Now on to my problem: my stamps are coming out somewhat faint unless I press down really hard on the ink pad. But, when I press down hard, I get inky edges outside of the design that I have to clean off New stamps need to be inked up a few times before they are actually used. Also, when you ink...

just curious if anyone has had experience w/this book. it looks pretty good: http://www.joann.com/catalog.jhtml?CATID=54560&PRODID=55584&foreground=green --kel "A new dress doesn't get you anywhere; its the life you're living in the dress." --Diana Vreeland

Hi Stampers! I am looking for a source to make a large custom rubber stamp for me - we are hoping to create the text for wedding invitations on a rubber stamp. Been looking online and only finding "business" type custom stamps. help! -- BethF, Anchorage, AK

i was wondering if anyone had used this to stamp onto napkins. i'm having a party sat. nite and was hoping to use this, but wondered if the napkins got wet would the stamped image smear, or would ink get all over a persons hands and face:) anyone w/info lmk! --kel "A new dress doesn't get you...

I am obsessed with finding harlequin patterned paper. You know, diamonds. I bought a giant stamp with the pattern but it's so big it's hard to stamp. I've looked at the various scrapbooking/stamping stores in my area but can't find the paper. Any suggestions for online sources? Thanks. Paula

Last week there was a post by someone who was getting rid of all their stamps (unmounted) they had painfully low prices. I looked at the site and didn't have any funds, thought I put a copy of it in my read again next week folder, but now it's not there. Does anyone have his post from last week? ...

I am interested in getting an ink pad storage unit, looking at the ones that are four sided and on a lazy susan. Does anyone have an experience/comments on any these units? There seem to be several people selling these. If you have one, do you like the brand you bought, was it well made? Would...

We've finally found the webhost of our dreams and we have a website! http://www.jewlart.com It's a simple one so far -- no goodies or specials are shown yet -- but we have specials for rubberstampers and polyclayers! For those who purchase this week, we will immediately refund 10%. In...

What is the least expensive way to clean the rubber stamp TIA.

Hi There! I have a really silly question for you all. I don't have a scanner on my computer, and I'm trying to make a card I saw in the Stampin' Up Portfolio II #4 page #44. It's a before/after card using Stella Stamper. It's really cool, but my problem is I need to enlarge the sample card 200%....

I'd love to post and learn more about papermaking!

I have only been stamping less than a year but already have trouble finding certain stamps. I have been wondering about making my own stamps but have no idea where to start. Is it difficult? Do I need a lot of special equipment? Any information would be appreciated. (I have very little artistic...

I use tombo pen markers to do watercoloring on my cards. I read somewhere that prismacolor markers were better. But they seem to be permanent markers which I assume means you could not use water to blend them ? Has anyone ever watercolored with prismacolor markers ? Hugs from France, Joanne check...

Most are never used, still in shrink wrap. Some used only once. Priced as listed below or take the whole lot for $28. Prices do not include shipping. I will ship cheapest method or your choice, no handling charge, you pay only actual shipping costs. Check out my feedback on ebay under...

Stampin' Up Storage Rack For Ink Pads, Wheels and More It will hold all 48 new style Ink pads. 12 on each side. Also one side will hold your wheel handle and 8 wheels. It will hold 44 wheels total. The other 3 sides have 12 pegs that will hold 12 wheels or you can hang your scissors from them. ...

Hi, I have been scrapbooking for a while and love it. I found that I have a talent for designing and creating beautiful, ornate scrapbooks. I have done a little selling of my pages, but am not sure I want to jump into selling them full time. I was wondering if anyone knew someone who sold premade...

Does anyone else have the Stampin' Up set "Peace on Earth"? I'm looking for ideas for Christmas cards using it. I have one basic idea where the globe ornament is the "O" in the word "JOY", however - it's really plain & needs alot of help! I embossed it in gold & chalked it in blue & green but now...

We're discussing our archives of unsent cards in another thread. That brings up another question -- how do you store your completed cards that aren't immediately sent? By season? With envelope or without? Boxes? Neat or messy? :-) Mine were in a nice school box (kind of like a cigar box), but...

I have a poll! :-p~ I am working on my crafting site and I wanted to ask all of you "what makes you click". A 1-10 answer on the following... More Graphics/Images? More Text/reading? Site Performance? Free stuff?

I have some embossing powder I bought years and years ago that doesn't seem to stick anymore. Do you experts out there have any thoughts about this? Thanks! -- Snow removal required before sending email.