Tapestry Stamp Techniques

New Eyelet Blooms Peg Stamp Set

We have eight new stamp sets here at Rubber Stamp Tapestry!  One of my favorites is Eyelet Blooms. 

http://www.rubberstamptapestry.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SFL34100l

I love this new set because it includes flowers that are a bit different from anything else that we have released. There are tiny stipples all the way around the large and small flowers which reminds me of eyelet fabric.  Can't wait to try this set on different papers, etc.

Check out all of the new sets under the What's New section at www.rubberstamptapestry.com

Would you like a chance to win this new set?  If so, leave a comment and we will be choosing a random contributor to win the set!

 

Stamp Storage

Since our peg stamps take up very little space, they are the perfect travel companions. The image is indexed on the small end of the wooden dowel which makes it easy to locate a particular stamp.  You can sort the stamps as sets or you can put them in categories such as flowers, leaves, sprigs, birds, insects, etc.  This makes project preparation a breeze!  Some people like to use acrylic boxes or shoe boxes for storage and others like to store them in the clear boxes that the sets come packaged in.  I like to use small handled suitcase type containers for mine since I have work with so many images.  Here is a photo:

 

Still another idea is a desktop organizer or spinner as long as the compartments are not too deep.  Here is a photo of any acrylic storage container that looks like it would work.

So many ideas!  Until next time, Happy Stamping from Susan and the rest of the gang at Rubber Stamp Tapestry!

 

 

My first stamped quilt

Today I had finished up my very first quilt that I embellished with Rubber Stamp Tapestry peg stamps.  A friend of mine was visiting and when I asked her opinion of what the quilt needed she suggested stamping on the black area.  Here is the finished project.

Stamping is done on the quilt before the actual quilting takes place so that the stamps will be on a flat surface.  I used acrylic paint (Reeve's, Speedball, etc.) are good choices. (always test first and follow manufacturer's instructions) I heat set my stamped images after they dried a little.

To make the images pop out on the black fabric, I added some white paint to each color to make it stand out a bit more.

Loved the finished effect of the stamps on a curvy border since they accent the curves within the quilt pattern.  Stop by next time to see my newest project using RSTapestry stamps and tools!

Happy Stamping!

Susan and the rest of the gang at Rubber Stamp Tapestry

Stamping on wheel thrown bisque

Yesterday I decorated one of Don's wheel thrown bisque mugs.  What fun!  The only thing you have to watch out for when decorating wheel thrown pieces is finger rings.  Try to rib them out (smooth) so that you will get crisp stamped images.  I love the contrast of the deep blue interior next to the decoration with a touch of the same color here and there.

What I really love about using the pegs to decorate bisque is the fact that you can stamp in small spaces like the back of the handle as shown below.

I think pieces like this will make wonderful gifts and they are easy to make.  Stay tuned for my next project!  To see our line of ceramic bisque and fabric stamps visit this link:

http://www.rubberstamptapestry.com/searchresults.asp?cat=512

             Happy stamping from Susan and the rest of the gang at Rubber Stamp Tapestry!

New Catnip Garden set for paper!

See it here with instructions: http://www.rubberstamptapestry.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SAN02009

Recently I received a request from Heidi Floyd to decorate two teapots for two very special upcoming auctions. Heidi is the Ambassador for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. I am honored that Heidi asked for my work to be included in the upcoming auctions! Gare was also asked to work with me on this project and I am so glad they were. They sent me a whole box of teapots along with color and glaze. Thank you Gare!! Here is a photo of one of the finished teapots.

We are honored and pleased to announce our new partnership with Chromacolour in Canada! To learn more about just how awesome Chromacolour is, go to this link:

http://www.chromacolour.com/ceramic/about_ca.htm

Today's project is using Chromacolour's Provence Mug and Black Diamond Underglaze along with Rubber Stamp Tapestry's Pen and Ink and Fat Cat Stencil set. I love this fun mug!

The perfect Mother's Day gift!

Make an early Mother's Day mug for Mom! I used Rubber Stamp Tapestry's Color Me Happy peg stamp along with a "mom" peg stamp to make a colorful mug. This project is quick and easy!

Until next time, happy stamping from Susan and the rest of the gang at Rubber Stamp Tapestry!

 

Yumy's visit from Japan

This week I have spent a few days with my friend, Yumy, who is visiting from Japan.  During her visit, we stamped on ceramic bisque and spent our time together working during the day, taking classes, going to Starbucks and enjoying our meals together.

Yumy is very talented.  In no time at all she was making original designs with our stamps.  Here is a sampling.

Yumy is a generous person - she came with many gifts. 

This is a handmade box.  I did not realize that she constructed the box and stamped on fabric and then covered the box.  Wow! 

This is a handmade card.  Words cannot describe this.  You have to see it in person!

My favorite gift from Yumy.  Two porcelain tea bowls for green tea.  One for a man and one for a woman.  (One for my husband, Don and one for me)

Look at the bottoms of the tea bowls!  So lovely!

Yumy also brought a teapot, green tea (authentic - which I have never had) and a magazine.

  I will never forget my time spent with Yumy and will treasure the memories for years to come.