CHRISTMAS WRAPPING

We went to NYC in the beginning of December and I had to bring a number of presents with me in my suitcase (you know how much fun that is) so I soft wrapped everything in Kraft paper and then decorated with my Silhouette cameo and one hand colored tag (snow man from Hero Arts)

He is so cute and his body is painted with Twinkling H2O's and some glittery stuff on the bottom (not crazy about that).  Hat and nose colored with Copics and scarf stamped and cut out of patterned paper from stash.  Eyes are Tim Holtz black enamel.  Red pearls from Michael's.

CLEAR STAMP DIE STORAGE TIP

Good morning everyone.   Here is a quick tip of the day.  Clear stamps need to be conditioned before using and my method for that is quick and easy.  I used to file my new stamps away without conditioning and would condition as I used them.  Not good.  I couldn't remember which were conditioned and which weren't.  Here is a better method using my new button boutique set from  Papertreyink   http://www.papertreyink.com/Item.aspx?ID=2329

Here you can see that I have applied the labels to the outer covers

I cut off the label from the sticker to allow for more room

in the jewel case

I P-Touch a label 

Now this is my quick and easy tip.  BEFORE removing the stamps from

the acetate sheet, I use my fine nail file and go over every stamp.

That way they are all conditioned and I don't have to remember if

I conditioned them or not and it is so easy while they are 

still attached to the acetate.

Last step, file away by manufacturer.

I know this seems like a simple idea but it is one that has

saved me time and guesswork.