Arnold Grummer's Design Team Blog

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here with a new set of Christmas Shaker cards using Arnold Grummer Papermaking kits. I've used left over papers from other projects.  For each card, I used the remaining die cut panels and frayed the edges. I adhered a plastic sheet to each panel, and  Using my MISTI, I stamped phrases in the lower corner with StazOn ink.  Using the MISTI ensured that if I had to restamp the phrase that it would line up correctly. I placed foam tape around the panels and placed dew drops in the cavities before adhering the backing. Finally I added flowers and leaves to the corners. Thanks for stopping by. Steph

I fell in love with these two stamps from Suzanne Cannon at QuietFire Designs and knew they would be perfect for some friends “cheering up” cards. Since I always make extra sheets of handmade papers and often add color to several sheets of handmade paper at a time, I already had the makings ready to go. The cards actually went together in about 5 minutes each but I am including the instructions from the beginning…smile. Supplies: • Any of the Arnold Grummer r® paper making kits & paper press • Blender, cello sponges and soft towels • A sunny window • Scraps of white paper (think junk mail, etc.) • AG Flower/Leaf Press #395 • Real leaves (pressed and dried) • Hinged stamp positioner • Stamps: Quiet Fire Designs ™ : # 6249 “Some people….”. #6331 “The only time…” • Peach & Turquoise card stock 5 ½ x 8 ½” • Envelopes to fit cards • Scor-Pal™ • Beacon ZipDryTM adhesive • ColorBox™ Dystress Blendable inks:#23109 Graphite, # 23102 salmon, # 23111 Pa...

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here with Christmas cards.  Christmas is not too far away so it's never too early to start creating. Selecting  red and green handmade papers, I decided to create a Christmas card using Stampendous Stamps and dies. The truck and phrase were stamped and die cut from red paper.  The tree and packages were stamped and die cut from green paper. The background paper was embossed with a Cuttlebug embossing folder and then lightly inked with VersaFine Clair green ink. A large green circle was added to the card and the car was adhered on top.  The packages and trees were colored with markers and added to the truck with foam adhesives.  The phrase was stamped and die cut and added to the card with foam adhesives. Thanks for stopping by.

With the holidays getting closer, more people find themselves needing some cheering up. I wonder if it is because the days are getting shorter, trees are starting to loss their leaves, the year is coming to an end and we are all needing a good rest! But life is getting busier and more hectic with the three major holidays to deal with. Time to get busy and create some cards with uplifting messages….just might send some to myself…smile. Supplies: • Any of the Arnold Grummer ® paper making kits & paper press • Blender, cello sponges and soft towels • A sunny window • Scraps of white paper (think junk mail, etc.)   • Stamps: QuietFire Designs™ #6407 “You never know…..” & #6005 “Invisible tears…”          (LOVE these stamps!!!) • Beacon ZipDryTM adhesive • Double sided foam tape • ColorBox ™ Dyestress Blendable inks: #23109 Graphite, #23117 Bumble Bee (grey card),          @23113 Aste...

So many of the Native Peoples designs and icons resonate with me and are beautiful all on their own. The buffalo and quail are two of my favorites and are perfect to use for some fall and autumn cards. Supplies: • Any of the Arnold Grumme r® paper making kits • Blender, strainer, cello sponges and soft towels • A sunny window • Scraps of tan paper (think junk mail, etc.) • Scraps of tan handmade paper to die cut • Medium brown card stock and envelopes • Dies: Fall and Autumn: unknown • Tonic Studios ™ Tangerine die cutting and embossing machine • Tonic Studios™ paper trimmer • Scor-Pal™ • Tonic Studios™ Craft Tacky • Prismacolor™  brown pencil • Paper stump  • Organic patterned embossing folder Instructions: 1. Follow the instructions found in any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits to create         tan slurry and cast one or more of each of the Native American designs.  2. Allow the casting to dry. 3....

Another amazing class teaching some of our 40,000 Cochise county Veterans & their spouses how to make handmade paper and paper castings! The photo shows just a few of the castings All casting forms are from Rycraft who make the most beautiful designs on the market…be sure and check out their website! Next month I will be creating some Fall and Christmas cards with the castings…be sure to stay tuned…smile. Supplies: • Any of the Arnold Grummer ® paper making kits • Blender, strainer, cello sponges and soft towels • A sunny window • Scraps of white, tan and green paper (think junk mail, etc.) • Rycraft TM Paper casting stamps:R353 Cup of Tea, R495 Tea Leaves, R… Tea Time,         R270 Tree of Life, R368 Nativity R032 Pine cone, R335 Pine Garland, R449 • Prismacolor pencils in shades a bit darker than the paper castings. Instructions: 1. Follow the instructions found in any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits to create     ...

“Bright Spots” are what I call small framed sayings. They display just about anywhere, take up hardly any space and brighten everyone’s day. Making them with handmade paper makes them even more special and can be created in a short amount of time. Supplies: • Any of the Arnold Grummer ® paper making kits and paper press • Blender, cello sponges and soft towels • A sunny window • Scraps of white paper (think junk mail, etc.) • Small frames with glass & black backing to fit the verbiage stamps you want to use • Stamps: Crafter’s Companion ™ by Sheena Douglas • Westcott™ paper trimmer • Hinged stamp positioner • Beacon ZipDryTM adhesive • ColorBox ™ Archival ink pad: “Wicked Black, Dystress Blendable ink pads: #23116 Capri,         #23111 Palomino, # 23108 Heather • Craft sheet or water proof surface • Water mister bottle Instructions: 1. Follow the instructions found in any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits to create ...