I want to use my stamps and my ink pads. I have all the Studio Calico Color Theory stamp pads and the colors are gorgeous. And I get stamps in my kits each month, so my stamp collection is a little out of control. But I have to admit that using my stamps is not my first instinct. So I almost never buy a stamp set outside the kits. I just don't use them enough.
But a few months back, I couldn't resist this stamp set offered at Studio Calico as an add-on to the card kit. It is called the Circles set by Splendid Finn,
I couldn't tell you exactly why, but I fell in love. And it turns out that so far the solid circle is my favorite stamp in the set. I am a little addicted to using it for repetitive stamping, mixing colors to create custom backgrounds. Earlier this week I needed a quick retirement card for a friend at work. I pulled out inks in color theory, blush crush, flamingo, lavender soda and purple rain - and that circle stamp. I randomly stamped circles in different colors to fill in a piece of white cardstock.
After that it was easy. I used a Pebbles tag that said celebrate and edged it with gold brilliance ink. I added gold glitter embossing powder to a wood veneer "m" to create a monogram to make the card more personal and finished with a strip of gold glitter washi from My Minds Eye. And then just for a little sparkle, I added lots of tiny pink star sequins. Mitali deserved a lot of sparkle.
I used the same technique to create a quick and easy Christmas card. This time I used inks in the green and aqua color range - emerald city, lime light, yes peas, mint hint, and glass slipper.
I added a red holiday banner sticker and a gold star from my stash (both from old Studio Calico collections) and I was done. If I had more of those banner stickers, I might just mash produce this card.
If you try this, don't forget to stamp multiple times with your stamp before you re-ink. This creates lots of variety in the colors you het for your circles (or whatever image you stamp.)
Thanks for stopping by.
But a few months back, I couldn't resist this stamp set offered at Studio Calico as an add-on to the card kit. It is called the Circles set by Splendid Finn,
I couldn't tell you exactly why, but I fell in love. And it turns out that so far the solid circle is my favorite stamp in the set. I am a little addicted to using it for repetitive stamping, mixing colors to create custom backgrounds. Earlier this week I needed a quick retirement card for a friend at work. I pulled out inks in color theory, blush crush, flamingo, lavender soda and purple rain - and that circle stamp. I randomly stamped circles in different colors to fill in a piece of white cardstock.
I used the same technique to create a quick and easy Christmas card. This time I used inks in the green and aqua color range - emerald city, lime light, yes peas, mint hint, and glass slipper.
I added a red holiday banner sticker and a gold star from my stash (both from old Studio Calico collections) and I was done. If I had more of those banner stickers, I might just mash produce this card.
If you try this, don't forget to stamp multiple times with your stamp before you re-ink. This creates lots of variety in the colors you het for your circles (or whatever image you stamp.)
Thanks for stopping by.
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What a great idea. I love how these turned out!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I love this idea and yours came out so pretty. Great stamp set too. I have to remember this technique, I stamp a lot, both directly on my layouts, and to make my own embellishments, which is one of my very favorite creative things to do. I also stamp in my art journal, though that has had little attention lately. Thanks for an awesome idea, the cards are beautiful. Michelle t
ReplyDeleteThese cards turned out great!
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