DIY Frame Stencil For Border Stamps (featuring Winnie & Walter)

I like border stamps, how about you? :)

I love border stamps and have quite a few but I wanted to be able to do more than just stamping them across a page.  I wanted to be able to create a frame around the card with nice mitered edges like a picture frame.  The Holiday Trimmings set from Winnie & Walter is a wonderful set with a candy cane stripe that was perfect for what I wanted to do. I heat embossed it with clear embossing powder over Gina K. Designs Cherry Red ink to give the card some shine.  It almost looks edible.

To achieve the frame I created my own stencil by cutting a 6" x 6" piece of plastic from one of my large stamp storage pouches that I use.  There is a supplies list below for your reference.  I started with a piece of acetate that was 10 mil thick.  That was too thick and the edges would not stamp completely which led me to the stamp pouches which worked perfectly.  I simply took the 6" square plastic and cut it in half on the diagonal and then flipped one of the pieces and lined them up so as to create a triangle opening to stamp in.   Because they are plastic they are washable and reusable.  This would work with any size square as long as your stamp fits.  It is also important to make sure that your card is as close to the exact size of the stencil as possible.

I love how the clear embossing
powder over the red looks.

YouTube Tutorial

Check out this quick little video to help you recreate it :)  I would love to see what this card inspires you to make.  If you happen to post them on Instagram tag #perkypennypapers so I will have a heads up to check it out :)

I am attempting to create videos that are short and sweet and to the point.  We are all busy and my intention is for you to get as much information and ideas for a project in as short a period of time as possible.  This week's video is a double feature:)  Let me know what you think in the comments below and be sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel.  It is much appreciated :)

If you make a project inspired by this post please tag it with #perkypennypapers on Instagram and I will be able to see it :)  Thanks again.

Thank you so much again for checking out this week's project :)

Have a great weekend :)

Joanne and Penny

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Supplies List:

Versamark Ink Shop at: EH | SB | SSS	Scotch Foam Tape Shop at: EH | SSS	Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive Shop at: SB | SSS	Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - 8.5 inch Comfort Trimmer Shop at: EH | SB | SSS
Inkadinkado Embossing Magic Bag Shop at: EH | SSS	Hero Arts Embossing Gun Shop at: EH | SB | SSS	Tombow Mono Adhesive Dots Dispenser Shop at: SSS	Wow Clear Embossing Powder Shop at: EH
Gina K Designs, Jelly Bean Green Ink Shop at: GK	Gina K Designs, Cherry Red Ink Shop at: GK	Avery Elle Stamp & Die Storage Pockets XL Shop at: EH	Avery Elle Cherry Hemp Twine Shop at: EH
Marvy Jewel Picker Shop at: EH	Winnie & Walter, Holiday Trimmings Stamp Set Shop at: SSS	Winnie & Walter, Merry & Bright Stamp set Shop at: SSS