Hello friends! This is Yana.
For my today’s post I wanted to show 3 different ways to do quick background stamping for simple one- and multi-layer cards. I adore stamping patterns that cover the entire background of an A2 card front (or a bigger card), but sometimes, some patterns take too much time and effort to create. In cases like this, I like to fill just a part of the background with stamping.
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I used the Watercolored Anemones stamp set for my background stamping. You might remember my very first post here where I shared a Mother’s Day card using this set plus a technique that shows how to get more out of your inks using a white pigment pad. That card, just like the 3 projects I am sharing today, is a good example of a partially filled background.
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For my first project I covered the entire front of an A2 card with beautiful stamped flowers. I used several colors of ink for my stamping - Miami Spice, Sweet Nectar, Flamingo, Shell Pink, Little Piggy, Sweet Gelato, Sea Breeze, Ocean Drive and Coconut Husk. Instead of greens I used aqua for the leaves and instead of black I went with dark brown for the flower centers.
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To create a second project, I re-stamped the same pattern but kept the bottom left corner free from any stamped impressions. If you look closely you’ll notice I didn’t “re-invent the wheel” but simply stamped a portion of an already existing pattern to create a background for the second project.
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And finally for my third card I took one of the floral clusters and placed it in the bottom middle section of a card front. You can also have it at the top middle or on either sides for a clean and simple look.
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All 3 of these projects use sentiments from the Valentine Wishes stamp set. I stamped them using black ink and added a die cut banner stamped in Sweet Gelato for a pop of hot pink.
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To finish these I adhered clear droplets in two sizes scattering them around the front of each card.
Have fun stamping!
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Yana I am in LOve with these darling cards! As one who steers clear of colors most of the time, I have to say these colors you've chosen really make me want to have the courage to try!!! Lovely, sweet, and cheery, too!
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So sweet!
ReplyDeleteDelightful cards, Yana! I have this beautiful stamp set, and haven't used it enough. You've inspired me to get creative with it. Love your colour combinations - simply lovely.
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful, Yana! You've inspired me so much with these three cards. :-)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely BEAUTIFUL.
ReplyDeleteso pretty!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful Yana, such lovely color combinations and pretty designs :-)
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