Techniques

Welcome to my Techniques Page. I learned many of the techniques featured here from Splitcoast Stampers. If you haven’t visited their site, it’s a must see for any stamper/paper crafter. Check back for more truly terrific techniques!

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MASKING

  1. Stamp the image you would like to have in the foreground (very front) of the scene on your cardstock.
  2. Stamp the same image on a Post-It Note, making sure that part of the image is on the sticky part of the paper.
  3. Carefully cut the images on the Post-It Note out with your scissors. (Cut right on the line or even slightly inside of it.)
  4. Layer your Post-It Note images over those on your cardstock.
  5. Stamp your second image over your mask. This image will appear to be in the background.


Tutorial courtesy of splitcoaststampers.com

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ROCK-N-ROLL

  1. Ink image with lighter colored ink.
  2. Ink the edges of the same image with the darker colored ink by rolling edges of the image on the ink pad.
  3. Stamp the image on cardstock.
  4. Repeat steps one through three if you need several images. (optional)

Tutorial courtesy of splitcoaststampers.com

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EMBOSSING RESIST

  1. Rub Embossing Buddy over entire piece of cardstock.
  2. Ink stamps with VersaMark and stamp on cardstock.
  3. Pour clear embossing powder over stamped images, making sure everything’s completely covered.
  4. Tap excess powder off.
  5. Heat powder with heat gun until it melts into a shiny cover. Let cool.
  6. Sponge classic ink over your cardstock, covering the entire piece. (You can also use a stipple brush, dauber or brayer for this step.)
  7. Use a paper towel to buff ink off embossed images. The embossed images will resist the sponged ink.
  8. (optional) To add more depth to the stamped images, try adding more in the same color used for sponging.

Tutorial courtesy of splitcoaststampers.com

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GRADATION

  1. Choose a solid image stamp.
  2. Using markers, color directly on the stamp in a “rainbow pattern.” (Start with the lighter colors first.)
  3. Using a sponge, gently smudge between colors to soften the variation from one color to the next.
  4. Huff on stamp to moisten and stamp firmly on cardstock.

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CHALKBOARD TECHNIQUE

Ink stamp with white pigment ink and stamp on dark cardstock. (Solid image stamps work best)

Twist a sponge dauber or q-tip in the chalk/pastel color of choice and dab it over the stamped image. (You do not need to wait for the ink to dry.)

Continue to add colors to the stamped image until all ink is covered in chalk.

Carefully wipe image with a Swiffer™ towel to remove excess chalk.
The chalk seems to stick to the ink very well, so a sealant is optional.

Tutorial courtesy of splitcoaststampers.com

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