Upcoming Craft Show

Hey crafty friends! I am so excited to announce that I will be at my very first craft show on July 29th in Blackduck, MN! I will be selling cards, bookmarks, card making kits, and more. Come check it out from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Wayside Rest Area!

Here are some of the cards that will be for sale. 

If you have any craft show tips and suggestions, please leave them in the comments below. I hope to see you there!

Stampaganza and Stamping Tips

It’s already July, meaning it’s time for Stampaganza! All month long, buy two stamp sets at full retail price (excludes Stamp of the Month), and get a third set FREE! CTMH even brought back some expired stamp sets for this awesome deal.

Don’t miss this awesome Word Puzzle Bundle (CC1300) for just $143.60, that’s almost a $72 savings!

Recommended My Acrylix® blocks: 

1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3½" (Y1002), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 1" × 6½" (Y1005), 3" × 3" (Y1006), 2" × 3½" (Y1009), 2" × 6½" (Y1010)

Did You Know? 

• You should season your stamps before using them? There are a few options including rubbing a pencil eraser across them, rubbing the stamp across the stamp pad and stamping until a clean impression appears, and using a StazOn ink to apply a coating on the stamp. 
• Pick up your stamps using the block instead of applying it to the block with your hands to get a straight adhesion. However, if you want to curve your stamps you can do that too!
• Acrylix® stamps allow you to see through to the paper, knowing exactly where you are stamping. You can even re-stamp to create a crisp image.
• Don't be afraid to cut your stamps apart to rearrange words. I love stacking my phrases instead of leaving them in a line. 
• Use the foam that comes with the stamp sets or another foam piece under the paper you are stamping to create a cleaner image. 
• If your stamps don't stick to your My Acrylix® blocks any longer, wash them with soap and water. 

For more stamping tips head-on over to the CTMH blog. Post your stamping tips in the comments below!