Lohman Trading » Craft Tips http://lohmantrading.com Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:07:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Halloween and Fall Handmade Craft Projects http://lohmantrading.com/2009/08/26/halloween-and-fall-handmade-craft-projects/ http://lohmantrading.com/2009/08/26/halloween-and-fall-handmade-craft-projects/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:31:15 +0000 Admin http://lohmantrading.com/?p=883 Halloween Handmade Crafts

Gather around the kitchen table with family and friends while the cool, wet weather swirls around outside. Handmade Halloween and Christmas cards are just waiting to be made ! How about some homemade gift tags for those upcoming Christmas presents ? Pull out the glue and create some stunning Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas decorations !

Autumn and Winter are the seasons of holidays ! Come, enjoy and celebrate the many different holidays with beautiful handmade … and easy … crafts !

We have some perfect rubber stamps, embellishments, and scrapbooking articles and supplies for your next project:


ATC’s are inexpensive, handmade craft items that are great for kids, teens, and adults !



Enjoy,

Chris


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The forums current have 8 discussion boards. You can visit the front of the forums HERE or visit the individual forums below:

* Announcements
This message board is for important and interesting announcements concerning the Lohman Trading website and store.

* Introductions
Introduce yourself here ! Tell us a little about yourself and the crafts or hobbies that you enjoy.

* Rubber Stamping
Talk About Rubber Stamping techniques and products

* Greeting Cards
For discussion related to handmade greeting cards

* ATCs, ACEOs, and Small Works Of Art
Talks centered around ATC’s, Inchies, and other small scale works of art.

* Scrapbooking
Talk about scrapbooking

* Going Green !
Discussion concerning recycling and upcycling in our crafts. Also contains discussions on general “green” and ecological issues.

* Some Very Interesting Links
These are links to past and current Lohman Trading sponsors. They have supported the growth of this website by purchaseing advertising in our side column. Swing by and see some cool sites !


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Chris


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]]> http://lohmantrading.com/2009/06/14/new-forums-introduce-yourself/feed/ 0 Craft Tip: Go Green With Buttons http://lohmantrading.com/2009/05/01/craft-tip-go-green-with-buttons/ http://lohmantrading.com/2009/05/01/craft-tip-go-green-with-buttons/#comments Sat, 02 May 2009 02:04:49 +0000 Admin http://lohmantrading.com/Core/?p=9 postimage_buttonsBrads and eyelets make for some great embellishments for cards, ATC’s, ACEO’s, scrapbook pages, and many other crafts, but sometimes it’s nice to spend no money (or very little) on embellishments while also “recycling”.

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 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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