This week I want to share with you a technique that makes a world of difference when working with stamps like this Hero Arts Flower Branch with Owl stamp shown in the photo:
These stamps are super cute but look a little drab when just stamped on paper in a single color of ink. There's always the option of stamping on multiple patterns/colors of paper and paper piecing or coloring in the open areas with markers, colored pencils, etc. but what if you want to just stamp it in multiple colors at one time and be done? That is really hard to achieve with stamp pads but oh so easy with these fabulous new Stamp Markers from American Crafts.
To create this cute multi-colored stamped owl and branch I simply colored the rubber stamp with these markers, making sure I colored in the entire design. Then, I huffed (breathed on the stamp to remoisten the inks) and stamped it on some ledger paper. So simple and easy and with perfect results. It really makes intricate images like these come alive.
I used the same technique for the greeting. It's from a clear stamp set from Hero Arts. I simply colored in each word using a different color of marker and stamped it on the "label".
Ruffles are everywhere this season. I can't tell you how many items (J Crew anyone?) that I've picked up for my fall wardrobe this year that have a ruffle of some sort on them. I just can't get enough of the look and thought it would be a fun look to add to my scrapbooking and card making projects.
The ruffles on my card were created by layering some gathered ribbons from American Crafts (you can just as easily ruffle your own ribbons by running a loose stitch through the center of a ribbon and pulling the threads to gather it a bit). I simple layered the ribbons, adhered my stamped piece over them and stapled it in place to secure it. So simple!
*note* I didn't create a video when I created this card so I don't have one to share today showing the stamp + marker technique. I will create a video over this long holiday weekend so that you can see it in action.
Supplies:
Flower Branch with Owl Stamp by Hero Arts
All Occasion Messages 4x6 Clear Stamps by Hero Arts
Earthtones 12x12 AC Cardstock by American Crafts
Polka Dots (Pattern) A2 Embossing Folder by Quickutz
Epic Six Die Cutting Tool by Quickutz
Corner Chomper Crop-a-dile by We R Memory Keepers
Small Accent Pearls by Hero Arts
Slice 8x8 Ledger Pad by Making Memories
Ribbons by American Crafts
Stampin' Markers by American Crafts (Leaf, Taffy, Aqua, Chestnut, Mustard)
Favorite Things Stamp Set & Soft Suede Ink by Stampin' Up
This is my first card to send to Cards for Kate (see yesterday's post for more information). Check back all weekend as I share cards that my daughter and I make to send to Kate and her family. :)
Tomorrow is the 5th of the month which means it's time for another Celebrate the Seasons class! I can't wait to share this month's sketch, layout and video with you. :) Until tomorrow....
