Stamping with blocks is our challenge for today. You can find it here.
Here is the technique:
Take a smaller acrylic block, put a few drops of reinkers (or similar), two colors that will look good together but don't let them mix too much. Spritz with water and stamp on paper that can handle some water. Other options: smear an Oxide ink pad on the block, then spray another color on top, spritzing with water as needed. Oxides blend well so you don't have to worry about the dreaded 'mud.' In the end, you can use any water reactive medium you like. Don't fill the whole piece of paper, leave some white space. Re-spritz with water if necessary but don't overdo. This isn't 'wrinkle free Distress' or 'dip and dab'. Be sparing and only stamp a few times! That's it! You'll have an interesting, colorful background to decorate in any way you like.
I used watercolor paper with pretty in pink and fresh freesia reinkers on blocks. I spritzed the blocks then stamped them down on the watercolor paper. I used a medium and a small block. I stamped and colored this cutie pie. I fussy cut him so his hair would really stand out.
Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026 GMT Views: 203 Favorited:1
Accessories: Copic Markers, dimensionals, water spritzer, pretty in pink, fresh freesia reinkers, acrylic blocks
Techniques: stamping with a block, fussy cutting, coloring
I found a video that demonstrates 4 different ways to use ink on your acrylic blocks. She uses only one stamping of her acrylic block but my card used multiple times of stamping with ink so it formed a background.
Well, what do you think? Do you think you would like to try this then make it into a card?
I used the two colors with spritzing technique. You can experiment with inks and blocks and see what you come up with.
You can try both watercolor paper and regular white card stock like the video shows.
Well, thanks for stopping by today. I'll see you again soon.
Stamps: House Mouse-Bird-Day Treat, Happy Birthday
Paper: white, pacific point, SU-Iconic Celebrations designer series paper
Paper Size: A2
Ink: memento tuxedo black, Pacific Point
Accessories: SU oval framelits, Copic Markers
Techniques: coloring, die cutting
I stamped and colored the image with Copic Markers. I used the oval dies to cut out the image and designer paper. I used a different stamp but kept a bird and House Mouse character. I changed the orientation and used two ovals instead of an oval and rectangle. The image panel was added with dimensionals.
If you know me, you know I love House Mouse stamps. I have a question for you. When you get a new stamp, how do you decide what colors to use if your background is more plain than lots of colors that stand out?
I chose a birthday designer paper that was pretty neutral and didn't really show a lot of the paper. So I debated what colors to use for the image.
Here's something I often will do. I will Google the name of the stamp and click on images at the top so I don't see shopping and videos etc. Then I look at the samples of others and see what others have done with the image. After looking at samples, I decide what colors I want to use for my card.
I also look on Pinterest and do the same thing. Many times I will go to a blog to see the colors someone combined for their image.
Did you know if you have a Stampin' Up image you can look on Splitcoaststampers? Check it out here. Scroll down until you see the Stampin' Up galleries near the bottom of the page.
Here's a link to a new set called, Filled With Sweetness. Check out the different samples. Most of the galleries have an index page listed first which shows you all of the stamps in the set.
Well, there you have it. Another way you can get more from your stamps and more ideas to help with layouts and help you think outside of your typical stamping style.
This week Stampin' Up Demonstrators are at an event called, On Stage, in different places around the country and world. There are some exciting new things coming to Stampin' Up.
Sneak peek from
on Stage….. sparkle pens in the new in colors. I’ve also seen white gel pens!
Lots of fun new products coming soon!!
Basic Black HYBRID Ink-This ink will work with alcohol markers and watercolor techniques as well. We won't need memento and Stazon inks. We can use one black ink for all of our stamping projects.
Here's our challenge for today. We go to a website and choose a picture then make a card similar to it.
Here's my inspiration for my card. I have to say, after I saw this, I just wanted a huge glass of milk to go with it!
I stamped the image and colored it with Copic Markers, I die cut with deckled rectangles the image panel and the designer paper. I added the paper to the card base then stamped the sentiment.
I thought whoever made that cookie cat did an amazing job! I can't even begin to figure out how it was made. It sure makes me want an Oreo cookie right now. LOL
We discussed grip mats for our stamping platforms like the Stamparatus, Misty, and Tim Holtz.
I found a Simon Hurley video where he discusses different sticky mats. Check it out.
We have
opportunities to donate cards to three different facilities
Stamping Opportunities:
●1. Southwest General Hospital -Cards
are placed on meal trays.
* NEW-Cut down on the number of Get Well cards.
Instead try
these: you're in my thoughts, I've been thinking about
you, I'm sending you positive thoughts, Thinking of You,
Hang in there. They still can use Baby and Holiday cards.
(No envelope
is needed. Stamp something on the inside please.)
Get Well,
Thinking of You, Hang in there, Baby, Holiday cards.
2. Broadview
Multi-Care Facility- Cards for residents and staff to use.
(Envelopes
needed and stamp something on the inside please.)
Birthday for
adults and kids, Get Well, Sympathy, Thinking of you, Holiday
3. Hillcrest
Hospital Cancer Floor
Encouragement,
Birthday and Sympathy. NEW*(envelopes needed)-(cards blank
inside.)
Thanks so
much for your continued support of these ministries.
Thank you to those who made cards this month.
They are so grateful to you for sharing your talents and love with them.
Amy's challenge can be found here. Here is the inspiration for my card.
I stamped the berries and colored them with Copic Markers. I added a bit of white gel pen on each. I die cut the white sentiment strip and stamped my greeting at the bottom. I added the strawberry and blueberries with dimensionals. This card folds flat to go in an envelope.
Filled With Sweetness Stamps and Dies
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HOMEMADE SWEETNESS 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
Paper: white, strawberry slush, SU Homemade Sweetness designer series paper
Ink: blueberry bushel, memento tuxedo black
Accessories: Filled With Sweetness Dies, copic markers, white gel pen
Techniques: fun fold
This is a stamp and die set that I wanted to get because it could be used for so many different kinds of cards. The paper is so much fun with all of the jars and fruit. If you take a look at the embellishments that go with this, you'll get excited. Take a look. Look at those cute strawberries!
I was thrilled to get a stamp set that didn't have flowers. This can be used for feminine and masculine cards. Woohoo!
This set was used this week in my classes.
I will soon post the cards we made this week as well as the directions to make them.
