Discover the Charm of Wax Seal Stamp and Wax Beads for Scrapbooking

Hello crafty friends! 

Reiko Tsuchida here and I am happy to be back on the Altenew blog, this time sharing a few scrapbooking and paper crafting projects using the brand new wax seal stamps and wax beads. These products have added a magical touch to my scrapbooking projects that's truly eye catching and elegant!

The wax seal is a classic embellishment that instantly elevates any craft. Of course, it looks adorable on envelopes, creating a timeless and thoughtful finishing touch for your letters and cards. 

But what really surprised me is how stunning the wax seal looks on scrapbooking layouts. I created two projects featuring these wax accents — an 8 1/2-inch x 11-inch layout and a 6-inch x 6-inch one — and the wax seals became the focal point that drew every gaze.

Using the wax seal on scrapbooking pages adds an extra layer of depth and texture that works beautifully alongside flat embellishments. While flat stamps provide crisp designs and clean lines that enhance your layout's overall clarity, the shimmer and richness of the wax beads create a subtle dimensional contrast, making each seal uniquely radiant. The detailed wax seal stamp adds an elegant touch of sophistication. This combination pairs perfectly with vintage, elegant, or whimsical themed layouts, giving your pages a handcrafted, luxurious finish that truly captures attention.

The wax seal served as eye-catching embellishment, adding luxurious detail.

Products I used to make this layout:

• Ditsy Flowers Wallpaper Layering Stencil Set
• Frayed Leaf Metallic Shimmer Ink Spray
• Stylish Greeting Die Set
• Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock

To make this wax seal:

• I used 4 beads of Frosty Pink Wax Beads and pressed the Soft Peonies Wax Seal Stamp into the melted wax. Then, I carefully fussy-cut just the flower parts using scissors.
• Next, I used 3 to 4 beads of Fresh Green Wax Beads and followed the same process to cut out the leaves from the stamped wax.
• After that, I placed the cut-out flowers and leaves back onto their corresponding sections on the wax seal stamp, then finished by pressing Pearl White Wax Beads stamp on top.

For my 6 x 6-inch layout, I started with a background embossed using the Floral Cameo 3D Embossing Holder, paired with a floral outline stamp to keep the design clean and simple. To add a touch of elegant and interest, I embellished it with wax created from three colors of wax beads — Frosty Pink Wax Beads, Rose Gold Wax Beads, and Pearl White Wax Beads. The wax seal brought lively texture and subtle shimmer, making the clean design more eye-catching without overwhelming its simplicity.

This technique shows how wax seals can effortlessly enhance minimalist layouts, adding both dimension and a handcrafted feel that invites closer look and appreciation.

I paired an embossed background with a clean floral outline stamp, enhancing the minimalist design with a wax accent in three colors. This balance kept the layout elegant yet lively.

Products I used to make this layout:

• Floral Cameo 3D Embossing Holder 
• Build A Garden: Captivating Floral Swag
• Baroque Embrace Wax Seal Stamp
• Metallic Thread Set
• Peal White Wax Beads
• Frosty Pink Wax Beads
• Rose Gold Wax Beads

• Use wax seals to add dimension alongside flat stamps.
• Experiment with color combinations for a custom look.
• Embrace natural imperfections; these add charm and uniqueness to each seal.

If you haven't tried using wax seals yet, I encourage you to give Altenew's new wax seal stamp and wax beads a go for your next scrapbook or paper craft projects. It's a creative joy that brings even your everyday pages to life in a fresh and exciting way, making your scrapbooking experience more enjoyable and rewarding.

Wax seals aren't limited to envelopes — they can transform any page into a tactile artwork. Whether your style is vintage, modern, or whimsical, this versatile embellishment invites endless creativity.

And remember, wax seals don't have to be perfectly smooth or flawless — the slight imperfection and unique shapes only add to their charm and handcrafted appeal, making each creation truly one of a kind. So embrace the little quirks and enjoy the process of making something special!

Thank you so much for visiting today! I hope you are inspired to pull out your wax seal stamps and make the most of them!

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