Coloring Techniques: Using PAPER, INK, STAMPS, and Dies

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I’ve just moved into a new house! As of yet, I still don’t have easy access to my stamping supplies. All I have is paper, ink pads, stamps, and dies.

What to do?

Well, because all I have on hand is paper, stamps, inks, and dies I’m going to have to get creative. This is a great opportunity to be a bit frugal and just use what I have in my craft room.

So here is a project using Basic White Cardstock and using an inking technique to design some background cardstock and then I use another inking technique for creating the flowers and leaves. I love the color variations that I’m able to create and really add to the beauty of the flower arrangements. I used coordinating cardstock for the BASE CARD to frame each bouquet. Watch my My Video Tutorial for all the steps. Thank you for stopping by and please leave a comment! Cheers, Kat


What You Need

PRODUCT LIST:

  • Stamps & Dies: 
    • Simply Succulents Stamp
    • Summer Shadows Dies
  • Card Stock:
    • Base Card: Highland Heather
    • Layers: Basic White
  • Ink:
    • Fresh Freesia,
    • Shaded Spruce,
    • Bumblebee (substitute Pale Papaya),
    • Granny Apple Green,
    • Gorgeous Grape ink pads
    • Bumblebee/Pale Papaya Re-inker 
  • Tools:
    • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine  
    • Large Acrylic Block (H) for coloring
    • Water Painters (151298) for blending
    • Two Stampin’ Spritzers
      • Mix approximately 7 drops from the Re-inker bottle with H20 to create desired color strength (test on a paper towel)
      • H20 for blending
    • Heat Tool to accelerate the drying
    • FINE TIP GLUE
    • TEAR TAPE (to secure the ribbon to the back of the front layer)
    • MULTI-PURPOSE GLUE
    • REGULAR & MINI DIMENSIONALS
    • Best Ever Craft Mat (to keep the Die Cut Machine from slipping while cutting) –see MY FAVORITE PRODUCTS LINK
  • Embellishments
    • Coordinating ribbon (approximately 9”)
    • Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels
    • Brushed Brass Butterflies

VIDEO TUTORIAL


GALLERY


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