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Tuesday 30 September 2008

Video Tutorial - Blurred Focus and Water Stamping Techniques

In this 2-part tutorial, I will be showing you how to make cool wire-bound notepads like the ones shown above - perfect as stocking stuffers or teacher gifts!

In part 1, we'll look at 2 interesting stamping techniques, one using water instead of ink, and one using a single inkpad for a tone-on-tone effect (you can use different colours too, like I did with the image of the two girls above).

In part 2 (tomorrow) we'll focus on the basics of binding projects with the Bind-it-all machine, including a fool-proof method of easily positioning your holes on projects longer than 3 inches! I know from the emails I've received in the past that many of you are intimidated by binding with more than 6 holes, as you're concerned about knowing where to punch the holes correctly. Hopefully that problem will be a thing of the past! There will also be a chance to win one of the samples I made during the video!!

If you're not familiar with techniques of blending distress inks, start by checking out my earlier tutorial here!

49 comments:

  1. Dan!
    Thanks for the video...
    I love that you are starting
    at the beginning or basics.
    I have stamps but am still new
    to stamping.

    Denise

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  2. Thanks Dan! I love your tutorials. You make it look sooo easy! I can't wait to try the water stamping technique and I'm looking forward to part 2 tomorrow!

    Cheers,
    Tinks (from the SCAL yahoo group)

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  3. Very cool techniques. It makes me want to start stamping.

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  4. Very cool video, Dan. The quality was great on my monitor. Well, after buying every color of alcohol inks-yesterday-I find I need to return to the shop and pick up the distress pads (and apparently, a Cropper Hopper tin to hold them. I already have a labeler).

    I'm looking forward to seeing the BIA video. That's on my list to investigate. THANKS!

    Sheree

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  5. Dan, Thanks for sharing so generously with all of us. Your video is great! You make your instructions so clear and easy to follow. I look forward to learning more from you!
    Gale M.

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  6. Good one Dan!! Andf this time I actually have my supplies and give it go!!

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  7. Awesome techniques Dan!!! Love your video tutorials!!!!

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  8. Another great vid...thank you for this it might be just what I need to get me 'playing' a bit more with my stamps.

    Toni :o)

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  9. A fantastic tutorial. I love all distressing effects but have no idea how to do it. Thanks I will have a go at it today.

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  10. Excellent vids Dan. Really clear and easy to follow, well done

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  11. I am no goof at stamping - but perhaps I will get better learning from a master!! Love those notebooks.Donna x

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  12. WOW what great techniques Dan! Thanks so much for sharing these... I must try them out, although I don't think I'll be as confident (or accurate) as you when stamping for the second time.

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  13. Thank you Dan ... I always find your tutorials most educational!! :)))

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  14. Hooray! What a lovely video tutorial. I love it. I will be back to check out the others to come. thanks!

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  15. Thanks for another great tutorial Dan, you always make the techniques so easy to understand and clear.

    Corrina

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  16. Thanks Dan! You make it all look so easy. Can't wait to try this.
    Laura

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  17. brilliant tuut , you can hardly go wrong with these instructions, I cannot wait till tomoorow for episode two.
    off to try this one out now.

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  18. Great video Dan, you are a natural so keep on making them PLEASE! Now I have to go look for more colors of distress ink....hmmmmm a reason to go shopping (like I need more stuff) LOL
    Dawn

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  19. WOW agin you have taught me new things, love the easy explanations you give, your a natural teacher of art Dan, thankyou so much for sharing your talent with us x

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  20. Hi Dan!!
    that was a great tutorial!!
    Thank YOu!!
    Dorothy

    2nd Chance Paper Craft Tool
    vcrlady.blogspot.com

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  21. Fantastic!!!!!!!!

    Thanks so much. I can't wait to see the bind it all one!!

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  22. Thanks so much Dan - Brilliant!!!and you make it look so easy

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  23. Thanks dan-I'm just starting out with distress inks and your tutorials have been so helpful-and freely given, much appreciated.

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  24. I am ver ver excited Dan - tis a bit late for me tonight ... but I shall treat myself to s viewing tomorrow night ... really looking forward to it XXXX

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  25. Hi, recently found your blog and just love your technique videos and your style of stamping.
    Great stuff!!!

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  26. O this is so cool and I learn something from you everytime.
    Thank you so much for sharing your time and talent.

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  27. Love your tutorials, Dan. I've been away from my PC and from creating for a few months but raring to go again now and these techniques have got me reaching straight for my stamps and Distress Inks - ta very much and keep up the good work!!!

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  28. What a great tutorial! I have been stamping for years and rarely find something new to play with, but I realy like this and you did a great job of showcasing it. Thanks, Viki aka Burningrubber

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  29. wonderful tutorial!!!! thanks for showing me how it works.

    now I really want one!!!!

    lorene

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  30. I love the tutorial!! I'm new and need all the help I can get.

    Thanks!
    Rain

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  31. Dan, that was amazing. I don't have any reason to have a BIA,but now I want one...You should be ing of the enablers.. Thank yo for the video, Sheri swillsh@yahoo.com

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  32. Awesome techniques! Thanks for sharing!
    Cheers
    Liz

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  33. Thanks for making this tutorial. going to give it a go!

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  34. Hi Dan, fabulous videos, very informative!!. Your getting to be pretty good at this, young man, watch out the Beeb will be snapping you up soon. Thanks for your hard work... Ronnie

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  35. Dan,
    Your tutorials are excellent! I only wish I had half of your creativity! I think I need to go out and get some distress inks!!

    Vicki W.

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  36. Fab stuff Dan - love the video

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  37. Thanks Dan! Your tutorials are really good. I'm learning a lot.

    Kim M.

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  38. Great tutorial Dan, thanks for showing us new techniques - I'm hoping to have a "play" today.

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  39. Fantastic technique Dan - thanks xx

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  40. Just a note to say thank you Dan
    Crafty stamper that you am!
    I learn so much, just a beginner me
    Lots of tips inspiring to see,
    Imagination is being stirred
    Your blog and knowledge much preferred.
    Marilynn

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  41. Another one I'll have to come back to. The notebooks are fab Dan :)
    Anne x

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  42. Thanks Dan, That was explained so clearly , I look forward to your next tutorial, thanks Jaqi

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  43. TY Dan for the finish up of this tutorial. I just got my BIA this week. The new pink one. Yum. But was glad to see how to continuously punch. Will be good on my 2 scrapbooks I have ready to bind.
    TFS

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  44. Fabulous tutorial! Thanks so much! I just found your blog, and will be back for more...
    smiles,Deena

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  45. Thank you for the tutorial on these techniques.

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