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The Cutest Aprons on the Block!

2011-11-05T06:24:00.000-06:00

Women's Apron Blue Chocolate
Price: 34.95

Polka-dot Themed Apron, Inspired by Robin Egg Blue & Chocolate Brown

Women's Apron Sassy Black
Price: 34.95

Classically Refined Theme with a Hint of Tropical Passion, Inspired by the Little Black Dress

Women's Apron Frosted Cupcake
Price: 34.95

Cupcake Themed Apron, Inspired by the Baker's Dream

Women's Apron Chic Pink
Price: 32.95

Masquerade Themed Apron, Damask Inspired Swirls Contrasted by Classic Pink

Women's Apron Scarlet Blossom
Price: 32.95

Floral Pizazz Themed Apron, Inspired by Magnolia & Aster Flowers

Women's Apron Pink Chocolate
Price: 32.95

Candy Shop Themed Apron, Inspired by a Range of Pinks, Chocolate Brown, & Caramel

Women's Apron Sweet Sunshine
Price: 32.95

Flower Garden Themed Apron, Inspired by White & Yellow Daises

Women's Apron Aqua Damaske
Price: 31.00

Ocean Masquerade Themed Apron, Inspired by Sophistication, Beauty, & Elegance

Women's Apron Cherry Blossom
Price: 30.50

Oriental Themed Apron, Inspired by a Chic Desire for Serenity

Women's Apron Cocoa Lime
Price: 29.50

Polka-dot Themed Apron, Inspired by Vibrant Lime, Fresh Sage, & Cocoa Brown

Girls' Apron Scarlet Blossom
Price: 25.95

Floral Pizazz Themed Apron, Inspired by Magnolia & Aster Flowers

Girls' Apron Blue Chocolate
Price: 25.95

Polka-dot Themed Apron, Inspired by Robin Egg Blue & Chocolate Brown

Girls'Apron Sassy Red
Price: 25.95

Tahitian Floral Themed Apron, Inspired by Tropical Flora and Vines

Girls' Apron Cherry Blossom
Price: 25.95

Oriental Themed Apron, Inspired by a Chic Desire for Serenity

Girls' Apron Aqua Damask
Price: 25.95

Ocean Masquerade Themed Apron, Inspired by Sophistication, Beauty, & Elegance

Girls' Apron Midnight Bloom
Price: 25.95

Pink & Black Themed Apron, Inspired by Nightime Floral Essence

Men's Apron BBQ King
Price: 25.95

Play on Words Theme, Inspired by the heat of the kitchen

Men's Apron "I like Cougars...Medium Rare" (Red)
Price: 25.95

Play on Words Theme, Inspired by a Man's Ego

Men's Apron "Grill Sergeant" (black)
Price: 25.95

Play on Words Theme, Inspired by the General

Men's Apron "Grill Sergeant" (red)
Price: 25.95

Play on Words Theme, Inspired by the General

Men's Apron I Like Big Buns (black)
Price: 25.95

Play on Words Theme, Inspired by an individual's taste

Men's Apron I Like Big Buns (red)
Price: 25.95

Play on Words Theme, Inspired by an individual's taste

Women's Apron Mint-a-liscious
Price: 25.95

Candy Shop Themed Apron, Single-Layered, Mint Green with White Polka-dots

Womens' Apron Strawberry Shortcake
Price: 25.95

Candy Shop Themed Apron, Single-Layered, Pink with White Polka-dots

Women's Apron Sugar n' Spice
Price: 25.95

Candy Shop Themed Apron, Single-Layered, Black with White Polka-dots

Girls' Apron Pink Chocolate
Price: 25.95

Candy Shop Themed Apron, Inspired by a Range of Pinks, Chocolate Brown, & Caramel

Girls' Apron Frosted Cupcake
Price: 25.95

Cupcake Themed Apron, Inspired by the Baker's Dream

Girls' Apron Sassy Black
Price: 25.95

Candy Shop Themed Apron, Inspired by a Range of Pinks, Chocolate Brown, & Caramel

Girls' Apron Chic Pink
Price: 25.95

Masquerade Themed Apron, Damask Inspired Swirls Contrasted by Classic Pink

Men's Apron "I Turn Grills On" (black)
Price: 25.95

Play on Words Theme, Inspired by a Man's Ego

Men's Apron "Caution Extremely Hot" (red)
Price: 25.95

Play on Words Theme, Inspired by a Man's Ego

Men's Apron "My Grill's Hotter than Yours" (black)
Price: 25.95

Play on Words Theme, Inspired by the Misses

Men's Apron "Kiss The Cook" (red)
Price: 25.95

A Modern Twist on a Classic Phrase, Inspired by the Cook

Women's Apron Midnight Bloom
Price: 25.50

Pink & Black Themed Apron, Inspired by Nightime Floral Essence

Girls' Apron Cocoa Lime
Price: 24.95

Polka-dot Themed Apron, Inspired by Vibrant Lime, Fresh Sage, & Cocoa Brown

Women's Apron Sassy Red
Price: 24.50

Tahitian Floral Themed Apron, Inspired by Tropical Flora and Vines

Women's Apron Very Cherry
Price: 24.50

Retro-Modern Themed Apron, Adorned with Cherries & Candy Shopped Striped Accents

Girls' Apron Very Cherry
Price: 22.50

Retro-Modern Themed Apron, Adorned with Cherries & Candy Shopped Striped Accents

Girls' Apron Sweet Sunshine
Price: 16.50

Flower Garden Themed Apron, Inspired by White & Yellow Daises

Creative Dragon Cards You Can Make too!

2011-07-28T13:15:00.004-06:00

This Beautiful Dragon

Kite Card is made with Abracadabra Stamp Makers "Chinaman with Dragon" Stamp.

Chinaman with Dragon Rubber Stamp

Image Size: 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 Inches

Regular Mounted Price $10.00

NOW ON SALE! $8.50 / $2.00 shipping

This Beautiful card was made Abracadabra's "Dragon with Crystal Ball" Stamp

Image Size: 3 1/4 X 2 1/4 INCHES

Regular Mounted Stamp Price $ 10.00

NOW ON SALE! $8.50 / $2 Shipping

This Mystical Card made with Abracadabra's "Dragon with Flared Wings" Rubber Stamp

Image Size: 2 x 2 3/8 inches
Regular Mounted Price $9.50

NOW ON SALE! $7.50 / $2 shipping

This antique looking card Features Abracadabra's "Sleeping Dragon" and Rocky Mountians Stamps

Image Size: 2 x 1 1/2 inches

Regular Price $8.50

DRAGON- NOW ON SALE! $7.50/$2 shipping

Mountian Scene Rubber Stamp Image Size: 3 X 1 1/2 INCHES

MOUNTIANS-NOW ON SALE $ 8.50/$2 shipping

See More Abracadabra Stamp Makers Dragon Stamps

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P U B L I C I T Y S T U N T # 2

2011-06-24T11:15:00.001-06:00

It's time for another Publicity Stunt Giveaway!

I case you missed last year's publicity stunt you now have a chance at a new one.

Instead of selling my good stuff on ebay or some other auction site I am offering items here and allowing our customers/friends to win them FREE.

Abracadabra's Dragon Stamps

Publicity Stunt: 2 Dragon Stamp Set FREE - For referring 3 new customers @ http://www.acesoverjacks.com/Abracadabra.html

I have this brand new set of 2 Mounted Dragon Stamps that I will give away FREE to the person who can get at least 3 (but the most) people to buy anything from my webstore for $10 or more. (or they can purchase the item listed below on Sale! and refer you here.) It's that simple! The buyers must give me your name and email when they check out. The person with the most name mentions gets this set shown above.

I will contact you by email for your mailing address.

Robed Dragon with Maiden Rubber Stamp, Image Size: 2 x 2 1/2 inches

Abracadabra's Asian Mounted Stamp Set

Publicity Stunt: 4 Asian Style Stamp Set FREE - For referring 6 new customers @ http://www.acesoverjacks.com/Abracadabra.html

I also have this brand new set of 4 Mounted Asian Style Stamps that I will give away FREE to the person who can get at least 6 (but the most) people to buy anything from my webstore for $15 or more. (or they can purchase the item listed below and refer you here. It's that simple! The buyers must give me your name and email when they check out. The person with the most name mentions gets this set shown above. I will contact you by email for your mailing address.

4 Mounted Asian Style Stamps
$30.00/6 shipping

Rubber Stamps for Father's Day

2011-05-16T08:57:00.000-06:00

MY FATHER IS A GOD TO ME

by Nancy Diodati

My father is a God to me.

He, who crafted me
and composed me in all beauty,
like a poet or a musician,

desiring to bring to light hidden talent.
In all modesty, he imprints within
quiet strength,

sensuous grace and an ancient lineage.

To him I owe unflinching obedience,

and in his old age, unrelenting duty

and the remarkable kindness he as given me.

FATHER'S DAY SPECIAL #1 - RUBBER ART STAMPS

3 BRAND NEW ANTIQUE CAR MOUNTED STAMPS
$18/$2.75 SHIPPING!

Add .80 if you would like Delivery Confirmation!
ON SALE NOW! $18.00/2.75 shipping

(United States Only)

ALL 3 STAMPS SHOWN MOUNTED
FATHER'S DAY SPECIAL #1
ON SALE NOW! $18.00/2.75 shipping
(Items ship within 5 days of payment. We will include FREE gift card upon request.)

SEE MORE FATHER'S DAY STAMPS ON SALE IN OUR WEBSTORE:
http://www.acesoverjacks.com/Holiday-FathersDay.html

Easter - Bunnies, Eggs or the Real Reason-Christ?

2011-04-16T09:40:00.002-06:00

While the white house has its annual Easter Egg hunt, as well as many other people, who load their kids up with chocolate bunnies, marshmellow chicks, and colored eggs, let's not forget the reason we celebrate Easter is to remind the world that Jesus, the Christ, rose from the grave.

In honor of the Easter season, we have all our spiritual stamps on sale this month. We have put together a special priced page of mounted stamps you can buy in lots including ink pads to make you own Easter cards.

You can find the page here: Special Priced Stamps for Easter

Our entire line of Spiritual Stamps are on Sale Here are a few samples:

Crowned in Thorns

On the Cross

Jesus Releases Holy Spirit

Elk and other animals

2011-02-26T17:15:00.003-07:00

I love posting customer artwork because we are so proud of what you make from our stamps. This months cudos goes to Connie Jo and her Mountain Elk card.

How do you like the way she displayed it on the tree for added effect? Her cards are often found on Splitcoast Stampers and she gets a greta deal of compliments.

Here is the stamp she used to make this dynamite card:

SCENIC ELK New Mounted Rubber Stamp

IMAGE SIZE: 3 1/4 X 2 1/2 INCHES

Mounted $ 13.50/ $2.00 shipping
SALE PRICE $10.00/$2 shipping

See the entire line of stamps from this Series at Abracadabra Stamp Makers:

http://www.acesoverjacks.com/ABRApage44.html

COWBOYS & INDIANS

2011-01-17T09:05:00.014-07:00

Here in the great Southwest cowboys and Indians never die. We just won't let them. We have make shift towns for westerns and cowboys movies and some of the best scenic Indian country in the world. (3:10 to Yuma, Silverado, Lonesome Dove, etc)

It's not just the movie people who will not let cowboys and indians pass into oblivion. Santa Fe and Albuquerque are wrought with gift shops, galleries and boutiques that offer everything you can imagine in the way of the Old West from paintings to furniture made of horseshoes.

Abracadabra Stamp Makers offered a new series of stamps a few months ago entitled the Old West. The popularity of these new released stamps has been delightful and overwhelming. One of the best part of new releases is receiving word back from customers who create wonderful things with our products. We like to feature their artwork often.

This brings us to this great card designed Monica Hofman. She has always impressed with her postings on Splitcoast Stampers. She submitted her simple rendition of "Indians on the Warpath." We are very proud of her.

If you would like a stamp of your own you can purchase below or check our webstore for the whole series:
on Page 41
http://www.acesoverjacks.com/Abracadabra.html

Indians on the Warpath New Mounted Rubber Stamp

IMAGE SIZE: 3 1/4 X 2 INCHES

Mounted $ 9.50/$2.00 Shipping

PUBLICITY STUNT- FREE STUFF

2010-11-13T15:53:00.001-07:00

P U B L I C I T Y S T U N T
i'M Running a competition to WIN items I own and CAN do without. Instead of auctioning Off CDs, rubber stamps, art supplies, sandpaintings, etc. on eBay, I have decided why not use them to build my blog and website? So HerE gOes...

Who wants my stuff?

Here's the deal. Link to my blog, help me promote it and my webstore and I will give you free stuff.

I'm willing give away lots of stuff for your great publicity ideas. Obviously this is a competition. The best competitor should win the BEST STUFF. I have a 300sq foot craft room full of God only knows what.

Let your ideas roll in. Post your ideas on my comments. Be sure I can contact you for a shipping address.

The person who gets us the most blog followers will win one grab bag loaded with rubber art stamps,

if I get an abundant supply of followers I will include more great stuff-ALL BRAND NEW. It may not be the stamps shown as this bag sold but it will be something loaded up like this with lots of GREAT NEW STAMPS!!! You can see our line of stamps here.
This competition ends December 31st.

I have dozens of Navajo Sandpaintings. You can see a few of them here. I will give this one away FREE

to the person with the best idea on how to sell my 12 x 12 inch sand paintings. Between now and Christmas.

I make and sell ceramic storeyteller dolls. You can see them here. I will give away FREE this one to the

person who helps me sell the most story tellers dolls between now and December 15th.

I will be posting more FREE MERCHANDISE so check back often!!!

http://customrubberstamp.blogspot.com/

Abracadabra Stamp Makers

2010-07-13T07:28:00.002-06:00

Abracadabra Stamp Makers offers exclusive rubber art stamps. We manufacture our own line of stamps and ink pads which you will find here: http://www.acesoverjacks.com/Abracadabra.html

We often sell on various auction sites however, you will find the best prices on your webstore. We do sell on other sites such as bonanzle, ioffer, and etsy.com, but we have to offer all those sites a commission which you the customer have to pay. Check our webstore for the best possible prices on our rubber art stamps.

PLEASE NOTE: our offical site is...http://www.acesoverjacks.com
We have noticed a great deal of russian sites publishing our web address on their pages as a distraction and BEWARE some of these sites are unsafe. We have no affliation with russian or foreign entities. Please don't be fooled by these bogus sites.

Look for: http://www.acesoverjacks.com/ in the url address. This is our only legitimate page.

What do we offer?
You will find
animals stamps: aligators, bears, camels, cougars, dragons, foxes, lions, tigers, monkeys, mountain goats, otters, penguins, raccoons, wolves, oriental/asian stamps, flowers, trees, african, middle eastern themed, dancers, french ladies, angels, fairies, designs, border stamps, spiritual stamps, native american stamps, petroglyphs and other rock art, postoids, a large collection of christmas rubber stamps, from the sea collection, castles and knights, vintages cars and trains, celebrities: elvis stamps, marilyn monroe, michael jackson, and many more.

We add new stamp releases every 6-8 weeks. You may sign up for our FREE newsletter for monthly sales and new stamp announcements. It is free and we never sell or give your email to anyone.

Newsletter: http://abracadabrastamps.com/newsletter-sign-up.html

MOTHERS DAY HISTORY AND RUBBER STAMP SALE

2010-04-30T16:35:00.000-06:00

Long, long, ago, in ancient Greece, the people paid tribute to Rhea, the Mother of the Gods, each spring. A little later in history it is noted that England paid homage to mothers on "Mothering Sunday," the fourth Sunday of Lent.

In 1872, Julia Ward Howe (who wrote the words to the Battle hymn of the Republic) suggested the idea of Mother's Day, but it was Miss Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948), of Philadelphia, who began a letter-writing campaign to a variety of influential people that made Mother's Day a national holiday.

Miss Jarvis was very close to her mother, Mrs. Anna Reese Jarvis. Anna's mother died in May of 1905, when Anna was 41 years of age. Anna was not married and from the time of her mother's death cared for her blind sister, Ellsinore. Anna missed her mother very much and felt that children should appreciate their mother's more while they're still alive. Anna hoped Mother's Day would increase respect and love and strengthen family bonds.

In 1907, Anna persuaded her mother's church in Grafton, West Virginia to celebrate Mother's Day on the second anniversary of her mother's death, the 2nd Sunday of May. By the next year, 1908, Mother's Day was also celebrated in Philadelphia.

In 1910 the first Mother's Day proclamation was issued by the governor of West Virginia. Oklahoma celebrated Mother's Day that year also. By 1911 every state observed Mother's Day. The Mother's Day International Association was incorporated on December 12, 1912, with the purpose of furthering meaningful observations of Mother's Day.

In May 1913, The House of Representatives unanimously adopted a resolution requesting the President, his Cabinet, members of Congress, and all officials of the federal government to wear a white carnation on Mother's Day. Congress passed another Joint Resolution May 8, 1914, designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day.

On Mother's Day the U.S. flag is to be displayed on government buildings and at people's homes "as a public expression of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country." President Woodrow Wilson issued the first proclamation making Mother's Day an official national holiday.

Many of us send flowers, candy or mail sentimental cards to honor our own Mothers. This month we have a put together a series of Mother's Day Stamps that we hope will last for many years to come as you create your own sentimental cards for Mom. If you are not a stamper and Mom is, we have gift certificates available that you can purchase in various amounts.

http://www.acesoverjacks.com/Holiday-MothersDay.html

ALL 3 STAMPS SHOWN MOUNTED $20.75 INCLUDES SHIPPING!

http://www.acesoverjacks.com/Holiday-MothersDay.html

OR SEE OUR OTHER OFFERS!

The Lord is the Strength of His People!

2010-03-03T07:51:00.008-07:00

This card was submitted by Patricia Cagle, a very nice and beautiful lady. The shield really sets this card off. You can see more versions of this card and several other cards Patricia made in our Customer Gallery. We are very proud to display her work!

Thank you Patricia!

STRENGTH SHIELD

MOUNTED RUBBER STAMP

IMAGE SIZE: 2 X 2 1/2 INCHES

Don't care for this image? We have many more SPIRITUAL RUBBER STAMPS available HERE!
Visit our WEBSTORE for our complete line of stamps!

Abracadabra Stamp Makers

2009-12-18T06:12:00.007-07:00

Working Elves by Sue Lewis
Rubber Stamp by Abracadabra Stamp Makers
Thanks Sue for your creative and sparkly rendition.

A very well done card with a lot of love added!
Interested in making your own?

Get your Elf stamp below or look through our many other Christmas stamps:
http://www.acesoverjacks.com/ABRApage26.html

Elves Making Toys Rubber Stamp

Image Size: 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches

Mounted $11.00

SALE PRICE $ 8.50/$2.00 shipping

Unmounted Stamp-Rubber Only $6.50

SALE PRICE!! $5.50/$1.00 shipping

See our complete line of Christmas Stamps on sale now!

http://www.acesoverjacks.com/Abracadabra.html

HALLOWEEN TREATERS RUBBER STAMP!

2009-09-29T16:56:00.008-06:00

Halloween Card

by Lorlie Kim of My Paper Adventures

Tricker Treaters Rubber Stamp by Abracadabra Stamp Makers

Thanks Kim for your beautiful submission. A very well done card with embossing, matching ribbon and a lot of CREATIVE talent!

Interested in making your own? Get your stamp below or look through our many other halloween stamps:

http://www.acesoverjacks.com/ABRApage28.html

Pumpkin, Witch, Dragon Trick or Treaters

Image Size: 3 x 2 1/2 inches

Mounted $ 10.00

SALE PRICE!! $ 8.00/2.00 shipping

Unmounted $6.00

SALE PRICE!! $4.00/$1.00 shipping

Treater Rubber Stamp

(PLEASE ALLOW 5 WORKING DAYS FOR SHIPPING)

Antique Car Rubber Stamps, taking you where you want to go!

2009-08-11T06:24:00.007-06:00

I admit it. You may never be able to duplicate skies like God or Terry does, but you would have a great deal of fun going places with our new Antique Car Stamps!

These 1940 beauties are now available mounted or unmounted.

You'll find these and more here: http://www.acesoverjacks.com/ABRApage40.html

A DRAGON'S SLEEPING PLACE

2009-07-17T18:15:00.006-06:00

WE PROUDLY DISPLAY THIS BEAUTIFUL CARD WHICH IS SUBMITTED BY OUR FAVORITE CUSTOMER, AND FRIEND, TERRY LUPER OF OREGON.

Sleeping Dragon and Mountain Stamps by Abracadabra Stamp Makers

Columns, Roof and Floor by Stampscapes

Sleeping Dragon Rubber Stamp

Image Size: 2 x 2 1/2 inches

Mounted $8.50 NOW ON SALE! $7.50
Unmounted Stamp $6.50 NOW ON SALE! $5.50

Image Size 3 x 1 1/2 inches

Mounted Stamp $9.00 Now on Sale! $8.50

Unmounted Stamp $6.50 Now on Sale! $5.00

Mounted/Unmounted

SEE OUR ENTIRE LINE OF RUBBER STAMPS HERE:

http://www.acesoverjacks.com/Abracadabra.html

MICHAEL JACKSON MOUNTED RUBBER STAMPS

2009-06-26T11:37:00.013-06:00

Many Blogs will be talking about Michael Jackson today saying all kinds of things so we'll spare you lengthy words. We did our tribute in pictures. They are available on ebay auction for a short time and then you will find them exclusively in our webstore.

AVAILABLE ON EBAY AUCTION - ABRACADABRA STAMP MAKERS EBAY STORE

COMING SOON TO: http://www.acesoverjacks.com/Abracadabra.html

JESUS RELEASES THE HOLY SPIRIT BY VERNA

2009-06-05T06:36:00.013-06:00

This beautiful card made by Verna A. was made with our "Jesus Releases the Holy Spirit" Stamp. On Sale Now! Thank you Verna! We are very proud and honored to display your artwork!

Jesus Releases the Holy Spirit
Image Size: 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches
Mounted $ 9.00 ON SALE NOW! $7.50
Unmounted $5.50/1.50 s&h

Mounted/Unmounted

SEE OUR ENTIRE LINE OF RUBBER ART STAMPS!

From a Plain Brown Lunch Bag to a Quick Gift Bag

2009-05-27T00:08:00.006-06:00

A Stamped Lunch Bag... becomes a Custom Gift Bag after a few embellishments.

STEP 1: Choose stamps for whatever occassion (or person) the gift bag is for. We used our Man in the Moon Mounted Stamp and a small Dragonfly #9.
STEP 2: Each stamp was inked in PRESTO! Brilliant Lavender (BL11) and PRESTO! Brilliant Red Dye Ink (BR19) and stamped randomly on the bag. We then applyed clear embossing powder while the ink was still damp.

STEP 3: Heat the embossed images with a heatgun until the images become raised and the inks become brilliant colored.

STEP 4: Fold the top of bag over & add 2 hole punches and a ribbon of your choice tied in a bow. The job is complete. A Quick Fix Gift Bag! And a perfect project for kids!
And the possibilities are endless...

PURCHASE LOT SHOWN ABOVE!

OFFER INCLUDES MAN IN THE MOON MOUNTED RUBBER STAMP,

DRAGONFLY #9 MOUNTED RUBBER STAMP,

BRILLIANT LAVENDAR INK PAD, BRILLIANT RED INK PAD,

1/2 oz. ULTRA FINE CLEAR EMBOSSING POWDER

(BAGS, RIBBON NOT INCLUDED)

$20.00 & 3.00 SHIPPING

VISIT OUR WEBSTORE FOR MORE MAGICAL STAMPS

FREE BLOG CANDY-free give away-leave a comment to register

2009-05-19T15:13:00.005-06:00

TIME FOR ANOTHER FREE BLOG CANDY LISTING!

5 MOUNTED STAMPS, 6 UNMOUNTED STAMPS MOSTLY BY VIVA LAS VEGAS STAMPS, EMBRODIARY PAINT W/TIP, GLITTER FABRIC PAINT, NEW SEALED TEAL/TURQUOISE DYE INK PAD, ULTRA FINE CLEAR EMBOSSING POWDER AND

4 PACKS OF STICKERS-1-NUMBERS, 2-LETTERS AND 1 OF SHAPES!

PLEASE LINK US TO YOUR BLOG AND LEAVE A COMMENT AND WE WILL ENTER YOU IN OUR FREE DRAWING.

NO BLOG? LINK TO OUR WEBPAGE AND LEAVE A COMMENT SAYING WHERE WE CAN FIND IT. YOU WILL BE ENTERED.

CONTEST ENDS JUNE 30th Midnight (MST)-WINNER ANNOUNCED HERE JULY 1st

Thank you.

VISIT OUR WEBSTORE:

http://www.acesoverjacks.com/Abracadabra.html

UNMOUNTED RUBBER STAMP GRABBAG SALE!!!

2009-05-11T14:15:00.010-06:00

GRAB BAG SALE!!!

If you are a rubber stamper and you love a nice suprise, then this is a great opportunity for you!

We're cleaning shelves and making room for new releases. We have a variety of GrabBags on sale! They are flying off the shelves like Hotcakes! Get yours before they are all gone...at the lowest prices ever!
http://www.acesoverjacks.com/grabbags.html

2009-05-09T21:45:00.001-06:00

WINNER OF OUR BLOG POST...

2009-05-07T12:40:00.003-06:00

THIS MONTH'S BLOG CANDY WINNER IS .... JENNIFER!

CONGRATULATIONS JENNIFER,

WE WILL CONTACT YOU BY EMAIL TO OBTAIN YOUR ADDRESS OR YOU CAN CONTACT US IF YOU READ THIS POSTING.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED AND COMMENTED AND STAY TUNED FOR ANOTHER POST COMING WITHIN A WEEK!

FREE BLOG CANDY-COME AND GET IT! - SEE HOW

2009-04-06T18:21:00.012-06:00

OK, so here is ....our blog candy offer.

Up for grabs is an assortment of coooool things; there are quite a few unmounted rubber stamps-all Abracadabra Stamp Makers images, one brand new and still sealed blue -Abracadabra Stamp Makers Presto! dye ink pad, scrapbooking embellishments-punch art pieces; star, circles, etc and a little bagging of multicolored foiled diecut dinosaurs, adobe colored fabric glitter ink, ultra fine clear embossing powder, and last but not least a few rare mounted stamps-by Viva Las Vegas Stamps.

All you need to do for your chance to win is leave me a comment in this post before May 5th at 12pm (PST) and please link our blog to your blog mentioning my blog candy or rubber stamp store - Abracadabra Stamp Makers (Store w/link mentions get you a double entry in the draw! www.acesoverjacks.com/Abracadabra.html)

Then stay tuned for our announcement on May 6th for the winner. Winner must contact us with your mailing address within 2 weeks.

We will have another blog candy drawing soon so don't lose out blog address!

We will announce the winner here on our blog SOMETIME on the MAY 6TH. Good Luck!
Happy Crafting!

DO YOU BONANZLE? www.bonanzle.com

2009-02-21T06:44:00.027-07:00

http://www.bonanzle.com/

As you may or may not know eBay is about on its last leg with sellers. It's hard for a 3-legged stool to work with one leg! But alas, there is hope! The new, improved way to buy/sell online is called Bonanzle!

On Bonanzle, buyers are not limited by payment options to one or 2 possiblities. Sellers who have a store or booth as they are called on Bonanzle, determine payment methods not management.

The atmoshpere is friendly, and co-operative not competing and counterproductive. Sellers promote each other business and everyone works to promote Bonanzle. Sellers don't depend on Bonanzle management to sell the site. Word of mouth, the best advertising, sells Bonanzle.

The listing fees are FREE. Yes. It's true, FREE. Selling fees are reasonable. Yes. It's true, Reasonable.

The products offered are varied and vast, vintage and new, young and mature. It's for everyone.
Buyers are made to feel like friends. Booths include real time chat, so if a seller is online you can ask questions immediately.

Sellers are helpful and assist newbies to promote their busines, like Auction Wally, who has helped me tremendously getting started and was the first booth I set as a favorite. You'll find him here: http://bonanzle.com/auctionwally.

Setting up a booth is painlessly easy and takes about 5 minutes. There are several sellers OFFERING BANNERS to help sellers customize their booths such as:

http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/BannerAvatarCentral

Listing products is much easier than the other site and takes a lot less time. Photos are no extra charge! A great plus for buying decisions.

Take a look at our online RUBBER STAMP BOOTH here: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/ThePriceIsRite

If you join, tell them ThePriceIsRite Invited You!

If you would like to see some Bonanzle Stores and the products they offer see the Stores Below:

Bonanzle Stores

BANNER AVATAR CENTRAL: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/BannerAvatarCentral

Biznart's Booth: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/Biznartz8

BOOKS AROUND THE CLOCK: www.bonanzle.com/booths/booksaroundtheclock

BrownBagPantry's booth: http://www.bonanzle.com/BrownBagPantry

Bubbadah's Booth: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/bubbadah

CAMP AROUND THE CLOCK: www.bonanzle.com/booths/camparoundtheclock

CLEO'S GREAT DEALS: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/cleosgreatdeals

Collectible Corner: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/collectiblecorner

DESIGNS BY MISS CHRIS: www.bonanzle.com/booths/designsbymisschris

DANCINSONG's BOOTH: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/dancinsong

ERAsistible's booth: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/ERAsistible

Eves Booth: http://www.bonanzle.com/evesbooth

FirebrandDesigns: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/FirebrandDesigns

fromlu2you's booth: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/fromlu2you

Heirloom Productions, Inc: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/RoxannMi

junctiontreasures: http://www.bonanzle.com/booth/junctiontreasures

LittleTotsTailor's booth: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/LittleTotsTailor

LIZZIE'S LOOT: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/Chace1951

loristhisandthat: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/loristhisandthat

Mark Broy's Collectibles: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/markbroy

Memaws Collectibles: http://thebonz.com/memawscollectibles

mokantreasures-too: http://www.bonanzle.com/mokantreasures-too

Moms Pennies From Heaven: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/momspennies

Noodles Country Workshop: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/noodles886

one girl's junk: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/texasleslie

pepestreasures' booth: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/pepestreasures

PrettyCurious' booth: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/PrettyCurious

Remnants_Of_Yesterday's Booth: http://www.bonanzle.com/AntiquesRGreat

saleaway's booth: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/saleaway

scents_you_are_here's booth: http://www.bonanzle.com/scentsyouarehere

TatorsNana's booth: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/TatorsNana

thebidkahuna's booth: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/thebidkahuna

The Disney Treasure Shoppe: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/baileysmom74

Voll's Stained Glass booth: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/Maymayd71

Wholesale_Jewelry's booth: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/Wholesale_Jewelry

SPRING MEANS FLOWERS!

2009-02-15T08:11:00.011-07:00

Twin Flowers

Image Size: 2 1/2 x 1 /3/4 inches

Mounted $ 7.50 ON SALE NOW! $5.50

http://www.acesoverjacks.com/ABRApage24.html

Single Spring Daisy

Image Size: 2 1/4 x1 3/4 inches

Mounted $7.00 ON SALE NOW! $5.00

http://www.acesoverjacks.com/ABRApage24.html

Many More to choose from! See our webstore for additional flower stamps.

Available unmounted as well.

http://www.acesoverjacks.com/Abracadabra.html

How to do Bleach Stamping

2009-02-06T18:49:00.010-07:00

This project is moderatelt easy and shows you how to create a batiked effect using bleach and a leaf stamp.

Materials Needed

One piece of wine colored paper 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Colorbox velvet pigment pad
Leaf stamp (or flower stamp)
Household Bleach
Gold Embossing Powder
Heat Gun
Paper Towel

Directions

1) Dampen the paper towel with bleach and moisten the stamp in the bleach as you would if you were using a stamp pad.

2) Press the stamp onto dark paper and lift immediately. The bleach will gradually lighten the paper and the image will bleed slightly. If it bleeds too much, you have put too much bleach on the stamp.

3) Using the velvet colored ink pad, stamp two partial leaves in the corners of the card.. Allow it to dry before doing the next step.

4) Once the ink is dry, stamp the center leaf with ink. Cover the image with embossing powder and heat with the heat gun until image is raised.

FIND LEAF AND FLOWERS STAMPS FOR THIS PROJECT:
http://www.acesoverjacks.com/ABRApage24.html

SEE OUR WEBSTORE:
http://www.acesoverjacks.com/Abracadabra.html

Cupid-Our Most Famous Valentine Symbol

2009-01-16T06:08:00.008-07:00

Cupid is the Roman's god of love and the son of Venus. In ancient Greece, he was known as Eros, the young son of Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Cupid is derived from the Latin word cupido, which means "desire."

He is a small, winged boy, often shown with eyes blindfolded, who carrys a bow and arrows. The arrows, are for striking the heart and once struck the heart makes its victim fall in love. Cupid is also portrayed as a young man with his beloved Psyche,(His mortal Bride Psyche in Roman mythology) with Venus, or with a small group of winged infants (the Amoretti or Amorini). Some traditions say that he was born from a silver egg. His Greek equivalent is Eros. The name is derived from the Latin cupido, "desire".

According to legend, Cupid's arrows come in two varieties: the Golden Arrow, which generally signifies true love, and the Leaden Arrow, which represents wanton and sensual passion. He is also known to sometimes carry a torch with which to inflame desire between men and women. Cupid is not always successful in his endeavors, however. Sometimes his arrows turn people away from those who fall in love with them. In some mythological tales, Venus was scratched by one of Cupid's arrows while playing with her son, the result being that the Godddess fell instantly in love with Adonis...the first man she saw after receiving the wound.

Cupid is the most famous of Valentine symbols. Cupid and his arrows have become the most popular of love signs, and love is most frequently depicted by two hearts pierced by Cupid's arrow.

If you would like a Cupid of your own, try these adorable little rubber art stamps:

CUPID WITH BOW

CUPID-ANGEL OF LOVE

VISIT OUR WEBSTORE FOR OUR COMPLETE LINE OF RUBBER ART STAMPS OR
SEE OUR VALENTINE SPECIALS- OFFERS GOOD UNTIL THE END OF FEBRUARY!

http://www.acesoverjacks.com/Abracadabra.html

Rubber Stamping for Elvis's Birthday

2009-01-05T05:29:00.018-07:00

Elvis was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, on January 8, 1935. He was greatly influenced and surrounded by the gospel music of the Pentecostal church. In 1948, he moved to Memphis, where he was further influenced by blues and jazz on Beale Street. In 1953, an 18-year-old Presley graduated high school. His first visit to the Memphis Recording Service, Sun Records is now history, although his first recording was a song for his mother.

Statistically, Elvis holds the following records:
Most Top Forty hits-107,
Most Top Ten hits-38,
Most consecutive #1 hits-10,
Most weeks at #1-80

As far as his stature as a cultural icon, which continues to grow even in death, writer Lester Bangs said it best: “I can guarantee you one thing - we will never again agree on anything as we agreed on Elvis.”

Essential Songs
Love Me Tender
All Shook Up
In the Ghetto
That’s All Right
Suspicious Minds
Can’t Help Falling in Love
Mystery Train
Hound Dog
Heartbreak Hotel
Jailhouse Rock

Happy Birthday Elvis!

See our line of Mounted Rubber Stamps dedicated to Elvis-Now on sale! Page 7!

www.acesoverjacks.com/ABRApage7.html

Visit our webstore for our complete line of Elvis Stamps as well as many other celebrity stamps:
http://www.acesoverjacks.com/Abracadabra.html

CUSTOM RUBBER STAMPS

2009-01-04T12:43:00.010-07:00

We get inquiries constantly regarding making custom rubber stamps. Here's what is required and some pertinant information for those of you who are serious about making your own custom stamps.

First thing you need to know is, it's not cheap. If you only need one custom stamp made go to Staples or Office max and have one custom stamp made pay the price they are asking and consider yourself lucky it was that cheap.

If you are interested in making several stamps or the same image over and over that's a different story. That's what we are going to talk about today...

We must start with an image. It should be black and white 300 dpi (minmum) the higher resolution the better the image will be when the stamp is done. We work with bitmap images. You can save your image in this format with various graphic programs. Check your computer to see the "same as" button and look for bitmap.

Not every image is stamp worthy. The most detail the harder time you will have getting a good stamp. The photos below show what I am referring to:

DULCIMER ANGEL

MUSICAL NOTE ANGELS

The first image is very detailed and may not be suitable for clay impressions due to the detail. The second image is much more open. This kind of image is suitable for almost all applications of rubber stamping.

Your image is now ready to be converted to a metal plate. This is expensive and should only be made if you are serious about making several images. You can use the polymer method which is a plastic that hardens. We make real rubber which is cured in a vulcanizing press.

The image must be made into a film negative first. Then that image is exposed to a metal plate. The image is transfered and then etched with an acid until the areas around the image if eaten away leaving your impression etched in the metal. The deeper the etch the better the image will be for inking and clay impressions.

Once we get the metal washed and ready the next step is to make amold of the metal plate called a matrix. This is baked in a vulcanizing press for 10 minutes at 300 degrees and melts the image into the harden board.

Once the matrix has cooled we can begin to make rubber sheets of the image by melting the rubber into the matrix boards again baking in the vulcanized press for 10minutes at 300 degrees.

The rubber is then cooled and hardens. The excess rubber is trimmed away and your rubber image is now ready to be use on fabric, paper, clay or whatever medium you desire.

If you have additonal questions or are intereted in custom rubber stamps please contact us via email: jjjn04@msn.com

...and please visit our WEBSTORE. We'd love to have you over.

http://www.acesoverjacks.com/Abracadabra.html