KiymiKrafts, (Jenn) had a fun challenge to use crayons somehow, anyhow on a card. Mull, mull, mull. Let’s try making a seal. (not sure how clear it is, but it’s suppose to be an intertwined M & A)
I suppose I should have read this Martha Stewart article on Melting crayons BEFORE I tried this, but live & learn, that’s my life. I melted the crayons at a temperature too high, I believe (350F) … came out like lava. But for what it’s worth, here’s what I did:
Had a tough time taking off the paper on the crayons, they were kinda old.
Lesson learned: MESSY! Probably should have lined with a cupcake liner or maybe even melted less crayon & poured it while hot onto parchement paper lined cookie sheet to make it look more like a traditional seal.
Wait for it to cool a bit … it was so hot, it would probably have melted the rubber on the stamp LOL! While it was cooling, I stamped a background image with my stampendous stamping quad (faux).
I’m not sure what I think of it, but it’s my go at a challenge with crayons, thanks, Jenn!
EDITED: The monogram stamp, only had “Design by Henry c.1985 Temple City, CA” on it. I bought it, cheap, as I remember (like under $10 a few years ago), at Heather’s Stamping Haven in Ottawa (had a ton on shelf, and what she doesn’t have, Heather will order in & call you, she’s so easy to talk with). It’s the same place I bought the quad … and a ‘few’ other things too. LOL! I saw a Graphic Design Forum that was trying to track down the ‘Design by Henry’ monogram stamp in this thread.
Wow, wow, wow! I think this is amazing! You did a great job! I really like your seal. Did you special order it? It looks so authentic and the font is beautiful! You did a good job of incorporating your seal with the background of the card. That stampendous stamp is a keeper! The marbling is so real looking. I bet this stamp is far less messy than that stupid web spray I was looking for for two years! LOL. Thanks for the tips on melting the crayons. I think this would be a great way to use all those little crayons that break. This way nothing goes to waste. I also like the way you do your tutorials. You are always so willing to share what YOU know. Your tips are invaluable. Just like the saying, “two heads are better than one”. I believe that. I think we have a positive community forming of stampers like you that are willing to share and take the time to post these tutorials. I wish I had this kind of support when I was starting out. All these little hints here and there really serve as time savors in the end.
Mahalo for sharing. Mahalo for participating. And a BIG Mahalo for always stopping by and leaving such nice comments! Jenn
PS I’m trying to make time to look further back in your archives. I did notice something I haven’t noticed before. Your quotes! I love Mrs Angelo’s quote! Thanks for sharing! I’ll have to preach this one to the kids.
How cool! Thanks for sharing, especially with the tips! Hmmm… now where are all those broken crayons hiding??
I am looking for the stamp that you used to make the seal. Could you let me know where you got it from? Thank you.