We have discovered some great goodies for you and thought you might like something new to play with!
Or you can’t resist picking up that beautiful eggplant from the grocers even though you’re not sure how to prepare it? All because the “thing” got your juices going and before you know it you are off on some great ride with creativity. That’s how we feel about paper. Autumn seems to inspire the making of things. Which is good. Cause if you start making now, you got yourself some sweet gifts to give to loved ones. No, I am not going to mention the word, but I know you know what we all know. Time flies! And before you know it, the season is here. Anyway, enjoy your time now! And if you are a paper lover like we are, come in and enjoy our new shipment of gorgeous papers from India and Italy. Perhaps creative inspiration will take hold of you too.
The concept of using personal seals dates back to ancient Egypt, where seals were applied to documents using strips of material. Over the ages, seals have been composed of clay, bees wax, resin and more recently sealing wax.
Sealing an envelope with a wax seal is a great way to make your letter stand out from the rest as it adds a touch of elegance and class.
There are generally two methods to apply wax seals. In the first method, you can directly apply the melted wax to your document/envelope before applying the seal, as shown in the video below:
In the second method, you can choose to apply all your seals to non-stick craft paper (a.k.a. wax paper) first, as shown in the video below. After the seals hardens, peel off and apply to the original document or envelope with craft glue. This method ensures that every finished product has a perfect seal. We recommend practicing before applying your seals to your creations.
The wax seal stamper should be oiled before each use. Baby, mineral & vegetable oil all work well.
The above video shows you step-by-step guide to making your own western theme invitation card (courtesy of eHow.com). Enjoy!
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