Easy Inky Treescape Friendship Cards! (Plus bonus stamp storage tips!)

[@KathleenRenninger]

Very nice card ; clever technique. Also loved your idea about storing stamps using laminated package & CD storage sleeves. Always a joy to watch your videos!

[@brumak9620]

I thought I was really building up my Rubber Tapestry/peg stamp collection, but looking at yours I see how far behind I am. That is quite a collection. Love the technique you just showed us, and will try it out this weekend. I learn so much for you. Thanks for sharing!

[@2bczar4u]

Lindsay, you are one fast talker! Love your work.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

sorry! I didn't realize I was going fast til I listened back, the chilly temperature in my studio put a little pep in my step...er, speech:)

[@sonialynnstation9905]

Very “friendly “ looking! Techniques are simple and also have beauty in blending shades! A great video to start a Friday morning! Ty!

[@marjimiller3985]

Linsey, ever since I started attaching my embossing buddy to my Versamark inkpad with a rubber band, I haven’t forgotten to use it! 😂😂😂

[@janicek9399]

Marji Miller That's a good tip, thanks!

[@lesleyritchie5085]

great idea I constantly forget

[@thefrugalcrafter]

good tip!

[@melb.4609]

You have inspired me to rubberband my powder pouch to my heat gun so I don't forget about using it. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@taylorjudi]

Peg stamps were a supply from my past. I gave all but one tiny spider away long ago. (not that I had as many as you). Now I wish I had saved them after watching all your recent videos. Love, love, love your videos, and this card in particular.

[@marciec6859]

Thanks ! Yes, I did enjoy this video and I'd love to see more smaller watercolor painting type content. But I love everything you do.

[@jimflack9462]

Once again, you showed me a new way to use what I already have. Your cards are beautiful. I use eyelets once in a while, but I don't have the fancy tools. I use a setting tool and a ball peen hammer on an old plastic cutting board. Not as easy, but get the same results. Use what we have, right?? Love all your videos. I come away having learned something every time. You make my retirement so much more pleasant.😀

[@janesassalos7187]

I have been a fan of yours for a long time. You never disappoint with content or delivery. I love your storage ideas too!

[@aprilsmommy1]

These cards are so beautiful!! The embossing powder and the watercolor looks amazing! Thank you Lindsay :)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thanks!

[@saradeesign]

I have become addicted to peg stamps lately. Love love love them

[@MR-kj8jd]

I love your bubbly personality,and I love your videos!

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Your stamp sets are lovely, and so are your cards!

[@melb.4609]

Lindsay, these are beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@pokey3010]

Love your ideas Lindsay, so much fun so amazing! I am overwhelmed! Time need more time.. lol

[@purpleplump6650]

Beautiful cards. Very jealous of all your peg stamps 😊 !!!!! 🌳🌳💜💜

[@theOmega989]

Wow! That's an impressive amount of peg-stamps! I am sooo jelly! Lol! I aspire to have that many peg-stamps someday. Those things look like so much fun. The cards you made are absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to try that technique. You are a craft-genius! And you are my crafty hero. Hmmm... 💭 'Faster than a speeding 'To-Do' list! More Powerful Than An Urge To Nap! ABLE TO DEFEAT EXCESSIVE SPENDING FOR CRAFT SUPPLIES IN A SINGLE VIDEO! LOOK UP ON THE INTERNET! SHE'S AN ARTIST! SHE'S A FINANCIAL ADVISOR! SHE'S..."THE FRUGAL CRAFTER"!'. Rofl! Oh boy, I have waaay too much time on my hands! Lol! Thanks for the "toot" (Tutorial)! . ~Much crafty love and appreciation, Angela 💟 P.S. "I" love your craftroom. I could live there - happily! 😂

[@ConnieHildebrand]

Love both the Cards and the organization. Thanks.

[@sharonlones942]

Thanks Lindsay~ I love these cards. So easy and so versatile

[@ellennieminen9636]

Love the tutorials, tips and tricks, I guess I don't play enough to see what colors work well together, need to study the color wheel more. I really like how effortlessly you create.

[@M4DC4T01]

Hi Lindsay. I suffered a serious illness recently (basically I had 8 strokes in a 10 month period) and at the young age of 41 it was horrifying. I lost the ability to do all the things i love and had to alter my life drastically. I found art again which is great and your videos kept me going through the tough times and taught me a lot. Recently my local hobbycraft had a sale and reduced their 14ml winsor and newton professional paints to £1.00 each! As you can imagine I was gobsmacked at the price so I virtually cleared them out and bought over 100 tubes! So as a massive thankyou I would like to send you some if you would like? Let me know if you want some. Thanks again Lindsay and greetings from the UK.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

aww, that is very kind of you but not necessary but I thank you for the offer, my watercolor paint drawers are full to bursting:) Great find though and I am sure you will go through them. Thank you for thinking of me tho, you are very sweet:)

[@beckyshepard7751]

thanks again! these really are perfect for batches of sympathy cards??? we could use our glitter inks for Christmas batches too.... such a versatile card idea for design challenged me

[@emilypoole5686]

What a gift to have found your videos. Years ago I was over the moon for Peg Stamps and got them out again tonight after watching your video and got the fever again. Love how you craft and teach, easy breezy cool! I want everything from your site of course but have started my Wishlist. Do you have and sell your extra index cards from old sets as I loved how you laminated them but I love to make Frig Magnets out of that size floral papers. IF so, would love to buy some, MANY! Being on a budget, have to allow biweekly purchases but so far, am loving your site/store. Thank you so much for getting me back into the joy of stamping again. After 25 yrs, I had lost interest but have got my Oxide Inks and ready to go!

[@histerp51]

Lovely Lindsay.. I was going to order your stamps today just to have something made by you.. but they are amazing and I love your videos sooo much.. hugs just love these cards and learned a lot..

[@KiritaWindwalker]

Not sure if you've heard this but if you store your ink pads upside down it helps keep the ink closer to the surface so they last longer. Im not sure if it matters when you refill them, but I know its helpled me keep mine wetter longer.

[@janinewoodhull3611]

Yes, I love hearing about storage ideas, as well as your card tutorials.

[@baxtersmomma]

love those cute little laminated peg stamp cards...and ALL THOSE PEG STAMPS...AHHHH! I love it! I was drooling! lol! Beautiful card as well...I love the watercolor technique! So neat! And very pretty! Thank you Lindsay! ☺

[@thefrugalcrafter]

aww, thanks Marci:)

[@baxtersmomma]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich You're so welcome!!!

[@triciahenk8550]

Thank you, this was a beautiful card. I do enjoy learning about new ways to store my products, who doesn't need more organization. Yes, please keep the ideas coming.

[@j.c.7555]

Beautiful card! I love the colors... some of my favorite colors. Your idea for the stamps and index cards I will remember! Nice to pass it on!Thanks!🤗

[@bethcyr6652]

Wow! So pretty! Wonderful tips too! Thank you!

[@barbhayes5613]

Wow! Those cards look great - love the watercolor effect the Distress Oxides create. Cheers

[@kimberlywalker1015]

I love this technique...beautiful card....appreciate those storage ideas, too.

[@angelinafernandez8425]

Awesome Lindsay! I just had to purchase the stamps! tfs Great card. Angie

[@racheljolley26352]

Oh lovely card ideas, thank you. Loved all the cards you made, gorgeous, and I must try this.

[@BarbaraSabo224ever]

Lindsay, You Rock! You always make me laugh! I always learn from you. Thank you for sharing!

[@elizabethmacchi509]

Love this card technique and organizing videos too! Would love to see you do an Acrylic Pour please!!

[@miriamdiamond-barber3531]

I bought your trees and foliage stamps. I am loving them!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thank you!

[@helenlouise8978]

Love your cards Lindsay. Thank you, you are an inspiring lady

[@thefrugalcrafter]

aww, thanks!

[@debthereb12]

Love the cards... look 👀 at all those peg stamps 😱 love it!

[@jesseb5112]

The reinker for versafine isn't cheap, but I have the mini pad and my reinker should arrive tomorrow. I am paranoid about my pads drying out mid project. I love the oxides, but I need to buy rubber bands and store them upside down. I reink my oxides a lot. Thank you for your comments about the embossing pouch

[@elizabethnetzer5633]

Love the cards and the storage ideas are great, thanks so much.

[@angelhelp]

My peg stamps are organized by what they are. Daisy & sunflower-type flowers, wild and domestic-type rose flowers, leaves, twigs, berries, animals, leafy twigs, pine (cones and needles), and Christmas are some of my categories. Size doesn’t matter because I pop them into a quart-sized ziplock bag which is plenty roomy. Right now, the bags are piled into 2 smallish cardboard boxes that live on my desk. The set from whence they came doesn’t matter to me.

[@dinahsoar6982]

The card is great; love it. Good storage solutions too. We eat a lot of ready to eat organic salad greens and I use the clear boxes it comes in for storage and organization. . They work well b/c they are see through and they have lids so you can stack them on top of each other if need be.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

good idea especially for light things like ribbon, feathers and yarn!

[@lorraineturner2817]

Beautiful cards Lindsay, I am still struggling to find a great watercolour paper that is good for water colour but also for printing on too. In order that I can print an outline and water colour or colour with my Prismacolour coloured pencils. Great tips about the painter's tape thanks Lindsay and the containers. I try and find containers that are a good size for the objects that are to go in them. Re-cycled containers are great if you can get them other than that the Bargain stores are great for boxes, crates, baskets etc. too. Thank you for sharing this with us crafters today. :O)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Lorraine Turner try fabrino studio hot press #140 watercolor paper, good quality and affordable

[@judybeaver8089]

Love these cards and will definitely laminate the material that comes with the peg stamps. What a great idea!😁👍🏻

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thanks! I was so pleased with how they turned out!

[@katm6960]

Linsey, I just love your enthusiasm and knowledge you share with all of us. Thank you! Love these cards, also. Question? What is the little acrylic piece you have your sponge in?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Kat M it is a glass chess peice

[@ruthanplant5438]

Thank you for this beautiful technique and idea

[@elizabeth50mahoney]

Awesome cards. You're a great teacher!

[@gloriaeike4973]

I ordered your stamps -- the tree stamps and they are awesome! Great video and ideas. Unfortunately I'm a klutz with a Cropodile and returned it. Need lessons for that as well!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I really like mine but we are all different, other punches might suit you better

[@wordscrafter]

Love the cards! I need to remember to use some eyelets. I have bunches:) Quick question-where do you typically buy your reinkers.

[@ConnieHildebrand]

Always interested in storage ideas....thanks!.

[@StylHarmony]

Beau-ti-ful !!!! Loooove them !!! Thanks Lindsay

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thanks lady!

[@meowmom5]

Beautiful cards, very helpful video, thanks.

[@826313sherry]

can't wait to try this technique. Thanks for sharing

[@AuntieRanna]

I have that same wire bin! I think it originally had bath/body products. I love to repurpose containers.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

yes it was!

[@bonnerdebbie]

Cute cards and good storage tips.

[@carried9130]

I love the colors you used, and the tree stamps you designed! I've not found them in the UK yet...hoping someone here will start to carry them. Thanks for sharing!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

rubber stamp tapestry will ship but if you want a local vendor you can ask your local store to stock them. I think RST sells wholesale.

[@carried9130]

I will ask around my local stores, thanks 😀

[@carried9130]

And again, thanks for this tutorial, I love this technique. This is so beautiful, and I'm looking forward to practicing it. And awesome Tic Tac container reuse!

[@murphy1384]

Always looking for organization ideas. Love the cards

[@charlesmark714]

Love the card...how did you make the blending tool?

[@Eyes2C.]

Great cards Lindsey! Do u have any tutorials or an idea for DIY post it tape for masking??? A lot of ppl are using it for making cards... no money left for supplies for awhile unless I want to be divorced and live in a refrigerator box under an overpass somewhere. Haha!!! Thanks from a LONG time subbie... 2009 i think.. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@michelegourd5742]

Thanks for the video !!! Love your cards and your ideas !!:)

[@Rockymtnbloom]

Impressive cards ! My unmounted rubber stamps do not stick to acrylic blocks. Are you using adhesive or a different kind of block?

[@anitaholmes6824]

Gorgeous cards! TFS

[@Elizabeth45840]

I Love your video! Would watercolours work for this also. I don't have any distress products.

[@joancoleman3652]

Thank-you! This was so very interesting!!!😊

[@bettyhall9777]

Gorgeous , love the stamp sets

[@marycosta3202]

Awesome card! Love the storage ideas, I do the same thing, finding all kinds of containers to store my things in. I even use the little square tub I get when I go to the hospital! I was wondering why you don't use blue painters tape instead of masking tape? Just wondering. Have an awesome day!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Honestly, because the masking tape at the dollar tree is low tack like painters tape but way cheaper. When I learned that I stopped buying the blue stuff:)

[@marycosta3202]

Well that makes sense! sorry i was just wondering, thank you!

[@ktqn1]

Love the look of these cards! Is it just water in the spray bottle?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+ktqn1 yes:)

[@myssticablack3729]

Which heat tool do you use, Lindsey? I've had no "luck" with mine and would like to buy one that's stood the test of time. ;)

[@minnahumble2294]

Love your cards! Definitely plan to try some. Please hold the products still when you put them up to the camera. I'm getting eye strain trying to read the labels.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'm sorry, I linked to the products in the video description too, hope that helps.

[@seapossumsforrest8162]

Loved this! Thank you for being so inspiring!

[@cassiescreations9828]

I would tell you that these cards are beautiful but everyone else already has!😀

[@thefrugalcrafter]

aww, thank you!

[@janetteaguirre-terry2986]

Right! Lindsey you are talented. Plus I thought oh uh she’s stamping the black trees too much but it looks great! See! I wouldn’t have done that.y problem Is that I have a loaded and stocked craft room but I don’t wanna use all my beautiful inks, paints, copies and even my heavy weight watercolor paper n Bristol paper because I don’t wanna waste. I have to practice though. Get me some cheap paper, inks, and paints. Leave my expensive products when I learn more. Thanks for sharing. You need to come to San Diego and teach me. LOL. That would be totally amazing. Your awesome Lindsey.

[@maggiedudley8756]

I love these cards!

[@michellesmixedmediamadness]

Great cards Lindsay!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Michelle Amoroso Lutz thanks!

[@robinodowd458]

This is really beautiful

[@margarethouse9128]

Hi Lindsay , Am waiting for my 2nd order from Peg Stamps, could you please tell me what glue to use to stick your red rubber stamps to acrylic blocks .thank you.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I mix a little aleenes tack it over and over with a little water and brush a thin coat of glue on the back of the stamp (trim them apart first tho!) and let it dry and you are good to go:) Here is the glue I use: pegstamps.com/aleene-s-tack-it-over-over.html

[@margarethouse9128]

Thank you very much will order some in USA if i cant buy it here thanks again

[@tracybourdon-thomas8502]

Love those cards! Where did you get those eyelets? Please tell me.

[@jaspermartin7444]

I know Holly Lobby has some, but if one is not close to you then there's always amazon, they have pretty much everything.

[@tracybourdon-thomas8502]

Jasper Martin yes I know they have some, thank you, Micheals, Joanne’s, and Walmart do too. But I was wondering where she got those specific colors.

[@jaspermartin7444]

Holly Lobby has those specific colors :-) I almost bought some the last time I was there but then decided I'd bought enough other stuff, lol.

[@createniks]

Those cards are awesome. Also that is a crazy amount of peg stamps. 🤑🤑

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I know, it's getting out of hand LOL! They all work so well together that I am constantly using different ones.

[@loke-art7383]

Love your work😃

[@jeanieferretti4203]

Love the card! Thank you

[@babaandthebean8564]

Do you make these cards to sell or for personal use? Can you sell things made with stamps or is there any copyright type issues? Thanks

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes, you can sell hand stamped cards and art made with the stamps:) They are an angel company:)

[@marjimiller3985]

Ps I love your new stamp sets! You go girl!

[@juliemckinley3895]

very cool! going to have to try this

[@carmencasillas3793]

love your card .

[@laurenbutler3452]

Great fun wonderful cards!

[@LindaJuneDisley]

Love these cards. Hugs xxx

[@DrawingWithFire]

Great video Lindsay! 😁

[@KendelJoyDarragh]

Lindsay, I wonder, if there are any alternative media I already have that I could use instead of distress inks or oxides, which I don’t have. I have watercolors (paints, pencils, and crayons), Pebbles chalks, die based ink pads, pigment inkpads, a few chalk ink pads, and water-based brush markers. Would any of these be a substitute for the distress products? Thanks!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I have a tutorial where I fake the look of distress oxides with dyeink and awhite pigment ink pad here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4unl3ihaaZog9U

[@lesleyritchie5085]

love love love these

[@bethmerkle1304]

Beautiful!

[@beckyb4074]

Love the look of the cards but I don't have any of the things you used, I don't even have a crop-a-dile yet, but 1 question - do you have to use specific eyelets and brads with the crop-a-dile, like their brand only? I need to make a simple card for a friend who's in a lot of physical pain, so I wanted to make something to cheer her up. I'm going to look through some of your other videos for something I can do. Thanks again for everything. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

[@thefrugalcrafter]

nope, they take any brand, in fact I on't think they even make eyelets. you can try other inks or watercolors for the color strip, get creative and use what you have!

[@beckyb4074]

Thank you so much Lindsay. You're the best. Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate all your help and advice. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

[@WendyKCraftSite]

Very lovely.

[@yelsyels]

Would these eyelet punches be ok to use just for punching holes in tags?....I have been using a hole punch for tags but feel the hole is sometimes on the large side for the smallness of some of my tags

[@gimmedatstick]

I just recently used my cropadile for the first time, and punched the holes, used the eyelets, and threaded 1/4" ribbon through them for a tassel for bookmarks I made. Worked perfectly!!!

[@gimmedatstick]

Also...that cropadile is worth every cent I paid for it. It has two sizes of hole punches--both smaller than the regular 1/4" punch. It can set the two sizes of eyelets, and the punch can go through multiple layers of cardstock or paper like butter. My bookmarks were actually little booklets, with a front and back cover of cardstock and 5 layers of typing paper weight pages, too. Worked like a charm! Punched through all 7 layers at once. If you invest in one, look up some "user tips" videos on KZbin, because the cropadile instruction pamphlet with mine wasn't very informative. And you could see if you could use on of the "% off" coupons at one of the big box craft stores. Good luck with your tags!.......gimmedatstick (aka Gina)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Those sound super cute! I have yet to find the item that I can't punch with my crop-a-dial!

[@yelsyels]

Thanks ...decision made to invest in this item.

[@karanseerah]

hey!!can you please review royal talen art creation watercolour❤

[@pamelashield6831]

Rubber Stamp Tapestry are a little hard to obtain in Australia.Other than that, I love your videos!!

[@susanmarielucas2628]

Hey, fellow Aussie! *waves from Emerald Beach, NSW*

[@pamelashield6831]

Waves to you from Brisbane. I have found an Australian distributor for these stamps.

[@Itsonlyasmr]

Beautiful and fun 🌷

[@peggytil]

Great ideas!

[@lizcastillo6313]

Organization is what i need for my craft room i have to box everything up so I can get the room cleaned up again

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You can do it! I did major declutter last year and it was the best thing I ever did for my home

[@charissawilkinson9270]

Thank you.

[@albertgriffin7901]

Can you give us more storage tips please