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I am new to stamping. I bought a crimper because it looked like a fun tool, but I can't figure out how to use the crimped paper. (Yes, I figured out how to crimp the paper!)
I sometimes run narrow strips of cardstock to use as ribbon. Sometimes I do this 'coz I don't have ribbon in the desired color but sometimes it gives a more rustic look (there is a card in my gallery where did this using the now retired set called Holiday Woodcuts).
BTW, glue dots are, imo, the best way to attach crimped cardstock.
1. Crimp lunchbags because they stand up better - I use the crimped bags for trimmings/trash at my workshops. You can also use them for gift bags or (gasp) to make your lunch a little more special!
2. Make spacers for mini scrapbooks - when you crimp them, it increases the loft and helps prevent bulkey scrapbook pages from getting smushed.
3. Crimp a large piece of cardstock, then run it through your paper shredder to make pretty packing material for small gift boxes and bags.
4. Oh yeah - you can also use it to add texture to bits of cardstock to decorate scrapbook pages and greeting cards. If you run it through both ways, it creates a waffle effect!
Have fun with one of my oldest and favorite tools!
__________________ Do or do not - there is no try! (Yoda) / SCS Featured Stamper FS730 / Dirty Dozen Alumni
At the first session of convention one of the presenters folded a piece of cardstock in half, then crimped it, unfolded the cardstock, and then punched out an oval using the sm. oval punch. It looks like a leaf!!! Here is my card:
Here's another way to use a crimper.
How to Make a Treat-a-lope (an envelope bag that you put treats in!)
Seal an envelope. (I usually use a long, business letter ones)
Cut the top third off.
Crimp the bottom part the short way. (This makes the bottom part a slight bit shorter so the top part of the envelope slides over the top.
Stamp and Fill with Treats!
Of course if you wanted to use a stamp wheel, I stamp first then crimp the bottom half.
Check out my SU demo website for pics! http://ruthie.stampinup.net/ArtGallery.aspx
I cut up the brown packing paper that we get with our orders into squares and rectangles approximately card-size and run them through the crimper. When I have to mail a card that has a lot of embellishments, I put a couple of sheets over the embellishments so they won't poke through the envelope.
I made an Easter Card with my Crrimper a couple of years ago!! Just another way to use the crimper.. Here is the link.. You can see the cross in the background of the paper.. Enjoy!
__________________ Desiree Rose
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I have used my crimper to make a metal roof, fences and of course ribbons. I used it for a cowboy card with the cowboy stamped on flat cardstock attached on top of the crimped piece. I've stamped several sized hearts, crimped them and attached all over a card with little bits of black feathers.
These ideas are so cute! I just used mine for a simple make n take at my open house the other day. Nobody bought one, but I think I sparked an interest in some new stampers. Thanks for the useful tips.
What a great idea - crimping the SU packing paper for cushion around embellishments. I love this!!! (must less weight that those lightweight cardboard scraps I tuck in). I always recycle ALL that paper, but this is a wonderful idea. TFS. Cindy
I cut up the brown packing paper that we get with our orders into squares and rectangles approximately card-size and run them through the crimper. When I have to mail a card that has a lot of embellishments, I put a couple of sheets over the embellishments so they won't poke through the envelope.
okay, totally need one now! I had wanted one but never thought of anything else to do with it, other than add a crimped bg paper! Thanks for all the great ideas ladies!! SCSers rock ;)
My crimper was one of the first tools I bought when I started stamping and I forgot all about it. It's been 7 years and I haven't ever used it! Thanks for the inspiration!
You can also use a crimper to create a faux suede effect. Run a piece of cardstock through the crimper several times in different directions to break down the fiber in the paper. Then start from a corner and peel the paper into two pieces. Then stamp (a leaf looks great, but I could imagine a cowboy vests, bugs, etc.) and cut if desired, and use to embellish card or scrapbook pages.
If you fold a piece of CS In half and then run it thru at a diagonal you will get a neat effect - looks really cool on leaf shapes and hearts. It is sort of like a herringbone effect.
__________________ Heather Scott - aka stampez
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Try drawing some pumpkins on orange cards stock, using a black marker to color in the features. Cut them out and then run them through your crimper to create the ridges in the pumpkin. Attach them to a card with pop dots. Add a leaf and stem. Then to complete the look take a short piece of green hemp wound around a stylus to make a curly vine. By experimenting you can make different sizes and shapes of pumpkins.
Try drawing some pumpkins on orange cards stock, using a black marker to color in the features. Cut them out and then run them through your crimper to create the ridges in the pumpkin. Attach them to a card with pop dots. Add a leaf and stem. Then to complete the look take a short piece of green hemp wound around a stylus to make a curly vine. By experimenting you can make different sizes and shapes of pumpkins.
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