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Tea Bag Holder
If you're in a need of a quick pick-me-up for a friend, try a little tea bag holder. Not into tea? Chocolate squares will fit just as easily.
Supplies you'll need for this project
  • Cardstock
  • Patterned Paper
  • Strong Adhesive
  • Scoring Tool
  • Stamps
  • Embellishments
  • Ribbon
  • Cord
  • Stamp !t™ Stamp Kit
    You can make a stamp from any image, text or photo using just a lamp and this easy-to-use kit from Stamp !t. It's that easy.
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    Beate Johns answers your technique questions
    Q: Mary asked: "I'm having such a problem getting my clear stamps clean. Any advice?"
    A: There is a great thread about this in the forums. Most people like using UltraClean for cleaning their clear stamps. I just use Stampin' Up!'s Stampin' Mist. I don't mind my stamps a little stained, as long as they are clean.
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    Billiejo has a suggestion for the Color Wash Faux Bleach technique: "If you plan to use your regular iron, you can (and probably will) get embossing powder and ink on it. The easy solution is to cover your iron in heavy duty foil before you start. It seldom rips, it conducts heat, it's removable, and disposable. Be sure to keep the foil smooth as you wrap your iron. The difference between a regular iron and a craft iron, is mainly the steam (and steam holes). For some craft applications, the holes can really change (or even ruin) the effect. You also want a dry iron for most crafts (no steam). Other than that, there are different sizes and styles, some have temperature control and some don't, and one may get hotter than another."
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