Mix and Match Magic Stamp Mats by Judi Kauffman for The Queen’s Ink

Here’s a fun way to mat your favorite photos, drawings, art prints, or other special items: Create Magic Stamp blocks that you’ve heated and pressed against a variety of low-relief patterns and textures. (Examples: Lace, shells, leaves, buttons, packaging materials.) Use the blocks plus assorted inks, embossing powders and narrow strips of removable tape to decorate mats with openings in a variety of sizes. (Buy, die-cut, or hand-cut your mats.)

Mix and match and layer two or more mats, or stick with just one. Add a frame (not shown). DONE!

A photo gallery to inspire you follows the supply list.

Note: I hold one or two workshops at The Queen’s Ink each year featuring amazing, wonderful Magic Stamp blocks! Check the calendar to see when the next one will be scheduled.

Supplies

• Magic Stamp blocks
• Heat tool
• Mats or mat board
• Inks
• Embossing powders