Now and then it's good to get back to the basics and enjoy simply stamping techniques. Many times the stamp images in themselves are so beautiful that they really don't need all the extras. Today's card project revisits three simple stamping techniques to create a beautiful floral panel.
I love stamping on patterned paper. This card design can also be stamped onto plain cardstock but I really love text papers and this one in particular. It's a lovely text print that is on the angle. No...I didn't put it that way. The print is angled on the original square 6x6 paper. It's from the new Studio Calico line, South of Market and I just can't get enough of it. Using an angled print is great on simple card designs as it provides visual movement in the design without adding additional layers and distractions.
Here's a detail image of the stamping. I've used a two-step stamping set by My Favorite Things Stamps called Contemporary Roses. It's a beautiful classic stamp set and seriously, roses never go out of style!
Two Step Stamping is a beautiful and simple stamping technique. You need a stamp set that has been designed for it. Basically what it is, is two stamp images that when combined create one single image. In the above image you can see the stamps that go together to create a two step stamped image. The large solid rose is stamped first and then the more open petal accents stamp is stamped overtop of the original image. This adds a lovely dimension and detail to the stamping.
I've also used two other simple techniques...
Stamping Off is a simple way to get more "color choices" from one ink pad. Yes the color remains the same but you get a lighter version by stamping off. To stamp off an image, simply ink your stamp image in the ink, stamp it off onto some scrap paper and then stamp it without reinking onto your design surface. This is a great way to add some subtle dimension and effects to your project.
Double Inking is the final quick stamping technique that I've used in this design. You can see the example above in the leaves. First I inked the entire leaf stamp in a lighter ink (Pear Tart for this project) and then used a darker ink pad (Bamboo Leaves) to come in and lightly brush it across one or more edges of my stamp before actually stamping the image on the paper. I love this look as it really adds a soft almost watercolor look to your stamping.
One of the ways I've accented this project is with clear sequins. It's a subtle look that doesn't take away from the stamping. I find Glossy Accents to be a great way to adhere sequins to a project. It holds well and dries fast. Because I use it so much, I like to keep it on my desk with a pin in it. The pin keeps the glossy accents from drying out and also prevents the nozzle from clogging.
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