Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Add Pizzazz with Small Background Stamps

Have you ever looked at a stamp set that has patterns that are not big enough to fill the entire background of card and wondered what to do with them?  Here is a card that shows three ways to use these smaller background stamps.  I'm featuring the Comfort & Hope stamp set.

ThePowerOfACard.blogspot.com   Karen Sliwinski   ©Stampin’ Up!

Gather your supplies:

Whisper White: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", folded and creased, stitched rectangle (3rd largest), and two strips for the sentiments (1/2" and about 5/8")
Basic Gray: 3-5/8"" x 4-15/16", 11/16" wide strip to mat the sentiment on the front
Comfort and Hope stamp set
Ink Colors - Pretty Peacock, Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Terracotta Tile and Basic Gray


ThePowerOfACard.blogspot.com   Karen Sliwinski   ©Stampin’ Up!
Your first way to use these background stamps is as a main design element.  Stamp the cross hatch pattern in the rainbow of colors across the stitched rectangle as shown.  Stamp your sentiment, trim and then use the Pick a Punch to make the decorative ends.  Mat with the gray and add dimensionals to the back.

The next way is to use the stamps to add dimension and texture to a mat.  Use the herringbone stamp with basic gray ink and stamp opposite corners of the gray mat.  Assemble your card with your favorite adhesive (I love the multipurpose glue!).

ThePowerOfACard.blogspot.com   Karen Sliwinski   ©Stampin’ Up!

The third way to use small background stamps is as a backdrop for your sentiment.  Stamp the circles on the inside of the card.  After you stamp your sentiment on the white strip, trim using the Banner Triple Punch and add this over the circles.  Background stamps, especially if they are stamped off, work great on labels too.


ThePowerOfACard.blogspot.com   Karen Sliwinski   ©Stampin’ Up!

Here is the video: Small Background Stamps Add Pizzazz! - I would appreciate your likes, shares and subscribes!  


Karen


ThePowerOfACard@gmail.com

Etsy Shop: The Power of a Card

https://karensliwinski.stampinup.net 

Images Copyright Stampin’ Up!®


My current host code is: A9D6KJUU  Please use this for orders less than $150 and you’ll get a special treat from me.  For order over $150, you will qualify for host rewards from Stampin’ Up! (plus a treat from me!).



Product List

No comments:

Post a Comment

Die Cut Masks and Ink Spritzing Technique

I recently learned this technique from a Barb Mullikin, a demonstrator friend of mine and I thought I'd give it a try.  I had so much fu...