A Block + Ink = A Background

 Hey Everybody,

I've got a new card for you today.

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

Additional Info

Keywords: TLC1098

Stamps: Unity Stamps-Little Weirdo

Paper: watercolor paper, white, fresh freesia

Paper Size: A2

Ink: memento tuxedo black

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.

Blessings,

Sue