Lohman Trading » Featured http://lohmantrading.com Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:07:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 The Arts and Crafts Gallery http://lohmantrading.com/2009/05/07/the-arts-and-crafts-gallery/ http://lohmantrading.com/2009/05/07/the-arts-and-crafts-gallery/#comments Thu, 07 May 2009 10:43:27 +0000 Admin http://lohmantrading.com/?p=202

In the Lohman Trading Arts & Crafts Gallery you can find many, MANY examples of handmade crafts including ATC’s, Greeting Cards, Collage, Paintings, and more. You can find some inspiring examples that can get your creative juices flowing or maybe just put a smile on your face.

You can also find a use for that rubber stamp set sitting on your shelf by simply using our search feature in the upper right column. Simple enter the brand or name of your stamp set to see if we have any craft examples created with that set.

Visit the Arts & Crafts Gallery now !

Enjoy,

Chris


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Buttons from old shirts, jackets, and pants can make fantastic and unique embellishments. Some of the vintage buttons can add style to your project that you just cannot get from a mass-produced brad or eyelet. The best part … many of us probably already have a drawer full of stray buttons that could easily be used for embellishments. If you don’t, you can usually find boxes full of buttons at yard sales or at your local thrift store.

Attach the button(s) to your craft project using double sided tape, glue, or simply sew it to the paper. Personally, I would go for the sewing as I believe it adds extra uniqueness and style to the project. Use cardstock for your project if you are going to sew as it will be less likely to tear.


Enjoy,

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]]> http://lohmantrading.com/2009/05/01/craft-tip-go-green-with-buttons/feed/ 0 Benefits of Unmounted Rubber Stamps and EZ Mount Foam http://lohmantrading.com/2009/05/01/benefits-of-unmounted-rubber-stamps-and-ez-mount-foam/ http://lohmantrading.com/2009/05/01/benefits-of-unmounted-rubber-stamps-and-ez-mount-foam/#comments Sat, 02 May 2009 02:00:29 +0000 Admin http://lohmantrading.com/Core/?p=99 You’ve seen the massive aisle of rubber stamps for sale at your local crafts store. You have probably purchased half of them. But those rubber stamps mounted on wood blocks may be greatly hampering your creative ability.

You may find that purchasing and using unmounted rubber stamps can make you a little happier and allow you to own many more stamps ! Here are just some of the benefits of using unmounted Rubber Stamps:


1. Unmounted rubber stamps can cost 50% to 75% less then stamps mounted on wood blocks. can you imagine being able to double or triple your rubber stamp collection for the same amount of money ?

2. You can fit about 4 unmounted rubber stamps into the same space as 1 wood mounted rubber stamp. Imagine doing away with all of the clutter in your craft area !

3. If you purchase your rubber stamps over the Internet or from a catalogue, shipping on unmounted rubber stamps will usually be a lot less then wood mounted stamps. Then weight of the wood blocks can double or triple your shipping costs.

4. If you use EZ Mount Static Cling Foam your unmounteds can be used on acrylic blocks rather then wood blocks. This means that you only need 1 set of blocks for your entire stamp collection.

5. If you use EZ Mount Static Cling Foam you can easily store your rubber stamps in binders and CD Jewel cases which can help you even more in cleaning your craft area.

6. clear acrylic blocks allow you to align your rubber stamp images much better then wood blocks since they are see-through.

7. You do not need to use a stamping mat under your projects, unlike other unmounted / acrylic block stamps that use double sided tape, velcro, and the like that require you to do so.


We think that once you start using unmounted rubber stamps you will find them to be much more enjoyable then wood mounted stamps … and you will save a lot of money !

Give it a try you may never go back to wood mounted stamps !


Enjoy,

Chris


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]]> http://lohmantrading.com/2009/05/01/benefits-of-unmounted-rubber-stamps-and-ez-mount-foam/feed/ 0 Using Vintage Playing Cards In Scrapbooking, ATC’s http://lohmantrading.com/2009/05/01/using-vintage-playing-cards-in-scrapbooking-atcs/ http://lohmantrading.com/2009/05/01/using-vintage-playing-cards-in-scrapbooking-atcs/#comments Sat, 02 May 2009 01:35:27 +0000 Admin http://lohmantrading.com/Core/?p=120 This is one of the areas that Simple Treasures Collage / Lohman Trading really enjoys specializing in ! Most of the vintage playing cards are rather inexpensive and there are almost limitless uses for them ! Most cards are printed on THICK stock and have a nice medium gloss to them. Here are just a few different uses for Playing Cards:



1. Use To Create Backgrounds:
Use a single playing card to create a background on a small item such as a tag. Use multiple, contrasting cards to create a background on a sheet of paper, card, scrapbook, or the like.
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2. Use As Embellishments:
Try cutting the “image” out of the card and using it as an addition to a tag, altered book, scrapbook, bookmark, handmade greeting card, collage, or ?. Many of the images on these cards are quite beautiful and would make a great addition to just about any craft project !




3. Use The Face Of The Card:
Use the face of a playing card to add some flair to your collage. Use the entire card or try cutting out the numbers, suits, or the King / Queen / Jack to set your craft project apart from the rest !




4. Creating ATC’s:
Vintage playing cards make great Artist Trading Cards. These give you a fantastic artistic foundation to begin your card with. Try distressing the card with an emery board or sandpaper and then lightly inking with Tim Holtz Distress Inks for an even more unique card. Add your personal art, some rubber stamp images, fibers, and embellishments to help it stand out.




5. Swap Cards
This is a quite popular hobby in some parts of Europe and Australia. It is just now becoming popular in the United States. Vintage playing cards are collected and swapped much like American Baseball cards. While there is no craft involved, this is mentioned here because you may be able to swap your extra cards …




Many of the playing cards that we carry are vintage cards from the 1940’s, 50’s, 60s’ and 70’s. Adding these to your period piece can really send the viewer down memory lane ! Vintage playing cards are available exclusively in our Simple Treasures eBay Store at this URL:
http://stores.ebay.com/SimpleTreasuresCollage


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Chris



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]]> http://lohmantrading.com/2009/05/01/using-vintage-playing-cards-in-scrapbooking-atcs/feed/ 0 Converting Wood Mounted Rubber Stamps to EZ Mount http://lohmantrading.com/2009/04/29/converting-wood-mounted-rubber-stamps-to-ez-mount/ http://lohmantrading.com/2009/04/29/converting-wood-mounted-rubber-stamps-to-ez-mount/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:49:22 +0000 Admin http://lohmantrading.com/Core/?p=33 EZ Mount is one of the very best ways to mount rubber stamps. Using EZ Mount cling foam will allow you to use your rubber stamps on clear acrylic blocks, which in turn allow much better stamp alignment on the paper. In addition, you can then store your stamps on EZ Mount Stamp-N-Stor binder sheets in binders. Add on top of that, your unmounted stamps cost less to purchase and are cheaper to ship. EZ Mount helps you stamp better, save money, and save a lot of space storing your stamps.

So what do you do with your “old” wood mounted stamps ? How about convert them to EZ Mount ! In 6 easy steps you can convert your older stamps:

1. Place wood mounted stamp in microwave for 5 to 15 seconds depending upon the size of the stamp.

2. The glue should now be loose enough to peel the rubber away from the foam. Rub off any left over glue on the rubber and clean with alcohol.

3. Cut out a piece of EZ Mount foam a little bigger then your stamp.

4. Peel the blue-printed liner to expose the adhesive side of the foam and mount your cleaned rubber stamp.

5. Trim away excess foam to the edge of the rubber. If your KAI scissors become sticky, clean them with alcohol.

6. Remove the paper liner from the other side to expose the static cling.

You are now ready to use your stamp on acrylic blocks. They can also be stored in binders on the EZ Mount Stamp-N-Stor binder sheets !


Enjoy !

Chris ~~ Lohman Trading


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