1 Stamp 3 Ways

How many times have you looked at a stamp and thought, “What else could I do with it?” I literally ask myself that every time I purchase a stamp. This particular stamp was a no-brainer for me, as I saw so many possibilities. The brown bear with blonde companion was the first thing that came to me. However, I wanted to change the ethnicity of the human, while making the bear seem like they would be from the same region of the world. While pondering how I could make the entire image look different, I had a stroke of inspiration: bears don’t always have to be one specific colour. OMG, panda bear! What goes better with a black-and-white palette than bright red? Stamps can be re-imagined simply by changing your colour palette, or stepping back and taking a different perspective.

Think of all the possibilities for using one image (i.e., holidays, occasions, even layouts and colour plays). This adds so much value to your stamp and your entire collection as well. Your only limit is your imagination.

This stamp was created as a symbol of me and my husband (who is literally named “Barry”). I have struggled with panic and anxiety disorders from a very young age. Reading is my escape from the irrational thoughts that cloud my brain in anxiety-inducing situations. My husband told me that no matter what happens, he will protect me. The image of the girl reading is the escape from reality. The bear is not necessarily listening to her read aloud, but keeping watch to protect her from everything around her, even herself.

Books Are…

Jammie Clark, Nampa, Idaho

SUPPLIES: Sweet Sentiment Stamps

Books and Bears stamp set and Premium coloring paper, Paper Studios patterned paper, Ranger Stickles and Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink, Wild Orchard Crafts twine and mulberry flowers, Hobby Lobby leaves, burlap and tulle, Copic markers, recycled book page.

Sometimes You Need A Little…

Jammie Clark, Nampa, Idaho

SUPPLIES: Sweet Sentiment Stamps

Books and Bears stamp set, Premium coloring paper, Doodlebug Design patterned paper, Stampin’ Up! ribbon, Prima and Wild Orchid Crafts flowers, Hobby Lobby leaves, Stampin’ Up! cardstock, Copic markers.

If You Spoil the Ending

Jammie Clark, Nampa, Idaho

SUPPLIES: Sweet Sentiment Stamps

Books and Bears stamp set, Premium coloring paper and kraft coloring paper, Graphic 45 patterned paper, Hobby Lobby tulle, Prima Crafts and Wild Orchid Crafts flowers, Ranger Stickles, Copic markers.

Frosty days behind us; a warmer feeling descends over the earth. Snow trickles away, leaving mud, puddles and gentle breezes in its place. Nesting birds return as the earth springs forth with new leaves and blossoms. There is a fresh spirit in the air and the less hardy among us return to the outdoors. New memories are created. New life begins. New hope emerges. And so, a new cycle of life begins…and scrapbookers capture those precious, tender moments. Enjoy this gallery filled with spring inspiration!

Garden of ColOUr

Cindy Agar, Edmonton, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Vicki Boutin patterned paper and embellishments, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, King Art pens.

Home Grown

Jennifer Edwardson, Duncan, British Columbia

SUPPLIES: Simple Stories cardstock, patterned paper, journal cards, brads and stickers, Heidi Swapp date stamp, VersaFine ink, Kelly Creates Fineliner pen, Jennifer Edwardson Inc. cut files.

Capture the Moment

Irene Limburg, Pictou, Nova Scotia

SUPPLIES: American Crafts and Recollections cardstock, Vicki Boutin Foundations paper, patterned paper, stickers, stamps, chipboard, and die cuts, Dollarama watercolour paper, Ranger and VersaMark ink, Copic and Sharpie markers, Spellbinders die, unknown sequins.

Scraps Of Info

Irene used the Spellbinders Artful Brush die set to create the paint brushes on her layout.

So Lucky to Have You DIGITAL LAYOUT

Trina Jones, Pictou, Innisfail, Alberta

SUPPLIES: WendyP Lucky Gnome collection, Cindy Schneider The Collector collection, Photoshop CC.

Home Sweet Home

Heather Fischer, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Simple Stories patterned paper, chipboard, stickers, ephemera and enamel dots, Jennifer Edwardson Creative Inc. cut files, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink.

Hello Love

Bethany Roisland, Kandiyohi, Minnesota

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Pink Paislee and Paige Evans patterned paper, Truly Grateful stickers, Apple Barrel paint, Paige Evans cut file.

Amazing

Sarah Wyles, Aylmer, Ontario

SUPPLIES: American Crafts cardstock, Pinkfresh Studio patterned paper and ephemera, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink, Blusvg.com cut files.

May your summer memories be warm, starlit, sandy…and scrapbooked!

Spring Hike

Lynn Lefebvre, Sudbury, Ontario

SUPPLIES: Pink Paislee Patterned Paper, Photo Play stickers, American Craft Thickers, Recollection stamps, Momento and Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, Sharpie pen.

Scraps Of Info

We love the size of the landscape photo that Lynn used on her layout.

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

Alexandra Skifton, Vernon, Wisconsin

SUPPLIES: American Crafts cardstock, Bella BLVD patterned paper, stickers and acrylic hearts, Catherine Pooler ink and stencil, Peartree cut files..

Scraps Of Info

“I had so much fun creating the cloud background using a stencil and ink. I pop dotted the umbrella pieces from the cut file to give the layout even more dimension and sprinkled the acrylic hearts to look like they were falling from the sky.”

~ Alexandra Skifton

Granville Island Market

Cindy Agar, Edmonton, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Echo Park Paper Co. patterned paper, ephemera and enamel dots, Pink Fresh Studio die and puffy stickers, Memory Box die, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, unknown thread.

Hike More Worry Less

Jennifer Edwardson, Duncan, British Columbia

SUPPLIES: American Crafts cardstock, Pebbles Inc. patterned paper and stickers, Typewriter font, Jennifer Edwardson Creative Inc. cut file.

Spring in the Air

Donna Rudy, Drayton, Ontario

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Craft Consortium patterned paper, High Hopes Rubber Stamps stamps, Hammermill digital cover stock, Memento ink, Copic markers, Your Next Stamp dies, Forever in Time enamel dots and 3D foam pop dots, unknown twine.

All Ears

Katie Brooks, Everett, Washington

SUPPLIES: Hammermill and Stampin’ Up! cardstock, Pawsome stamps, Concord & 9th die cut, Ink on 3 Blackout ink, Copic markers, Glaze pen, Signo white gel pen, Pink & Main EZ Tear Tape, unknown foam tape.

You Are Simply Marvelous

Charlene Madrid, Snohomish, Washington

SUPPLIES: Recollections and Neenah cardstock, Picket Fence Studios stamps, ink, paper glaze, stencil and dies, Maker Forte ink and mist, Ranger super fine detail embossing powder.

- Still, hot air and sand between toes e- Enjoy the starlit evening r- Relaxation.

May your summer memories be warm, starlit, sandy…and scrapbooked!

Furry Friend

Heather Fischer, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, American Crafts Thickers, Bella BLVD puffy stickers, Art by Marlene stamps and stencil, VersaMark, Ranger embossing powder and Tim Holtz Distress Oxide inks, Sizzix Crystal Glaze paste, unknown cardstock, sequins and hearts.

Scraps Of Info

Heather used a stencil and Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink in spiced marmalade, ripe persimmon, and squeezed lemonade to create the gorgeous floral background on her layout. She then added some crystal glaze to give it some sparkle!

Top Gun

Ronda Ivens, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, Hip Kit Club patterned paper, 49 & Market stickers and die cuts, Pinkfresh Studio chipboard and stickers.

Scraps Of Info

Add some dimension and texture to your layout using machine stitching like Ronda has done here.

Count Your Rainbows

Cindy Agar, Edmonton, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Echo Park Paper Co., Pinkfresh Studio and Treasured Memories Exclusive patterned paper, Echo Park Paper Co. ephemera and enamel dots, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, King Art writing pens, unknown thread.

Girls’ Day Out

Sarah Wyles, Aylmer, Ontario

SUPPLIES: American Crafts cardstock, Paper Rose Studio patterned paper, Coco Vanilla stickers, Mon Herbier and Paper Rose stamps, The Crafters Workshop stencil butter, Paper Rose sentiment sheets, Epson printer.