Today I share some tips and tricks on how to line up those pesky long thin stamps! This post is celebrating the newest release at Ellen Hutson and as usual Julie has rocked it.
I have three cards and a video to share with you. Starting with a card using A Breve Note Stamp Set and a fun alcohol ink background.
It’s been a while since I’ve used alcohol ink and I love how this background turned out….. I used the Various Ink Refills from Copic markers so I could get the perfect ‘BG’ tone.
Next I am using the Latte Love set and there is not a ‘latte’ in sight, in fact I used these images to make a ‘window’ Baby card. Starting with some sunny shaped windows from the All Inside Die Set.
I added some sentiment banners from the Unicorns ‘n Rainbows and the Good Fortune Stamp Set. As well as a sweet Gotta Have Gingham background.
My final card has a video with a few Plaid Maker tips and tricks which can you can find linked below.
And I couldn’t help but add some cute little paw prints from the Cat Lady Stamp Set.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at YouTube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k41UF3QUWPA]
Hope you enjoyed today’s cards ! I will be back with another video and some more release inspiration very soon, I can’t wait to see you then, Hugs
Other Supplies: Push It – Copics 0 / Y17 / YR04 / E25,33,59 / BG000. Unreal – Copics 0 / W0,4,7 / RV00 / E31,33 / T2. Cat-puccino – Cat Lady Stamp Set Prismacolor Pencils – Chocolate / Sienna Brown.
 Solar White 110 EH |  Neenah 80lb EH |  Gotta Have Gingham EH |  Black EH |
 Yupo EH |  Stamp Masking Paper EH |  Foam EH |  Latte Love EH |
 Latte Love Dies EH |  Latte Love Combo EH |  A Breve Note EH |  A Breve Note Dies EH |
 A Breve Note Combo EH |  Plaid Maker EH |  Unicorns n Rainbows EH |  Good Fortune EH |
 All Inside dies EH |  Tuxedo Black EH |  Onyx Black EH |  Rockin Red EH |
 Black Jack EH |  Versamark Cube EH |  Tea Dye EH |  Vintage Photo EH |
 Frayed Burlap EH |  Copic Markers EH |  Prismacolor Pencils EH |  Alcohol Blending Solution EH |
 Various Ink BG10 EH |  Various Ink Y17 EH |  Various Ink R02 EH |  Copic Multiliner EH |
 Blending Tool EH |  White EP EH |  Powder Tool EH |  Heat Tool EH |
 Scissors EH |  Bigshot EH |  Gemini Junior EH |  Stamp Blocks EH |
 Stamp Press EH |  MISTI EH |  Guillotine EH |  Paper Trimmer EH |
 Mini Score Board EH |  Precision Tip EH |  Multi Medium Matte EH |  ATG EH |
 Scor Tape 1/2 EH |  Scor Tape 1/8 EH |  Foam Squares EH |  Foam Squares small EH |
 Foam Squares EH |
Oh Therese… I’ve been so patiently awaiting that gingham card – and OMG!!! you never disappoint!! [btw I’ve totally stolen the gingham-look I loved yours so much!] Using those little dies to make windows for these darling coffee-loving characters is absolutely brilliant!!!
Okay… I’m off to watch the wizard… btw I adore your cat-paw-cino!!! [Tom’s not mine!]
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Awesome set of creations!! <3
Wonderful cards!â¤ï¸
sorry you said long straight scissors and I thought ‘as opposed to long crooked scissors’ just how my brain works sometimes LOVE the card and thanks for another smile
hahaha, it’s usually the cutting that is crooked and not the scissors, you are absolutely correct lol.
Therese, you never disappoint!! You always make me laugh! Your card is adorable! Next time I would love to be introduced to your cat.
Those are some good tips, and timely. A stamping friend gifted me some long skinny stamps that she had no use for, so I will be using this soon. Lovely cards!
Your alcohol inking is perfect with the coffee press and your baby card is absolutely darling, Therese! Thanks so much for sharing another fun post with us…and for the fabulous video tutorial’!!!
Ever since I saw your latte cat sneak peak card I’ve been counting down to the reveal. The cards are so sweet. I think what I admire most about your blog and YouTube sharing is just that. You share your crafting journey wholeheartedly. Today is no exception. Great hints and tips.
I really wish there was a secret 8th day of the week so we could just make art. But for the moment squeasing in a couple of hours each day will have to safice.
Crafty cheers
Lisa
Thank you so very much Lisa, Crafty hugs!
Great cards!! Thanks for the tips on picking up those long, thin stamps. I found them helpful. I always have such a difficult time lining them up. Now I have new ways to try.
Oh wow Therese — I love your cards so much!!
Great tips and such fun, cute cards!
These cards are amazing! I truly don’t know how you keep coming up with your amazing designs! Impressive! : ). Your alcohol ink background is gorgeous, and I love the happy little windows for the critters on your baby card! Your CAT- Puccino card is brilliant! Love those paw prints! 👠Bravo!! (Reminded me about the time I found red ink paw prints from my 80 pound dog on my carpet on Valentines Day!) â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸ Good think we love those critters so much! 😜
such a cute selection of cards, that cat-puccino is adorable! 🙂
Love it Therese … great tips, but noticed Misti wasn’t used in any of these tips 😉 love Prismas too but think you have to be in mood for them like most mediums.
And good on hubby for going helping suffering farmers, certainly extremes, and on Friday Syd copped a bad storm with damage too.
Hugs Shaz in Oz.x
Hi Shaz, you can certainly use the MISTI for this technique, but I never do, purely because I can’t be bothered moving the paper and not the stamp. I suppose ‘blocks’ are still my go to, but I do know that this is not true for most people now.Have a most fabulous day my friend!
That baby card is cute!
So cool how you created those ‘coffee rings’ with the alcohol inks, Therese … and that critter filled baby card is adorable! Love the video with the tips on getting lines straight … the little kitty-art in the cat-puccino (hahaha) is a delight … and those paw prints are so cute! Hugs, Anita 🙂
Love, love your cat n plaid card, even though I’m a dog person! tfs the tips.
ps luckily there is a dog too lol.
That baby card with the little critters is so clever, Therese. Way to stretch the stamps. The plaid is a knock-out. Hmm do I need another plaid stamp? Maybe.
Fab cards. Love the baby card with all the very cute animals.
That was very helpful! And I love the finished result!
Fabulous card!! I love how you created your own gingham for the tablecloth and the sentiment is just too funny.