Spots technique- stampin around!

[renaissancegeer]

I just tried something new with my stampin� spots - inking my wheels. I found I can ink up the wheel on the spot then hold the spot against the wheel just below the handle as I wheel it across the paper it acts the same way as those stampin� around cartridges - continually inking! It's a bit tricky and I find it best to use one hand to hold the spot and the other to hold the wheel but if you're looking for a cheap way to ink your wheels this could be it!

Has anyone else tried this?

[jtax]

sounds good, but I definately lack the coordination! But, good for you. thanks for sharing - maybe others aren't coordination challenged like me!

[rocketgirl96]

Wow! This would be great if I had better coordination. Maybe you could post a picture of exactly where you're holding the spot? I'm not sure I really understand how you're doing it?

Thanks,
Christine

[renaissancegeer]

I'll try and get a picture later tonight - once another set of hands is available

[StampinOma]

Is there some way you could tape or rubberband the spot in the correct area? I know you can't have it too tight against the wheel or it won't turn, but seems like there has got to be a way you could get it in the right place and still have a free hand. I need one hand free to hold the roller guide. Thanks for sharing the great idea. I'll have to play around with it and see if I can get it to work for me. I'd love to see pictures of how you do it.

[paperwife]

Hmmm, I'm gonna have to try this!

[duluthscrapper]

That sounds like a great idea. I have lots of the stampin spots and I just bought one of the wheels and I have not even used it yet. I am going to give this a try.

[camsmom]

Cool and clever idea-I may have to give that a try!

eta I like that idea for those spots that come in kits. I prefer big pads but those spots are super juicy-great new way to use them

[SilverDragoness]

Oh what a great idea. I want to hear about everyone's experimentations.

[Jessian97]

I've gotten this to work too! Except - I hold the spot on the top of the wheel as it makes the handling of the spot a little easier for me!

Imagine the possiblities of having all the colors for wheels!

[bb&kk]

Very cool, can't wait to see the pictures and to actually get off of this computer and try it myself.

Barbara

[renaissancegeer]

Okay, at long last I've uploaded pictures! Now if I can figure out how to link them ;)

Here's where I hold my spot while inking:
[IMG]//www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=370755&cat=500&ppuser=85049[/IMG]

Hope this helps!

[rocketgirl96]

Thanks, renaissancegeer!!! You're the best. I'm going to go try this now although I am wheel-challenged so it will take lots of practice to master this!

Thanks again,
Christine

[jtax]

Thanks for the picture. Unfortunately, I now know for certain I have NO coordination for this - call me hopeless!!! But I will share this with others more coordinated that I...

[renaissancegeer]

I'll experiment with the rubberbands/tape as suggested by StampinOma... I'll keep you posted if I have any success. Jessian, I tried the upper spot placement first but had a hard time getting even pressure, but it might be a better place to tie it on to...
I'm liking the idea of instant wheel colors from my spots The actual cartridges just seem sooo expensive.

[deb_loves_stamping]

Thanks for the picture -- I use the wheel guide also, so I dont think I would have enough hands to do this! However, if I had three hands, I would love to do this and save money on cartridges!

[shayks]

It says the pic. is permanently removed. Can you send it to my email?

[email protected]

Thanks

[alcesalces]

Neat idea. It would definitely open up my color possibilities for wheels.