Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Hello my friends and welcome!
Today is the second video of my new monthly series Mail Art Monday! Altho today is Tuesday, so Mail Art Monday…on a Tuesday it is!
I will be creating a simple mail art tutorial for stampers each month. I hope you grab your stamps and envelopes and join me!
Todays video features the Simon Says Stamp Peony Bouquet, by CZ Designs. I used the We R Memory Keepers 1 2 3 Punch Board to create an envelope using watercolor paper and my procion dyes (also known as fiber reactive dyes for tie dying).
I hope you enjoy the video!
I would love it if you hit that Subscribe button and don’t forget to ring the bell to be notified of new uploads. Also don’t forget to Like, Comment and Share.
Thanks so much for joining me today! I hope you have a fantastic day and I’ll catch you in the next video!
Inky Hugs,
Katy
Videos using Procion Dye
#TeamTinyKatharineKelly1k | DIY Nuvo Shimmer Powders with Procion Dye
youtu.be/q2QqY94mBqw
Collected Crafty Collab Hop Link in Description Box | Watercoloring Stencils with Procion Dye
youtu.be/ie8f3siZZCo
PRODUCTS USED
We r memory keepers 123 punch board amzn.to/2Wn5Tvj
119 lb watercolor paper amzn.to/2ZrOK5q
Darma Trading Procion Fiber Reactive Dye dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html
Procion dyes Amazon amzn.to/3gWS7Y0
Creative Mark Watercolor brushes amzn.to/30pFmif
Simon Says Stamp Peony Bouquet Stencil Simon-Says-Stamp-Stencil-PEONY-BOUQUET-ssst121467-Hey-Bestie-ssst121467
Repositionable spray adhesive amzn.to/3evTpHI
Pilot G2 Gold Pen amzn.to/2WmNLl0
T-square ruler amzn.to/390KcGy
1/4 inch double sided tape shrsl.com/2dv7s
Envelope Glue Recipes
This glue is to be applied and then let dry and then remoistened.
3 Tbsp White Vinegar
1 Packet* granulated gelatin
1 tsp extract of your choice-I used Mexican Vanilla that I had on hand
1 tsp sugar ( I accidentally used 2 and it works fine, I think it makes it stickier)
*In the US, gelatin is generally sold in envelopes. This is equal to 0.25 ounces granulated gelatin or 4 sheets of leaf gelatin.
Put vinegar in small container and microwave until hot 30-45 seconds. (My microwave is 900 watts and 30 seconds had it just boiling, but not over flowing) any higher wattage and I would watch closely so as not to boil over.
Pour the gelatin into the hot vinegar and mix until dissolved. Next, add the sugar and stir to combine. Finally add in your extract of choice and stir. This will be a bit silky and maple syrup like.
Once you are finished you can place in fridge and it will become jelly like, simply take a chunk out and melt in microwave 10-15 seconds so it liquefies and you are ready to use it again.
100 ml distilled water
10 g gum arabic (powdered)
25 g yellow dextrin (or 20 g tapioca starch + 10 g sugar)
1 drop clove oil
You can purchase gum arabic online or at better art supply stores - take whatever form you can get. If it is in crystal form (semi-irregular rock-salt size) crush it with a mortar and pestle.) Use only distilled water. A copper pot is not absolutely necessary, but copper ions are antimicrobial and antibiotic. Clove oil can be replaced with peppermint oil or left out if you do not plan to store it.
Crush the gum arabic with a mortar and pestle and then soak overnight in a copper pot with 50 ml of the water. In a glass bowl, sift the dextrin (or starch and sugar) into the remaining 50ml of water and mix until the water is cloudy and no clumps remain. Heat the water and gum arabic mixture, but do not bring to a boil! Add the drop of oil and gently whisk in the dextrin with a stainless steel hand whisk. Continue whisking until the solution gels. Remove from heat and pour into a clean and dry mason jar.
When cooled, brush thinly onto your paper envelope and let dry (or use a blow drier to speed the drying). If it gets too thick, thin with distilled water. Keep cool and in a dark place. Do not freeze, use within 6 months.
Bonus: To make yellow dextrin, spread 500g of tapioca starch out on a dry and ungreased cookie sheet and put in an oven at 200 °C. Stir it with a metal spatula every 10 minutes until it has all turned a golden yellow colour. Remove from oven and let it cool down, then put in an airtight container.
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Hello my friends and welcome!
Today is the second video of my new monthly series Mail Art Monday! Altho today is Tuesday, so Mail Art Monday…on a Tuesday it is!
I will be creating a simple mail art tutorial for stampers each month. I hope you grab your stamps and envelopes and join me!
Todays video features the Simon Says Stamp Peony Bouquet, by CZ Designs. I used the We R Memory Keepers 1 2 3 Punch Board to create an envelope using watercolor paper and my procion dyes (also known as fiber reactive dyes for tie dying).
I hope you enjoy the video!
I would love it if you hit that Subscribe button and don’t forget to ring the bell to be notified of new uploads. Also don’t forget to Like, Comment and Share.
Thanks so much for joining me today! I hope you have a fantastic day and I’ll catch you in the next video!
Inky Hugs,
Katy
Videos using Procion Dye
#TeamTinyKatharineKelly1k | DIY Nuvo Shimmer Powders with Procion Dye
youtu.be/q2QqY94mBqw
Collected Crafty Collab Hop Link in Description Box | Watercoloring Stencils with Procion Dye
youtu.be/ie8f3siZZCo
PRODUCTS USED
We r memory keepers 123 punch board amzn.to/2Wn5Tvj
119 lb watercolor paper amzn.to/2ZrOK5q
Darma Trading Procion Fiber Reactive Dye dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html
Procion dyes Amazon amzn.to/3gWS7Y0
Creative Mark Watercolor brushes amzn.to/30pFmif
Simon Says Stamp Peony Bouquet Stencil Simon-Says-Stamp-Stencil-PEONY-BOUQUET-ssst121467-Hey-Bestie-ssst121467
Repositionable spray adhesive amzn.to/3evTpHI
Pilot G2 Gold Pen amzn.to/2WmNLl0
T-square ruler amzn.to/390KcGy
1/4 inch double sided tape shrsl.com/2dv7s
Envelope Glue Recipes
This glue is to be applied and then let dry and then remoistened.
3 Tbsp White Vinegar
1 Packet* granulated gelatin
1 tsp extract of your choice-I used Mexican Vanilla that I had on hand
1 tsp sugar ( I accidentally used 2 and it works fine, I think it makes it stickier)
*In the US, gelatin is generally sold in envelopes. This is equal to 0.25 ounces granulated gelatin or 4 sheets of leaf gelatin.
Put vinegar in small container and microwave until hot 30-45 seconds. (My microwave is 900 watts and 30 seconds had it just boiling, but not over flowing) any higher wattage and I would watch closely so as not to boil over.
Pour the gelatin into the hot vinegar and mix until dissolved. Next, add the sugar and stir to combine. Finally add in your extract of choice and stir. This will be a bit silky and maple syrup like.
Once you are finished you can place in fridge and it will become jelly like, simply take a chunk out and melt in microwave 10-15 seconds so it liquefies and you are ready to use it again.
100 ml distilled water
10 g gum arabic (powdered)
25 g yellow dextrin (or 20 g tapioca starch + 10 g sugar)
1 drop clove oil
You can purchase gum arabic online or at better art supply stores - take whatever form you can get. If it is in crystal form (semi-irregular rock-salt size) crush it with a mortar and pestle.) Use only distilled water. A copper pot is not absolutely necessary, but copper ions are antimicrobial and antibiotic. Clove oil can be replaced with peppermint oil or left out if you do not plan to store it.
Crush the gum arabic with a mortar and pestle and then soak overnight in a copper pot with 50 ml of the water. In a glass bowl, sift the dextrin (or starch and sugar) into the remaining 50ml of water and mix until the water is cloudy and no clumps remain. Heat the water and gum arabic mixture, but do not bring to a boil! Add the drop of oil and gently whisk in the dextrin with a stainless steel hand whisk. Continue whisking until the solution gels. Remove from heat and pour into a clean and dry mason jar.
When cooled, brush thinly onto your paper envelope and let dry (or use a blow drier to speed the drying). If it gets too thick, thin with distilled water. Keep cool and in a dark place. Do not freeze, use within 6 months.
Bonus: To make yellow dextrin, spread 500g of tapioca starch out on a dry and ungreased cookie sheet and put in an oven at 200 °C. Stir it with a metal spatula every 10 minutes until it has all turned a golden yellow colour. Remove from oven and let it cool down, then put in an airtight container.
Disclaimer:
Affiliate links may be used at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. By clicking through the links and making a purchase you are helping to support my channel so that I can continue to make videos. Thank you for your support.
Lets become Friends!!
Blog: eastwickspaperandink.com
facebook: fb.me/eastwickspaper
Instagram: instagram.com/eastwickspaperandink
Pinterest: pinterest.com/eastwickspaperandink
Youtube: youtube.com/c/eastwickspaperandink
Email: eastwickspaperandink@gmail.com
