Carolyn's Stamp Store

07/02/2024

Rubber stamp collage with a theme

http://www.chasenfratz.com/wp/rubber-stamp-collage-with-a-theme/

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Sometimes when I’m stuck for ideas I’ll make a themed collage out of rubber stamped images combined with other images on paper scraps. My approach is more like an all-over pattern in the manner of a fabric print or wrapping paper rather than a fine art collage with a focal point. This all-over p...

06/29/2024

Here is a pair of art journal pages that were made from:

A sticker book
Collage papers
My pencil drawing
Rubber stamps

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06/28/2024

Rubber Stamp a Mosaic Paper Frame
Instructions here - http://www.chasenfratz.com/wp/rubber-stamp-a-mosaic-paper-frame/

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05/30/2024

My latest blog post - Making gift tags out of old greeting cards -

Here is another entry in a series of articles I’m working on about things you can make from old greeting cards and paper scraps. Tags are a useful thing to make and keep on hand for gift giving and gift presentation. Great presentation is one of the best parts of getting a gift – some … Contin...

05/01/2024

My latest blog post is the class I taught yesterday - check it out!

Here is a new and improved and combined version of a couple of tutorials I wrote in 2016. Enjoy! Tools and Materials Seeds, either purchased or home harvested Template for a 2.5 x 3.5 inch envelope, and Seed packet holder template for 2.5 x 3.5″ packet Decorative paper Cardstock Squeegee tool or b...

04/16/2024

I signed up to take this class (tomorrow night, Wednesday) at Thomas Dunn Learning Center. If you are interested, I think there are a few spaces left.
https://momence.com/Thomas-Dunn-Learning-Center/Jewelry%3A-Key-to-My-Heart-Pendant/100440944

Teacher Charleen Burns is very talented at advanced beading techniques like bead weaving. She also is a craft and vending show promoter.

04/09/2024

I did some eclipse doodle art yesterday. Read all about it on my blog! http://www.chasenfratz.com/wp/eclipse-doodle/

04/05/2024

http://www.chasenfratz.com/wp/tiny-treat-basket/

If you want to make baskets like the ones I did recently here are instructions.

Here is an easy basket to make out of paper for handing out small treats or using as party favors. Each basket side is about 1 3/4″ square. I made these samples for Easter. The colors I used could also work for other spring occasions such as Mother’s Day, showers or weddings. Change the colors ....

03/16/2024

02/28/2024

02/28/2024

http://www.chasenfratz.com/wp/explosion-card/

What is an Explosion Card? It’s a card that allows the recipient to open a folding portion of it and see something come out or appear. Sometimes people put in confetti or glitter. I’m only putting in a dozen punched-out paper hearts in each – they won’t make TOO much of a mess when opened! ....

02/28/2024

http://www.chasenfratz.com/wp/upcycle-the-front-of-a-used-greeting-card/

I’ve been working on a series of projects designed to challenge myself to see how many different ways I could upcycle old holiday cards. Usually there is a nice picture on the front, and a sentiment on the inside. Here is how to make a new card out of an old one by recycling the … Continue readi...