Have you used your stamping supplies for things other than cards?
You're going to love this project!
I love getting more mileage out of my stamping supplies. Here's a unique way to use your stamping supplies beyond cards and get more use out of them all while creating a unique item. They make wonderful gifts.
You can use any stamps and inks you have on hand. The supplies are listed under each tile coaster. Some items are available in my online store and some are retired.
Supplies needed:
Ceramic tiles, can be from any hardware store and any color you like. My tile measures 4 1/4" x 4 1/4"
Mod Podge hard coat waterbase sealer, glue and finish
Mod Podge applicator. I used a foam paint brush
Varnish. I use Krylon Kamar Varnish
Basic White cardstock cut to 4" x 4"
any stamps you want to use
any classic inks you want to use
Stampin' Blends markers or Stampin' Write markers
This is such a great project to create unique gifts that are personalized for the recipient.
Stamps used: Perched in a Tree Colored with Stampin' Blends markers: Pumpkin Pie combo, dark Cajun Craze, Balmy Blue combo, Crumb Cake combo, dark Soft Suede, Natural Tones #200 & 300, Smoky Slate combo, light Basic Black and color lifter Basic Gray classic ink
You can add a dotted background with your Stampin' Blend marker to add some texture.
Stamps used: Christmas Barn and Life is Beautiful (retired) Colored with Stampin' Blends markers: Cherry Cobbler Combo, dark Real Red, Smoky Slate combo, Balmy Blue combo and color lifter Basic Gray classic ink
To create the background texture, I used a flicking technique around the barn with my Balmy Blue Stampin' blends markers. You can see this technique in my video below.
I used the same supplies listed for the other barn coaster. The saying is from the Welcoming Woods stamp set (retired)
Another barn coaster with a saying from Beauty of Friendship stamp set
Another option is to make monogram coasters. Stamps used: Framed Florets (brand new) and Letters for You (retired) Colored with Stampin' Blends markers: Fresh Freesia combo, light Blackberry Bliss, dark Night of Navy and Soft Succulent combo Basic Gray Classic ink
I love all the possibilities with this project. You can use whatever you have on hand. In addition to stamping a piece of cardstock, you can also use designer series paper (patterned paper) on your coasters.
How-to:
Buy ceramic tile of your choice. I used a white tile measuring 4 1/4" x 4 1/4"
Wipe tile off with a damp cloth and dry
Cut basic white cardstock or patterned paper to fit your tile size. I used 4" x 4" cardstock
Gather Mod Podge, cup of water to keep your brush moist and clean, brush or applicator, paper towels and wet wipes to clean up and a sealant that works with the Mod Podge you bought
Gather stamps and classic inks you want to use and stamping supplies
Gather markers if needed
Stamp cardstock with images and color
Apply Mod Podge to back of cardstock and adhere to tile. I allow it to dry and while holding it so it doesn't move, press all the air out to ensure there's no bubbles. (See video tutorial). *tip- you can put a large clean block onto the tile to hold paper in place while it sets for a few seconds. Be sure to wipe block with wet wipe or wet towel if Mod Podge got on it.
Apply thin layers of Mod Podge over the entire top of image and tile. Follow directions on the bottom. Allow to dry completely before putting on more coats. I do four coats to get a nice hard finish.
Apply sealant of your choice. I use Krylon brand that works with watercolor. (see pic below of sealant and Mod Podge) Follow directions on the can. Allow to dry fully and apply another coat.
Apply felt pads to the bottom of the tile. I buy furniture pads and hot glue them on. (See pic below)
** I cannot guarantee that the finished tile coaster is heat resistant or waterproof. Mine have done well with this method. Please read all the products you bought and follow the directions. I recommend testing the products on a scrap piece of cardstock before adhering to tile. I've bought several kinds of Mod Podge and they're all different. This is a decorative project, however, my recipients have used them with drinks and had no issues.
Apply felt pads to bottom with hot glue gun. I used small rounds.
I hope you've enjoyed learning about this unique way to use your stamping supplies. Please let me know in the comments if you try this or if you've done this before. I'd love to hear from you.
Check out my tutorial video below:
Take care and happy stampin'
~ Beth
P.S. There's a big sale starting December 1, 2022. Many retiring items from the July-December 2022 mini catalog are on sale. There's also going to be a Clearance Rack refresh! Don't miss it. Browse my online store to see all the deals.
I have a simple tutorial for you today that will help you make a stack of multiple cards.
One of my most used tools is the Stampin' Up!® Stamparatus. It's a stamp positioning tool and it helps you do so many things. You can line up your words and make sure they're straight. You can position you stamps and make multiples of your design with ease. There's also a fun technique to stamp words or images down or across your paper. That's what I'm going to show you in my tutorial video today. I love this technique. The Stamparatus has a hinge design that allows the clear plates to be removed and moved down along the hinge. This allows you to stamp down or across your paper as well as flip your clear plate and pick up more stamps. Scroll down to my video to see it in action.
For my cards, I used the cute stamp set- Jingle Jingle Jingle. This card can be used for whatever winter holiday you celebrate. You can also use this technique I show you with whatever words you have on hand. I created a ton of cards using different color combos. It's really addicting. haha. Give this a try and use whatever stamps and inks you have on hand and pick your favorite color combos. **In the video I show how I combined two blends colors to achieve the look of Merry Merlot.
Supplies for this card:
Basic Gray card base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" or folded in half
Basic White layers: 5 1/4" x 4" (one for front and one for inside)
Merry Merlot, Old Olive, Bermuda Bay and Basic Gray classic ink pads
Stampin' Blends markers: Smoky Slate combo, dark Cherry Cobbler, light Old Olive, light Bermuda Bay and color lifter
liquid adhesive or your favorite adhesive
trimmer
Jingle Jingle Jingle stamp set
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Here's some other color combos I came up with:
Real Red and Old Olive Blends: light Old Olive, Real Red combo, light Smoky Slate and color lifter
Bermuda Bay and Cherry Cobbler Blends: light Cherry Cobbler, Bermuda Bay combo, light Smoky Slate and color lifter
Night of Navy and Balmy Blue Blends: dark Night of Navy, Balmy Blue combo, light Smoky Slate and color lifter
Pool Party and Sweet Sorbet Blends: Pool Party combo, light Sweet Sorbet, light Smoky Slate and color lifter
Merry Merlot and Blushing Bride This is one of my all time fav color combos. Watch my video to see how I made Merry Merlot with my blends markers since we don't have that color available in that medium. I also used Natural Tones 1000 for Blushing Bride since we don't have that color in the blends markers. The 1000 marker looks like a light Blushing Bride so it works perfectly. Blends: Smoky Slate combo, dark Cherry Cobbler, Natural Tones 1000 and color lifter
I wanted to try a fun & bright combo so I used Sweet Sorbet, Pacific Point and Parakeet Party. There's no Pacific Point blends marker so I layered dark Night of Navy and dark Tahitian Tide to get a blue that was close to Pacific Point. Blends: dark Sweet Sorbet, dark Night of Navy, dark Tahitian Tide, light Parakeet Party, light Smoky Slate and color lifter
Watch the video tutorial to see how I did this hinge step technique:
Isn't this layout simple and fun? I hope you give it a try. Please let me know in the comments what color combo you love. If you have questions, email me at stampandcreatewithbeth@gmail.com.
*Tip for keeping track of your blends and what colors you used as well as seeing how each color looks. Print my pdf out on cardstock or whatever paper you use for stamping and coloring and make a catalog of your blends colors. I also have a sheet for keeping track of blends color combos I've used for specific images and cards. Download yours here. I highly recommend printing on Basic White cardstock or whatever cardstock you normally stamp and color on. Different papers affect how the blends markers look and blend together.
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today and checking out my card.
Happy stampin"!
~ Beth
P.S. You can find all the supplies I used to make this card in my online store. Visit my store here.
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