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Lining up your letterpress!

Posted on September 11, 2013September 11, 2013by Lisa

I just can’t get enough of letterpress, have one more share that I did over the weekend — how to line up your paper so that you get the same placement, every time! It’s as easy as making registration guides to put your paper in. Now, the letterpress bundle comes with some foam squares that […]

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Tips for letterpressing letters.

Posted on September 10, 2013September 10, 2013by Lisa

Heya! Thought I’d share some tips for letterpressing the Studio Calico Alphabet set. First tip — once you get everything setup, you’ll want to make a bunch! Second tip: try different kinds of cardstock. Here I used a textured 4-bar luxe cream notecard from Paper Source. It’s 100% cotton and takes to letterpressing so well! […]

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Letterpress love.

Posted on September 6, 2013September 6, 2013by Lisa

Howdy all! I don’t know if you’ve heard the big news, but Studio Calico has a new letterpress collection that works with Lifestyle Crafts letterpress platform. I was just over the moon when I heard about it! My new goodies arrived yesterday and I had a chance to play a bit today. This is so […]

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Welcome to the world, baby Olivia!

Posted on August 31, 2013August 31, 2013by Lisa

Hi all! Don’t know if you’ve heard the news, but my friend Linda Trace (aka cutiepiechan, aka one super fun and awesome stamper, aka half of the genius behind A Blog Named Hero) just had a baby girl!  Yay! Congratulations, Linda! So happy for you! And the pictures of Olivia are just so adorable! Mary […]

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Double Scoop!

Posted on August 28, 2013August 28, 2013by Lisa

Hiya! September is almost here, and that means I can reveal the Studio Calico monthly kits! This months are called Double Scoop and they are so cool. I know I say it every month, but this month? Yeah this month’s are the best ever! And better yet, there are still some in stock! Double Scoop […]

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Studio Calico Toolbox Class Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Posted on July 19, 2013July 18, 2013by Lisa

Oh me, oh my, have you heard about the Studio Calico Toolbox class? I just know it’s going to be amazing. There’ll be cool tips on stitching, mixed media, misting, and digital from four technique masters. Amy Tan, Celine Navarro, Geralyn Sy and Shanna Noel will each spend a week in August teaching you the […]

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