touch!

Thanks for looking today

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Products Used to create this project:

Grid Paper

Stamp-A-Ma-Jig

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

Four Feathers by Stampin' Up! with Decorative Masks for a Birthday

Hello!

I have a card for you today I made this week for my Nan's birthday. It's OK, she definitely will not see this post! ;-) I recently purchased this new stamp and matching die set Four Feathers so had a little play around with it to come up with this card using a colour combo of Blackberry Bliss and Strawberry Slush...

 I only added glue to the bottom of the feathers so they had plenty of dimension still. 

I also had a play with my new Decorative Masks, this one was inked using Strawberry Slush and a dauber, it couldn't be easier.

To add the twine I stapled it to the card using the new handheld stapler and tied the twine around the staple, that way it stays nice and secure.

 Sassy Salutations was stamped in Blackberry Bliss which I was really not sure I would use a lot when it came out tbh, but I really like it. Sometimes you just need to have a go with something new before deciding, that's what I love about classes! 

And some sequins again for that bit of bling.

 Inside uses stamped off images for a paler look

OK, that's all for today, I'll be back tomorrow with a tutorial I have done to help with mounting wooden stamps, especially sentiments.

Hope to see you here!
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Products Used to create this project:

Four Feathers Wood-Mount Bundle	Four Feathers Clear-Mount Bundle	Big Shot Die-Cut Machine	Sassy Salutations	Sassy Salutations Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad	Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad
Blackberry Bliss A4 Cardstock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Sponge Daubers	Hearts & Stars Decorative Masks	Handheld Stapler	Silver Mini Staples	Strawberry Slush Thick Baker's Twine
2013-2015 In Color Sequin Assortment	Crystal Effects

I'm Home! and an offer for you too!!

Hello!

I hope you are well? I have been away on our family holiday visiting with my Dad and his partner in Spain for the last two and a bit weeks, did you notice?? Probably not if you only follow me here on my blog as I spent many a long hour before I left scheduling posts to keep you updated and inspired (I hope!)

I shared a few pics on my FACEBOOK page if you do the social media thing, if not here are a couple for you to see :-)

Me and hubby and then the Kids together... looking like they all like each other... for just a moment anyway ;-)

 Shirley, my Dad, Me and Hubby

and lastly a *really* blurry selfie, but fun!

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 OK, back to crafting! I have done absolutely no crafting while I was away so please bear with me as I *finally* get to dive into my new Christmas stash, it all came a couple of days before we left but all I could do was look and think about it as I was packing and all that jazz you have to do before you go anywhere!

Also while I was away SU! started a promo for hostesses out there so if you have long fancied a crafty party or perhaps a private class (min 6 persons) maybe making a Christmas card or getting started with Project Life or perhaps an idea of your own then please do GET IN TOUCH and arrange a day or evening when I can visit and share some SU! goodies with you and your friends! 

Plus, if you manage to get over £200 in orders from now until the 31st October and receive a bonus FREE stamp set called Good Greetings. I have a set and let me tell you it's fab! Choc full of really... well, good greetings! lol! It is a lovely font and one I will be using again and again I'm sure, message me today to book a party!

 Here's a close up of the font and sentiments...

OK, I'm itching to get crafting again so (after working tonight) I will be holed up in my craft room this weekend I hope.

I will be back here again ASAP with a crafty creation but I do have a couple of things to share this weekend too so watch this space...

Stampin' Hugs from me,

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Very Merry Christmas with Little Letters Thinlits by Stampin' Up!

Hello! 

I'm here today with my first Christmas card on the blog (I think)  but certainly not my first Christmas card this year! 

I made this one using the new Alphabet Thinlit dies called Little Letters and backed them with shiny glimmer paper, the sweet little snowflake is from the stamp set Cheerful tags...

*heart* these NEW sequins from the Autumn/Winter catty,

Sparkly Glimmer Paper backing,

and a simple bow using smoky slate 3mm taffeta ribbon finishes this card off!

OK that's all from me for today,

Back soon with another card!

Stampin' Hugs,

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Products Used to create this project:

Pool Party A4 Card Stock	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad	Cheerful Tags Photopolymer Stamp Set	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Little Letters Thinlits Die	Big Shot Die-Cut Machine	Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper
Smoky Slate 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon	Crystal Effects	Frosted Sequins