I discovered this "new" tool called "Roltap", thanks to a video that Lindsay, a fellow DTM at "Lost Coast Designs" posted in the blog...
After seeing her video I had to have right away that tool, but unfortunately as she pointed out later in another video it turns out that this "new" tool for me, was an "oldie" and that it is a discontinued item:(
So following some of her suggestions, I ran to Michael's and made my own version.
I created my own "Mini Roller Brayer" Or "Roltap" tool...
here it is my take...
What you need to make this fun tool is a bag of foam "marshmallows", from Michael's, a small brayer to switch rollers, (you simply push the red rubber roll to the side); a kitchen knife with a wide blade (to cut the foam; my x-acto knife did not work), some BBQ skewers (not too slim), the beads and that's it...
follow the photo to assemble the tool...
I had a bag of beads and they worked perfectly to hold the foam in place...you can use pearls or other beads, otherwise the roller foam moves and the brayer falls apart.
Then in this very same trip I discovered this "Nifty" tool in the ceramics section...It is a wheel for sculpting, the wheels are in plastic not rubber but it works...
See sample comparison sheet on how they work each one of them...
I decided to make a card, of course!
I used this fun "Silhouette Witch" stamp from "Lost Coast Designs", to make this Halloween background card in order to showcase how the "mini Roller Brayer" works...
I first did my background in 3 different color inks (black, gray: "London Fog: Memento ink" and "Pumice: distress ink By Tim Holtz")...
If you prefer straight lines I guess you can use a ruler...but I do not mind the crooked lines... it goes fast, less that 3 min...and I think that's the charm of the background.
I die cut it with a "Spellbinders" label 3 die.
Then I stamped a 2nd panel using a large Background "Three Branches" stamp from "Lost Coast Designs" and I used the "leaf wheel" on the corners...just to use both "new" tools in my card.
detail of the background...
I decided to make a gingham pattern and the broom has several layers to add some dimension...
Hope you will get inspired as I was, ...THANK YOU, Lindsay!
Make sure to visit Lindsay's blog: "The Frugal Crafter" and watch her so energetic and informative video HERE
