TLC209 Rubber Band Stamping {2/23/09}

[Lynn in St. Louis]

Are you ready for today's technique? Do you have a good supply of rubber bands ready? Well then, let's begin. I have created a pictorial for you to view (hope this works today) that will explain the technique. It's not a new technique, but one that you may have not done in a while, or perhaps even forgotten about all together. Stamping Servant (Rita) sent me a PM suggesting this fun technique...thanks so much for the suggestion!!!

It's real easy, and you will be amazed and impressed with the results you get.

What you will need:
A wood or acrylic block
Embossing ink (embossing powder is optional)
Cardstock
Inks
Sponge or daubers

• First you wrap several rubber bands around your block, criss-crossing them in various directions.
• Next, take your rubber-banded block and ink up the rubber bands with your embossing ink (I used Versamark) and stamp onto your cardstock. I went in several different directions until I had filled the cardstock with the impressions.
• Now you can either let your embossing ink dry, or if you prefer, you can apply embossing powder and heat emboss.
• Lastly, apply your ink using your sponges or daubers to add color to the cardstock. The embossing ink, or embossed images will resist the ink, leaving your with a unique design.

Complete your card as desired.

Sound fun? I found it easy to do, and had great results on the first try...that doesn't happen often for me!

To view my samples, CLICK HERE.

To view all the projects using this technique, CLICK HERE.

And don't forget to add the keyword TLC209 (no spaces) when you upload your projects so we can all see your awesome creations.

Hint for next week: Get your crimper out!

[Shadow's Mom]

Looks like fun! Thanks Lynn!

[NANCYRUTH]

thanks lynn!!

[Mrs Nickel]

Seriously, I will have to ask my hubby before he goes to work if we even have any rubberbands!!!! AGK!! I don't think we do, we don't even have paperclips in the junk drawer, so what makes me think we would have rubberbands?? HAHA! I would love to try this, so I hope so! Is there any other way besides rubber bands??

[Lynn in St. Louis]

You could go around in your neighborhood and ask for donations of rubber bands....LOL...oh, I would wait until they are awake! Don't know about another option besides rubber bands, but that would be a different TLC.

Originally Posted by Mrs Nickel

Seriously, I will have to ask my hubby before he goes to work if we even have any rubberbands!!!! AGK!! I don't think we do, we don't even have paperclips in the junk drawer, so what makes me think we would have rubberbands?? HAHA! I would love to try this, so I hope so! Is there any other way besides rubber bands??

[Cook22]

New technique to me!! Thanks so much, Lynn. I was guessing it would be along these lines. My elastic bands are lined up, all ready to give this a go now the housework is all done.

[Stamping Servant]

Thank you for creating this challenge, Lynn. I'm currently working on my first ever scrapbooking page (for HHN09) and am using this technique in my design .... I REALLY love the look!!

Just checked out your submission ... love your card. The quote and the swirley dies compliment the background perfectly!

Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with for this challenge!

Enjoy your day!

Rita R
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[okstamper]

Ohhh, this sounds and looks interesting. I already did All my laundry last night so I can stamp today..Who whoo! Thanks Lynn/

[Mrs Nickel]

Originally Posted by Lynn in St. Louis

You could go around in your neighborhood and ask for donations of rubber bands....LOL...oh, I would wait until they are awake! Don't know about another option besides rubber bands, but that would be a different TLC.

HEY!! GUESS WHAT!? My daughter asked for pony tails today with her 1/2" rubber bands!!! I don't know if it will work, since they stretch pretty skinny, but I am going to try it in a bit when I return from taking them to school!

[n5stamper]

Here is my LIVIN' THE GIRLS LIFE.

[Madeline]

Looks like a fun and easy technique. I have a busy schedule today, but will try to make time to play. Thanks Lynn and Rita for suggesting it.

[ana409]

That's pretty cool. I gotta try it.

[sarahzoe]

So much fun, Lynn. Here's mine: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...8613?cat=16129

[TreasureOiler]

Looks pretty cool Lynn! Thanks for the challenge! Hope to play after getting my daughter off to school and then shoveling...ugh....lol

[lacyquilter]

Oh, this looks easy and fun. I've stamped with rubber bands around a brayer before, but never on a block. Thanks, Lynn.

[twinwillowsfarm]

Very fun! Here is my card.

[DawnL]

fun Lynn...thanks!

[kerryp]

What fun, thanks for the challenge! Here's mine:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...48636?cat=8367

[glitterbabe]

So tell me, do you get ANY sleep?????? R U up all night thinking up these challenges? Calling all your friends? My goodness, girl. You come up with some fun & fabulous challenges! You are so totally awesome!

Oh, and your card is awesome, too!

[niki1]

Thanks Lynn for the fun challenge;
Here is mine :
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=205884
niki

[kellyjg]

This sounds like crazy fun, Lynn!

[BrandiP]

Oooo! What an interesting technique! I can't wait to give it a try!

Here's my super bright card:

You make my heart...

[dancerriley]

this sounds awesome... now i have to see if i can dig up some rubber bands!!

[Wendy G]

Your card is great, so pretty! I made a rubberband card a long time ago but didn't emboss it. I can't wait to try it this way.

[artystamper]

I haven't seen this technique before - how fun!

[Vicky Gould]

Thanks, Lynn - fun technique. Here's my

Rubberband chick

Thanks for checking out the chick!

[MaryAnnDOLN]

I've never seen this technique, but I really like it! Unfortunately, I'm off to work now. maybe I can play tomorrow... have fun, Chicas!

[lindahur]

This is neat, will have to try when I get home from work. Later.

[Anne Ryan]

Lynn, I can do this! Yeah! Great challenge. thanks

[steubner]

Looks like I need to add Rubber Bands to my grocery list today!

[Lynn in St. Louis]

LOL...I guess working in an office does have it's advantages...a never ending supplies of rubber bands. I have a rubber band ball on my desk the size of a large grapefruit....lol I'm going for the biggest rubber band ball record!

Originally Posted by steubner

Looks like I need to add Rubber Bands to my grocery list today!

[Cook22]

Elastic Peacock
Had fun with this.
Unlike Lynn, I can't say it worked the first time, but I got there. I think it would make a great Asian background in different colours, it reminds me of bamboos. That's a project for another day.

[Wendybell]

Originally Posted by Lynn in St. Louis

LOL...I guess working in an office does have it's advantages...a never ending supplies of rubber bands. I have a rubber band ball on my desk the size of a large grapefruit....lol I'm going for the biggest rubber band ball record!

We got a new paper delivery guy, and he doesn't use rubber bands at all, but just puts the paper in a very thin yellow plastic bag! I never realized that my stash came from just that one source. I think we have a grand total of ONE rubber band in the house!! I may need to do some hunting!! Or I may have to "borrow" some from work today!!

[Lynn in St. Louis]

You're TOO cute Wendy...love your smiley!

Originally Posted by Wendybell

We got a new paper delivery guy, and he doesn't use rubber bands at all, but just puts the paper in a very thin yellow plastic bag! I never realized that my stash came from just that one source. I think we have a grand total of ONE rubber band in the house!! I may need to do some hunting!! Or I may have to "borrow" some from work today!!

[letmecrop]

I am so happy to be able to do a challenge today since I couldn't participate last week with a broken computer. But, my new one arrives today sometime so I will be back in business.

Lynn, this is a wonderful challenge. When I stamped my rubber bands, my mind just thought "oriental" for some reason so that is what I went with.

Here is my card

tfl

[cullenwr]

This was a new and fun technique to try, so thanks, Lynn! HANG IN THERE

[flowergal36]

Thanks Lynn and Rita. This was fun. I love the way it looks.
Here is mine:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...8742?si=TLC209

[Serenity_Stamper]

didn't think i was going to like the looks but i was very pleasantly surprised. great card, tfs!

[kellyjg]

Well, that was super fast! Here is my...

STRIPES

[crystalkbk]

Thank Lynn, great challenge it was super fun!! here's mine! http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=142614