Background check – use background stamp
Hello lovelies! Today’s idea for rocking card backgrounds is to use background stamps! Just like with background dies, there are so many options out there for this. I will list some of my favorites below.
By the way, if you are new here, welcome!! :-) This month we are exploring ways to create great backgrounds for our card focal point. You can check out the earlier posts in this series by clicking here.
Here’s my card for today:

For this background, I used gray cardstock which I first die cut using the largest stitched rectangle die from SSS. Then I used the You Matter background stamp from SSS and Hero Arts white pigment ink to stamp the background on top. For this panel as well as the card base, I rounded top right corners.
Then I picked my patterned papers and layered them with some flat adhesive and some foam tape. I also added a couple enamel dots and adhered the panel onto my card base.
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 Cling Stamps YOU MATTER BACKGROUND SSS101646 STAMPtember

Hero Arts Pigment Ink Pad UNICORN White AF249

MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool Whole Kit and Kaboodle

Doodlebug CREAM AND SUGAR 6×6 Paper Pad 5530

Doodlebug Sprinkles Self-Adhesive Glossy Enamel Embellishments, Bright Glitter

EK tools Mini Corner Rounders Punch Set

Neenah Exact Index, 90 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 250 Sheets, Gray

3M Scotch 1/2-Inch by 36-Yard Double-Sided Foam Tape

3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent

Scor-Tape 1/8 Inch Crafting Tape


We R Memory Keepers TRIM AND SCORE Board 71337-1
More background stamps on my wish list

Simon Says Cling Rubber Stamp ELIZABETH BACKGROUND SSS101691 Hey Love

Simon Says Cling Rubber Stamp ELINOR BACKGROUND SSS101693 Hey Love

Simon Says Cling Stamp LEAVES BACKGROUND sss101529

Simon Says Cling Stamp LATTICE GRID sss101577 Create Joy

Wendy Vecchi Background Cling Rubber Stamp SCREEN Studio 490 WVBG036

My Favorite Things FLORAL FANTASY Background Cling Stamp BG87

My Favorite Things WHIMSICAL WOODGRAIN Background Cling Stamp MFT BG78
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 if you like to use background stamps for your card design. (The winner’s name will be randomly selected and emailed after the giveaway closes. International folks are eligible, too!)
Please do spread the word about this for me. If you post about this on social media, please use the tag #vsbackgroundcheck
Big thank you! ~Varada

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