40 Techniques Every Stamper Should Know

Carrie Avery

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Love Your Stamps

19:31

Meet Carrie Avery, a seasoned stamping instructor and designer. In this opening lesson, Carrie begins by demonstrating a few tips for getting clear impressions. Then, learn how to create unique effects: a shadow technique for depth and delightful frames made with masking. You'll also learn how to care for your stamps!

Creative Stamping & Masking

17:33

Discover how to stretch your stamps as Carrie shows you how a single stamp can be used to create a variety of backgrounds. Learn how to "kiss" using multiple stamps to mix patterns. With Carrie's help, you'll soon be creating stunning scenery with key tips on masking.

Paper Techniques for Every Project

15:59

Let Carrie show you which stamps work best for dark-colored or textured card stock. Get acquainted with vellum and book paper to create memorable accents. Then, for the stamper that doesn't necessarily love to color, learn how to use patterned papers to create the same effect.

Inspiring Effects With Ink Pads

20:55

Expand your horizons as Carrie looks beyond dye-based ink pads to introduce a series of incredible effects. You'll learn how to incorporate pigments, glue and solvent inks into your stamping repertoire for effects with foil, chalk and more. You'll also learn a vibrant alcohol ink resist technique, which creates bold images that really pop.

Vibrant Color Techniques

20:24

Nothing beats color for bringing your stamped images to life. By the end of this lesson, you'll know how to use colored pencils to create a shaded effect for vibrant depth. Markers will help you mimic a dreamy watercolor. Finally Carrie will introduce a series of versatile effects using gel pigment sticks.

Hot Techniques With Heat Tools

18:25

A common kitchen item is one of the unexpected products Carrie uses to create new and stunning effects. See how heat tools can vary the look and feel of your stamped images. Plus, learn how to transform a simple swatch of velvet into a show-stopping design with your favorite red rubber stamps!

Innovative Embellishment Techniques

20:47

In this final lesson, Carrie brings together all of the techniques to make a few cards from start to finish. Get familiar with glitter, fluffy and pearl appliqués to make your own custom embellishments. You'll use them to put the final touches on your cards that will truly make them your own.

7 Lessons

2 hrs 14 mins

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Unlock the full creative potential of your stamps with instructor Carrie Avery. Learn how to use rubber stamps, inks, masking techniques, textured backgrounds and more to create an endless array of eye-catching projects. First, learn how to achieve clear impressions and ensure your stamps last for years to come. Discover a delightful shadow technique, create ornate masking projects, and make multiple stamps “kiss” for elegant or playful patterns. Then, transform textured and colored paper with stamps and create charming accents with vellum or book paper. To make your images pop off the page, explore different types of ink and add vibrancy with alcohol-resist tricks. Finally, create watercolor, chalkboard, colored pencil and foiling effects and use heat tools to enhance the look and feel of your projects.

Carrie Avery

Carrie Avery has been teaching stamping and mixed media art classes for more than 15 years. She's the founder and owner of Paper Wings Productions, a company that manufacturers rubber stamps and sells unique art materials. She first became involved with mixed media art as the co-owner and teacher at Stamp Antonio, a retail store in San Antonio, Texas. Carrie has a passion for teaching classes and sharing her knowledge of all things paper and mixed media.

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