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Monday, January 9, 2012

CRAFTING TIP OF THE WEEK (#122) Crispy or Regular?

Hello Blog Buddies!

Thanks for stopping in.

Today's tip is all about your stamps.

Do you ever find that your stamps just aren't stamping crisp, clear or deep impressions?

Do you ever find that your stamps don't give off that finished look even when you use fresh new inks?

Do you ever find that you have to press often & deeply to etch your image on to your crafty surface?

If so, maybe your stamps need a little lift! I guess a regular image is okay but why settle for that when you can get a crisp image instead?

It is possible that your stamps have become dull & the rubber or acrylic affected by temperature changes.

To help keep them detailed & fresh do the following:

1-First clean the stamp well & let it dry.

2-USE an eraser over the surface of the stamp. Rub the eraser over the entire impression.

This is the kind of eraser you should use:


3-Use a dry, unused paint brush to remove all the erased debris.

4-Re-clean your stamp & let air dry.

5-Then stand back & watch your stamp liven up to perform just a bit better than it had before.

Have a great crafty week!

7 comments:

  1. OMGosh! I'm so glad you posted this. I needed this info!!!!!!

    Be Blessed, Beckie

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  2. Oh, my wonderful friend, coming here is just like going to search through a treasure chest to see what extraordinary surprise you'll come upon!!! This is such a great tip!!! And I'll be cleaning allllll my stamps tonight!!! LOL!!!

    Great tip, every stamper should appreciate this one!

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  3. Wow did not know about the eraser trick! Your post are always so fresh, and brings the best ideas and products. Thanks Sonia!;)

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  4. Awesome tip! one I will use for sure!
    TFS

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  5. Great tip! I have never heard of this before!
    Carri~abusybee
    www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

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  6. What a great tip! I've gotta try it. Thanks =)

    www.shortycreations.com

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  7. Hey Sonia - sorry I haven't been by in a while - it's been a long start to the new year :( but it's getting better. I'm so glad I saw this because I have been having some issues with blah stamps lately and this is going to be the perfect thing to cheer them up :)

    Thanks, as always, for the awesome tips you give us !!!

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