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There are many benefits of using this tool and my stamping room would be incomplete without it! It was a game changer for my daughter Kyra (just ask her!) because it eliminates many of the frustrations with stamping (incomplete inking, crooked stamps, misalignment, two step stamping, etc.), especially for newer stampers. It is an investment I highly recommend and I believe you will fall in love with it too.
I feature two benefits - repeat, or what Stampin' Up! likes to call hinge, stamping and the ability to have embossing in any of the ink colors you own. I use the Ridiculously Awesome stamp set, but this card can be made using any stamp set that has a small image and a medium sized sentiment.
Gather your supplies:
- Whisper White cardstock - card base and a 1-1/2" x 6" strip
- Designer Series Paper (DSP) - 3" x 5-1/2"
- Ribbon
- Large shape (I chose white, but you could use another color if desired)
Begin by placing your white strip onto the base of the Stamparatus - I like to place it along one of the grid lines near the middle of the base. Hold it down with the magnet. I didn't mention this in the video, but if you are using cling stamps (red rubber), you don't need the foam spacer that comes with your tool because the stamps have a built-in foam cushion. You only use the foam spacer for photo polymer stamps. I will tell more about this in my next video. Place your small stamp (in my card, it's the heart) near the top of the strip and close the lid to pick up the stamp. Open the lid, ink the stamp, then close the lid onto the base and give it a little press. Open the lid to vertical position, lift up and move down one hinge. Repeat the stamping until you have five images.
For the sentiment shape, you will want to use an embossing buddy or other tool to remove static, then place it onto the base, holding it down with the magnet. Position your stamp and use colored ink to stamp your sentiment. Clean the stamp and re-ink with Versamark ink, stamping in the exact position (because you didn't move the shape!). Remove the shape, sprinkle with clear embossing powder and use the heat tool to melt the embossing powder completely.
Assemble the card by placing the white strip down the right side of the card. You have a little extra length to allow you to center it, then trim any excess. Add the DSP flush with the left side of the card. Add a ribbon along the border of your two papers and tie a knot near the top of the card. Adhere your sentiment shape with dimensionals and you're done!
I hope you enjoy my video - please share it with others! Stamparatus Part 1 - Repeat Stamping and Embossing in Color!
Karen
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