StampingPurrfection

Why do I need a Sanding Block?

3 REASONS YOU NEED A SANDING BLOCK

          Stampin’ Up! Sanding Blocks (#103301) are multipurpose tools that should be in your stampin’ tool box!

          1.  When you buy a set of stamps that have a lot of rubber surface that surface may not pick up the ink evenly.  For instance, look on page 102 in your new catalog.  The stamp set, Petal Pizzazz, is definitely one that would initially have that problem.  The solution?  Use the Sanding Block directly on the rubber to rough it up and allow the ink to adhere.

          2.  Sanding blocks can also be used to provide that distressed look.  Simply rub the block on the edge of your card stock to create that popular look.

          3.  Vintage is in and this tool is definitely one that can help you get that look.  You can sand the card stock directly to create that old look or sand the edges of your pictures if you are creating a vintage scrapbook page.  Let me know if you have other ways to use this super tool!

   

Friday Stampin' Hint

I thought I would provide a FRIDAY STAMPIN' HINT.  It is a basic procedure but one that some of you might not know.  Stampin' Up!'s beautiful rubber stamps are created with heat and with a press to form the various images.  When a stamp, like the butterfly in the picture, has a lot of rubber surface, and not much detail, it is sometimes difficult for the ink to evenly cover the surface.  That is because the heat used to form it leaves a light glaze over the top.  When you put your stamp on the block, condition the surface by using a sanding block (package in the picture) to lightly rough up the surface.  You can use StazOn Cleaner for the same purpose.  Both of these methods will allow your ink to cover the stamp more evenly.

Stampin' Up! Products:

Butterfly Accent stamp, #119211, $7.95

Sanding Blocks, #103301, $3.50

StazOn Cleaner, #109196, $4.95

I hope this helps!  These items are inexpensive and can make a BIG difference when you have a new stamp!