Hello! And welcome to the first Stamp Review Crew blog hop for September. We (a fabulous group of international demonstrators) hop twice a month – all using the same stamp set.
If you’re already hopping, then you’ve visited the gorgeous Linda Callahan. Next stop after me is over to Mike Funke who always makes great use of the stamp set!
Today, we’re sharing projects we’ve made using the Crafting Forever stamp set.
This set doubles as the Angel Policy copyright set available in the Annual Catalogue.
Did you know that Stampin’ Up! encourages you to sell your handcrafted projects to family/friends, at markets and online? All they ask is that you follow their Angel Policy and use a copyright stamp on your project. The policy applies to both demonstrators and customers selling their creations made using Stampin’ Up! products.
Most of the time, this goes on the back of your card along with your contact information…
You can find more information about Stampin’ Up!’s Angel Policy here.
Now to the projects!
I haven’t made anything using shrink plastic in a while, so for my projects today, I’ve made some little scissor charms and added them to my creations.
These are super easy to make! Simply stamp the scissor stamp on white shrink plastic (get this online or at your local craft store) in Basic Black Archival Ink. Allow to dry (or not – but it’ll smudge….. I was a little impatient and you can see some of the smudging!).
Once dry, colour the image using Sharpies (or any other alcohol based markers you own). Cut around the shape with your snips and if you want to be able to attach it, punch a hole in the corner.
Then place the pieces between two pieces of vellum on a baking tray into a pre-heated 150 degrees Celsius oven (check the instructions on the brand of shrink plastic you buy, but this worked for me) for a couple of minutes.
Voila! You end up with cute little scissor charms.
You can also make decorative labels by stamping the sentiment in Basic Black Archival Ink and cutting with one of our punches (I used the Pretty Label Punch).
Once I had my charms made, it was time to add them to a pretty project!
The first one I had in mind was scissor charms! Depending on who you hang out with, you might know a few stamping buddies that have scissors very similar to yours!
Add personalised charm to your scissors so you’ll know which ones to claim as yours – in the most stylish way possible!
I also added some of my favourite ribbons & trim to add some colour. Apart from the pretty factor, I had an ulterior motive – my craft desk is black and I always seem to lose my scissors!!! This will brighten them up and hopefully they’ll jump out at me when I’m looking.
The next project was, of course, a card – complete with one of my most favourite new DSP patterns! This gorgeous green mix is from the Painted Autumn DSP that has just been released in the new Holiday Catalogue.
I love a good banner, ribbon & DSP card, and the scissor charm worked well with the design.
I wouldn’t have picked it at the start of the Annual Catalogue earlier this year, but Tranquil Tide is fast becoming a favourite of mine!!!
I was actually disappointed that I didn’t have any Tranquil Tide ribbon in my stash! I’ll be fixing that little issue on my next order!
If you’ve never tried your Stampin’ Up! stamps with shrink plastic, then buy some soon and have a go! It’s fun and give extra possibilities (smaller but awesome) to all the stamps you own!
To keep looking at wonderful creations with this stamp set, hop over to Mike Funke and see his fantastic creativity….
Thanks for joining us,
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These are just so cute. I love them! You always amaze me with your fabulous and creative ideas. When I grow up I want to be just like you. I’m off to shrink me some scissors!
Shrinkydinks! I love it! The charms are adorable and and I love the little scissors on the card!
Your tiny scissors are adorable!! Great idea to make a scissors charm with them. Super cute and clever.
Oh. My. Gosh. You have just given me the best idea for downline gifts!! Thank you!!!
Why do I keep forgetting about shrink plastic?! Those little charms are just adorable!!
Love your use of the scissors, Kelly. You used scissors to find scissors!, and the card is so CAS! Great job.
Your shrinkies are super cute and such a fabulous idea to use with this set! Must get me some of that shrink plastic and make some shrinkies of my own. Rochelle xo
Love love love your card. I have not used the shrink plastic before. Another to add on the list of what to try.
I have made scissor charms for the team gift at On Stage Lical on year. I made them personal with their initials using beads. But I love your take on scissor charms they are so sweet.
Kelly, your scissor charm idea is terrific! Love the way the little scissor adds just the right touch to the banner card.
Your scissor charm is cute as and your card is awesome! Love the way you think, Kelly Kent.
Wonderful idea. Like you I haven’t played with shrink plastic in a long time. I may have to pull it out. Thanks for the inspiration.
I love your scissor charms – what a great idea! I’m so copying this. 🙂
– Nancy
How funny Kelly. I just finished up 35 of these yesterday as 3-D swaps for OnStage Live in November. I hadn’t seen anyone do it, and here I thought “I” was the clever one! Yours are very cute.
Sooooo cute! I made goodie bags using the sentiment about being cut out to be friends for a crop I am going to. I can’t wait to add these little charms!
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YES! This is exactly the type of creative project I’ve been waiting for to make with this set!
These scissor charms are adorable! I am totally going to sit down today and make me a few to mark my scissors. LOVE! Thanks for the inspiration. Sorry I’m so late on going through this hop, oops!