Background check – Repeat stamp sentiment or images to create your own pattern
Hi friends, I am so excited to share tip #10 for our series #vsbackgroundcheck! This is one of my favorite techniques – repeat stamping. In this, we repeatedly stamp an image or a sentiment on a certain area or all over the background. Like I did in the two cards below:
In the first card, I stamped and fussy cut images for my focal point using Tuzedo Black ink. Then I colored them using Spectrum Noir alcohol markers. I could not fussy cut the fine thread on the tea-bag, so I used real needle-thread to attach the two pieces together. :-)
Initially I just placed the focal point images where I wanted them and held them in place using magnets in the MISTI. I did not actually use MISTI to stamp the sentiment around those images, I used regular acrylic blocks, but just having the two images stay put helped me plan where I wanted all the sentiments to be stamped. I also heat embossed some of the sentiments using white embossing powder.
In the second card, I went all over the card front stamping images in two colors. I kept the colors same as the two little cups from the patterned paper square I had picked up for my focal point. I also added smiley faces in those cups and tea bags. They are so adorable! I also stamped several hearts from the same set.
For the focal point, I picked one more patterned paper squares and used a corner punch to add some interest. I adhered it to the card base using some foam tape. I also added a strip of patterned paper to anchor the focal point. As last step, I added some generous amounts of glossy accents and a couple glitter hearts to the card.
Supplies list
I am sharing links to the supplies I’ve used for these cards – click on the picture or link to go directly to the product. Wherever available, I have used affiliate links, which means when you make a purchase, I receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you) which I use to run this blog. I truly appreciate your support!
Simon Says Clear Stamps COFFEE AND TEA SSS101695
[SSS] Crafter’s Companion BRIGHTS 24 SET Spectrum Noir Markers SPECN-BRIGHTS24
[Amazon] Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers – Brights – 24 Pack
ColorBox Archival Dye Ink Full Size Inkpad, Glacier Lake
Hero Arts Shadow Ink Pad BUBBLE GUM Mid-Tone AF208
Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad GREEN APPLE ink006
[Amazon] Tsukineko Memento Dew Drop Fade Resistant Inkpad of All Kinds, Tuxedo Black
[SSS] Memento TUXEDO BLACK DEW DROP Ink Pad MD-900
Zing! Opaque Embossing Powder, 1-Ounce, White
American Crafts Zing! OPAQUE White Embossing Powder
Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS CUBE Watermark Stamp Ink Pad VM500
Ranger Inkssentials GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue Dimensional Adhesive GAC17042
Simon Says Stamp WHITE CARDSTOCK 120 LB Base Weight 12 Pack
Neenah Environment 100 LB SMOOTH DESERT STORM Paper Pack 25 Sheets
Neenah Exact Index, 90 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 250 Sheets, Gray
3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent
3M Scotch 1/2-Inch by 36-Yard Double-Sided Foam Tape
More like this
Here are all the cards I have shared in the past using this technique:
Giveaway
This month onwards, I will be hosting giveaways! To win a $20 gift card to a craft store of your choice, leave a comment here by 11:59pm CST on 2/28/2017 telling me which one of these cards is your favorite. (The winner’s name will be randomly selected and emailed after the giveaway closes. International folks are eligible, too!)
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Big thank you and warm hugs! ~Varada
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