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Stamp Keepers from Inque Boutique are the coolest thing since sliced bread!!!  They are available in both 8.5" x 11", and 12 x 12.  The smaller size is out of stock at Inque until mid May, but I like the 12 x 12 size better.  They are explained to place them in a 3 ring binder, but the cool thing is they are stiff enough to stand up in a file on your work area. 

Create your own doily image, useing the NEW Vintage Clear Stamp sets by Rubber Stamp Tapestry.  Use a detail white embossing powder, on an ivory or darker color cardstock...VOILA!!

Check out the wonderful line of Thomas Kinkade stamps in our catalogue.  I have been making these cards using only one color of ink.  I prefer to stamp using the Versafine ink - stamp the entire image twice in the same color of ink.  Punch out a focal point - layer this on an accent color - and raise up using pop dots.  You will get an amazing card with little effort.

Check out the Gallery page in the catalogue - or the cards are also in the Thomas Kinkade section of the stamps.

             You can totally change the look of the embossed papers created with the A2 embossing folders...technique below.

We have all of the new Cuttlebug Embossing folders in stock.  Have you tried using the embossing folders without any die cut machine?   Lightly mist both sides of your cardstock with water, place the cardstock inside of the embossing folder, using a rolling pin (yes, I said a rolling pin), roll back and forth over your folder.  You will be amazed at the embossed detail that you will see.  You may need to adjust the amount of water, or the pressure of the rolling pin to each different weight of cardstock.   ENJOY!!

This blog will be updated periodically with the latest techniques, and ideas that Sonshine Crafts has found interesting.