I finally got lucky on my last order...when there was just one left!
Over the next few days, I'm going to show a variety of uses for small patterned backgrounds like this. We'll start with the most obvious use of a big background stamp...a big background.
This card uses an old sentiment (Stampabilities, I think) that I just love, some turquoise bling flowers that I just love, and a piece of A Muse card stock (thanks, Joan!) that I just love.
Tonight, I'm all about the love, basking in the glow of cool stamp ownership.
Stamping Tip: When using big background stamps, I use one of two methods for getting a good impression. #1) Ink the stamp and place it inky side up on the table. place the card to be stamped on the stamp, cover with a sheet of scrap paper, and use a bone folder to rub over the surface of the stamp. #2) Place the paper to be stamped on a solid floor or piece of good-one-side plywood. Place the inked stamp down on the paper and then stand on the stamp. Works every time.
Supplies
stamps: Stampabilities, Hero Arts
ink: Memento gray, SU cool caribbean
paper: A Muse, no-name white, PTI gray
accessories: dimensionals, gemstone flowers
Woo, Hoo - Enjoy simply looking at it and smiling, as much as anything else! Look forward to the inspiration..
ReplyDeleteYou're sounding a bit like Gollum in your title...
ReplyDeleteYou have already put it to very good use; your card is lovely. I used to reach for my big canvas background stamp often, now it is the big script background that has become my favourite.
Standing on the stamp! Great tip.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I appreciate the tips on using large background stamps - thanks!
ReplyDeleteI, too, love this stamp! YOu can also use a brayer instead of a bone folder! Or a book press if you have one!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to see that you have this stamp. I got it recently as well. It took me a long time to take the plunge, as I was wrestling with the fact that it is wooden, and I so prefer clear. I'll look forward to seeing some inspirational ideas as you use this stamp. Love your technique of standing on the stamp. I can't tell if you are kidding or not.
ReplyDeleteI love love this Envelope Patterns stamp as long as I got it! You are going to have fun! ( I just posted one card with this stamp yesterday.)Can't wait to see more from you!
ReplyDeleteLove the card. I use technique #1. Never heard of standing on a stamp - only heard of and tried "butt stamping". Same concept, different body part.
ReplyDeleteGreat card, and that's one of my favourite stamps too - good for so many different uses, Jo x
ReplyDeleteThat's one of my favorite HA stamps. Looking forward to your creations with it.
ReplyDeleteI love the thought of you basking in the glow of your new acquisition - it is so simple to bring joy to a stamper!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the great tips for using big background stamps. I always have trouble getting a good impression. Could you also mention any advice on inking up big stamp, please?