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Oh dear… this stamp set brings back memories!!! I can’t even begin to tell you how many years I tortured my mom by having hamsters!! I had them, my sisters had them… it was mayhem!! 

So, when I saw this Hamster Wheel Cubbies stamp and die set it was a must have!! I love how the coordinating die creates the doors, windows, and wheels for the cute little rascals to sneak in and out of!! 

I started these images off by water coloring the main areas. I finished by adding extra shading with a couple of Copic markers. I like to mix the two mediums for deeper colors and additional blending. 

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Art Impressions HAMSTER WHEEL CUBBIES… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp WONKY RECTANGLES… [ SSS ] Mijello MISSION GOLD WATER COLOR… [ SSS ] Silver BLACK VELVET Brush Size 4… [ SSS ] Silver BLACK VELVET Brush Size 2… [ SSS ] Silver BLACK VELVET Brush Size 8… [ SSS ] Faber-Castell COLLAPSIBLE WATER CUP… [ SSS ] Tim Holtz 8.5 X 11 DISTRESS… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100#… [ SSS ] Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad… [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad… [ SSS ] Copic Sketch MARKER W3 WARM GRAY Grey [ SSS ] Copic Sketch Marker E44 CLAY Dark Gray [ SSS ] Copic Sketch MARKER e47 DARK BROWN [ SSS ] Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun… [ SSS ] 3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE… [ SSS ] Tim Holtz Tonic Craft MINI SNIPS… [ SSS ] Spellbinders PLATINUM 6 Die Cutting… [ SSS ]

Hello friends! We’re always on the look-out for tools and supplies that will make crafting easier, more efficient and even cleaner!

Today we have a quick tip video for you, featuring a new adhesive tool that we think you will LOVE; the Glue Sponge! Check out the video below to learn how to use it and find out some helpful tips!

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 Here are some highlights you’ll find interesting!

• This clever little sponge, soaked in a permanent (but non-toxic!) adhesive.
• The glue is acid free, which means it won’t “yellow” your projects over time.
• Perfect for not just paper, but also items such as twine, cloth, thin plastics and wood, and even sequins!
• Dries clear (super helpful, especially for clear sequins!)

• A great solution for adhering delicate, die cut sentiments to your card projects!
• Use with an ink blending tool and sponge to apply glue to larger die cuts and papers.

You can find this awesome Glue Sponge over at our Simon Says Stamp store. We hope you’ll check this clever tool out; we have a feeling you will enjoy working with it as much as we have!

SUPPLIES

GLUE SPONGE Acid-Free Liquid Gluing… [ SSS ] Tim Holtz Tonic REPLACEMENT NON-STICK… [ SSS ] Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS… [ SSS ] We R Memory Keepers PRECISION TWEEZER… [ SSS ]

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