Shadow & Background Stamps…
Have you seen stamps that look like the ones below and never really known what they are or how to use them?
They are typically called shadow or background stamps and usually presented in blocked out shapes such as squares, circles, ovals, rectangles and stamps with repeatitive patterns such as the dots above that you can see. To work with shadow stamps, it is easy to get a result that is interesting and with the variety of inks available you are spoilt for choice when it comes to using them in your projects! Inks such as Brilliance and VersaMagic have an opaque finish which means that when you use 2 or more colours on top of each other, they will show through each other.
TIPS: Use smaller shadow stamps on your scrapbook pages and cards behind alphabet stamps for the letters to really stand out. Stamp shadow stamps with dye based inks, when dry use smaller stamps over the shadow stamp with embossing powder for a stand out finish! Shadow stamps are also fantastic for repeatitive backgrounds on small or large projects.
The ONLY store in Albany to get:
Good morning from BLOGLAND! Picking out some products from the store for projects prompted a thought that we should maybe share with you some of the great leading brands that we stock here at Scrapbook Designs. NO WHERE else in town will you get products from these following ranges as they are EXCLUSIVE to us in Albany. This means that if you are shopping for any of these labels then Scrapbook Designs is the place to visit!! Check out products from: Annie P papers, Liz Zed Papers, EK Sucess, Cutterbee, K & Co, Chatterbox, Design Originals, 7 Gypsies, Provocraft, Karen Foster, Anna Griffin, Making Memories, Printblocks, Cristina Re, Lost Aussie Stamps, Maple Lane Press, Delish Designs, Image Tree stamps. But wait there’s more……we stock a great range of Maya Road, Zig, We R Memory Keepers, Junkitz, Doodlebug, Prima, Finishing Touches, Sassafras Lass, Arctic Frog, Li’l Davis Designs, Heidi Swapp, Pressed Petals, CherryArte, Carolee’s Creations, Lasting Impressions, Creative Imaginations, Carl Punches, Collections Stamps & Ephemera, Bazzill Cardstock, Urban Lily, American Traditions, Basic Grey, Ranger, Tim Holtz, Hero Art Stamps, All My Memories, Coral Coast Albums and Frames, Over the Moon Press, Tombow Pens and Glues, Jolees stickers, Artee stamps and papers, Image Tree stamps, Lucys stamps, Stampit stamps, Lumiere Paints, Pearlex Powders, Adirondack products, Tsukineko ink pads and more!!…..of course that’s just the tip of the iceberg as our range just keeps on expanding! Oohhh, I forgot to mention all the beads, ribbons and charms that are available too and more fun than you could find in any store. A worthwhile trip to SCRAPBOOK DESIGNS will find you all sorts of treasures and is sure to inspire!! We hope to see you soon!
From Lisa’s Studio
WOW!! These samples of inspiration from Lisa’s new home studio really are awesome. Lisa has been on a mission lately to make friends and family fantastic gifts with a difference and below are some pictures of the end results! Playing with all sorts of stuff Lisa has created stunning pieces that are personal and unique . We are so inspired that we are sure you are going to be too!! Therefore, if you would like to take part in a class with Lisa sharing some of her favourite techniques please email us at scrapbookdesigns@westnet.com.au with the SUBJECT LINE “Lisa’s Studio Workshop”. Stay posted for workshop details!
Sat 18th Nov – Classic Christmas!
Our Classic Christmas workshop held over the AFL Grand Final weekend was a smashing success. So much interest was shown for this class to be repeated, it’s on again this weekend and TOTALLY BOOKED OUT. Don’t fret though, we have scheduled another date, Sat 18th November 12pm – 4pm. Just look below at the great cards the girls made in the 1st run of this inspiring class. If you want to see upclose samples check out the original link with colour photos at: http://scrapbookdesigns.wordpress.com/2006/09/28/classic-christmas-this-weekend Some comments received from the 1st run: Veronica said “thanks for another FANTASTIC class”, Donna said “Another absolutely wonderful class!”, Debbie said “Great ideas, learnt many new things!”, Hilda said “A delightful class, I was very suprised at the amount of ground covered!”. Aw Shucks, thanks girls!
IN STORE NOW!
Just check out the delicious goodies that are in store right now and selling out fast. Get all the low down on the below products by clicking on this link http://scrapbookdesigns.wordpress.com/2006/10/07/whats-on-the-way-from-the-usa/ .This will take you to our info post last week on what exactly was arriving and we are happy to say it’s all here!!
Friday 13th
Oh my goodness, we have sooooo much news and the blog will be “chock a blog” over the next few days with maybe more than one posting a day so make sure you keep up to date as it going to be fast and furious!! Couldn’t resist letting you all share in the crazy mayhem that keeps us all anything but bored here at the store!! Just check out the Friday 13th costumes Kasey and Kelly fooled around in all day last Friday. I’m sure they kept you in stitches if you managed to catch up with them in person, if not – sorry girls just had to do it!!! Hugs from Elaine
From Emma’s Kitchen
Some great ideas from Emma on how to organise your kitchen! This funky covered scrapbook will hold all her favourite recipes passed on from friends and family and some cute little hand stamped tags made with alphabet stamps that can be used for all your tupperware!! Alphabet stamps make not only these types of projects easy but also when you want to add names, dates, titles and more to what you are working on. The great thing about alphabet stamps too is that you get real value for money, buy them once and use them over and over again AND they come in all sizes and different fonts, mounted, umounted and foamies!! Thanks Emma for sharing!
