How-To Video: Gamsol and Alphabet Stamps
Good afternoon!
I have a video share for you. It was originally to show the fun of Gamsol (a product you use with colored pencils to blend perfectly), but I ended up also showing a tip for mounting clear alphabet letters on a mount. This is a card I created as a class project a few months ago, but ended up not using.
As far as Gamsol, this is by no means the perfect/correct way to do this technique. Think of this as the lazy way to do it. :) I use it to make my coloring faster and fool-proof. There are some great/correct tutorials online that are easy to find. And Gamsol works a ton better than any blending pens or pencils... or at least they do for me. :)
And if you are a stamper/cardmaker, this is a product you gotta have. (Yes, I am an enabler. :)
I have to apologize first. :) I had too much to say along with this video to do the text along the bottom, so I had to do a dorky voice over. Sorry!
If you can't get the video to play here, try clicking THIS.
Supplies:
Hero Arts stamps (owl and alphabet),gems and notecards
Memories Black Ink
Inky Antics Gamsol
Paper Pencils and funny eyes from Hobby Lobby
Oh, super cute! Love the way you pieced the word together like that...and the tip on positioning the letters...why had that not occurred to me?! We always go around the table at supper time and each person tells something they learned that day. This will be mine...how to position clear letters. Thanks for the educational video! ;)
Posted by: Tami H | April 09, 2008 at 05:15 PM
Oh my gosh - this little guy is just TOO cute! Your coloring job is fantastic! And I love all of the layering you did with the different sections of paper, too. Lots of dimension and interest! :)
And using gemstones as the ellipsis?! *THUD* Pure genius, miss! :D
(PS - I'm totally addicted to your videos now, heehee!)
Posted by: Lisa C | April 09, 2008 at 05:17 PM
This is really cute! Thanks for the Gamsol tip. I always wondered how to get that look from using colored pencils.
Posted by: Roree | April 09, 2008 at 05:31 PM
What a great video and such a cute card. I can't believe how much I learned from watching the video. I will save myself so much time and frustration utilizing your tips. Thank you!! I do have a question for you about sewing on paper. Do you have to backstitch (is that even what it's called?) at the start and finish to keep the thread from coming loose?
Posted by: Ammie K | April 09, 2008 at 07:18 PM
Darling card!
Boy, love the tip on lining up the clear alphas.. I tell ya, my system is so slowwwww... position, stamp, reposition...repeat..
Lots of fun & new techniques for me in this card! Definitely a great lesson day...
Posted by: Andi Sexton (rrlscrapgal) | April 09, 2008 at 07:34 PM
What a cute card! I love everything about it!
Yes, you are an enabler... Had to go buy a number of things last weekend based on what you've done here and at Hero Arts. Love your work!
Posted by: Sarah M | April 09, 2008 at 08:04 PM
What a cute card! I love everything about it!
Yes, you are an enabler... Had to go buy a number of things last weekend based on what you've done here and at Hero Arts. Love your work!
Posted by: Sarah M | April 09, 2008 at 08:05 PM
great tip on the alpha stamps. Never would have thought of that one. Also, I had never heard of gamsol before. I'll have to try it. THanks.
Posted by: Tina | April 09, 2008 at 08:23 PM
Very informative! Super video. You crammed a lot of good tips into six minutes. Loved how you punched out the word (and owl) and then positioned it back on the other "thanks". Also liked how you lined up you letters. I have that same letter stamp set, love it, just wish they would have duplicated some of the letters so that you could spell out words like "happy" without having to stamp "hap" followed by "py" kwim?
Louise
Posted by: Louise | April 09, 2008 at 09:41 PM
Great video Jennifer! What an adorable card -- even if you did almost shake his eyes off! heehee
Posted by: Jana | April 09, 2008 at 10:41 PM
what a fun video ... and a fun card. so many great tips and ideas that you shared with just one card! and now i remembered what i wanted to get at the craft store last time i was there ... googley eyes! lol!
Posted by: laura vegas | April 10, 2008 at 12:21 AM
holy shmoly, guess I'm gonna need some gamsol now...great video sweety!
Posted by: Shari Carroll | April 10, 2008 at 01:11 AM
You are so cute---oh my! What a great tutorial! Off to snag me some of that wonderful stuff! Darling, darling card!
Melissa
Posted by: Melissa | April 10, 2008 at 01:23 AM
I am BLOWN away. All that I have been annoyed with in stamping is slowly melting, thank to your videos, Jennifer!!!!!!!!!!that gamsol is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! TFS
Posted by: Bridget =) | April 10, 2008 at 06:51 AM
Another GREAT, informative video, Jennifer! I like watercolor pencils because I love the "blended" look, but this does the trick! A Caution to pregnant or nursing Mothers: when I was "shopping" for the Gamsol, I noticed they have a blending pencil that does not contain mineral spirits(better for Baby)...
Thank you for Mini-Class today...I LOVE learning!
Posted by: Glee Scrap | April 10, 2008 at 12:33 PM
so cute!!!!
Posted by: Amy | April 10, 2008 at 01:50 PM
Wow, really loving your videos. They are so well put together and so informative. Your ideas are amazing. I look forward to learning lots from you in the future. Just wish we were able to get hold of all the amazing products you use here in South Africa!
Posted by: Rene' Sharp | April 10, 2008 at 02:16 PM
Hi Jennifer, wonderful blog. I'd never heard of Gamsol before, so thanks for sharing the tip. Adorable card and video too :-)
Posted by: Carolyn Peeler | April 10, 2008 at 02:48 PM
You totally blow my mind with the speed you can put a card together with all the little details!! I love making cards but they always take me so long. As always you have challenged me to keep making them and who knows someday I may just be faster! Lol!!
Posted by: Tracy Lathrop | April 10, 2008 at 04:29 PM
Great tip for using the alpha stamps, and the Gamsol. Can't wait to try some Gamsol. And the card is super cute, too!!!!
Posted by: Candy | April 10, 2008 at 05:26 PM
yes great informative video. I too have never heard of gamsol but it looks cool! i love the way you put the card together.
Posted by: fiona | April 10, 2008 at 05:39 PM
This card is so adorable. Thanks again for all your tips. Gotta go run out and by me some gamsol now!
Posted by: Jane | April 11, 2008 at 12:19 AM
great card jen!
thanks for the videos.
Posted by: kimbermcgray | April 11, 2008 at 12:25 AM
i love your voice! very clear and you sounded really great.
you were very fast yet your card was amazing!!!
Posted by: lovely cee | April 11, 2008 at 03:57 AM
Very cool!! I totally love this card. I need to use pop dots more, and also get hold of that gamsol stuff :o) Another great video Jen!!!
Posted by: Megan Renfree | April 11, 2008 at 07:13 AM
Absolutely...ADORABLE!!
Thanks for the Gamsol info. It's now on my SHOPPING LIST!
wendy
Posted by: wendy vecchi | April 11, 2008 at 08:07 AM
What a gorgeous card!!! I have always been your fan, Jennifer.
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Dayami
Posted by: Dayami | April 11, 2008 at 09:10 PM
Another gorgeous card, you're work is so inspiring. Just wondered if you have ever tried using baby oil instead of the odourless mineral spirits? It works just as well if not better and there is not the risk of brain damage that comes with long term use of gamsol.
Posted by: Susy | May 03, 2008 at 04:18 AM