Sunday, January 2, 2011

Using Small Stamps is Easy as 1, 2, 3!

If you're ever stumped for something to do with those awkwardly small stamps that litter sets, here's an easy way to use them as focal point on a standard 5.5" x 4.25" card.

1. Create a small panel in white or cream.

2. Stamp a sentiment.

3. Use the small image once, twice, or three times to accent the sentiment.

4. Adhere the panel to a colored card base using dimensional tape.
Here's one sun...


Two hearts...


Three flowers....




For these cards, I created my small panel with a notebook paper stamp from Hero Arts stamped in pale colors. To add a little interest, I punched holes in the sides using a 1/8" circle punch. Because the messages are rather informal and the images mostly look doodled, I placed the stamped panels askew. They looked rather artificial and stiff when placed straight.

Don't worry. Tomorrow I'll post something at nice, tidy right angles.  In the meantime, why not play with your smaller stamps and see how strong a focal point they can be!

Supplies
stamps: various Hero Arts clear sets
ink: Memento except for the red, which is SU classic
paper: SU pumpkin pie, bashful blue, almost amethyst; PTI white
accessories: dimensionals
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18 comments:

  1. Joan BJanuary 2, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    great idea! thanks for the tip. I have my eye on an adorable lawn fawn set and this layout is perfect for it.

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  2. Sheila HJanuary 2, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    What a great idea! I love the punched holes and the placement of the panel.

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  3. judyJanuary 2, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Great idea, Susan-- these are really cute cards!

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  4. Deborah FringsJanuary 2, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Super cards! I like the coloured backgrounds ;)
    The notepaper stamp is great (must get one!!)

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  5. Jessica WekenmanJanuary 2, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I always learn so much from you! I am always completely stumped with what to do with small images! Thanks so much for you help with this!

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  6. AnnJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Seriously. You. ROCK.

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  7. DinahsoarJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Great ideas!..love these cards and I just happen to have a 'notebook paper' stamp.

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  8. SueBJanuary 2, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    LOVE these! Thanx for the inspiration, Susan - I've CASEd a card from this idea, here!

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  9. Tiffany ErvinJanuary 2, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    These are super duper cute, love the school lined paper!

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  10. Nicole P.January 2, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    I agree with everybody, that notebook paper is adorable! Little images *are* hard. Yesterday I was thinking about giving my postage stamp stamp (looks weird but that is what I meant) a shot, but your method is WAY better.

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  11. nancyJanuary 2, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Another clever use of your stamps. The first card is my favorite, but that might simple be due to the lack of sunshine outside my window. Happy new year, Susan.

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  12. CassandraJanuary 2, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    My goodness - all that coloured cardstock!! Great idea for those tiny stamps, they aren't immediately inspirational.

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  13. Emily KeatonJanuary 2, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Very cute! Thanks for the great ideas. :)

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  14. Cassie_luJanuary 2, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    great cards and I really like notebook paper stamp

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  15. LindseyJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Tilted panels and coloured cardstock again! These are terrific cards.

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  16. Rose AnnJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    These are so cute, Susan!! What a great set of cards!!

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  17. Heather TJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Very cute cards and very clever idea.

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  18. DoneldaJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    these are lovely!!

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