Tonal Stamping using the WAVE of INSPIRATION "wave" stamp

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I’m back with the “big wave” stamp from the Waves of Inspiration Collection. I love exploring all the ways you can use a stamp to create different techniques.

In this case, the Two-Tone technique uses two complementary colors to create some depth (Balmy Blue, and Misty Moonlight) when added directly to the stamp. When the ink is applied using an Aqua Painter, you get an even more ethereal effect. Both variations of the same technique are worthy of some creative exploration — especially with this collection. Please check out my short Video Tutorial.

I applied ink using a Water Painter to create an ethereal wave effect.

NOT ALWAYS PERFECTION: We may strive for perfection — but it is not always what we get. We all make those mistakes or “boo-boos” when stamping. Rather than get flustered during my tutorial — I worked through the problem to give you some ideas on possible solutions to a very common stamping problem — the ink “halo” created from too much ink on a rubber stamp.

*The ink “halo” created from a seagull stamp is somewhat camouflaged– : )*

Another color combination — Pacific Point and Pool Party.

VIDEO TUTORIAL

Project Details:

STAMP SETS:
- WAVES OF INSPIRATION
- AFTER THE STORM (clouds, large & small seagulls stamps) (pg. 50 AC)
BASE CARD: Misty Moonlight & Night of Navy (5.5″x4.25″)
Stamping Layer:
- Begin with a piece cut at 5.5″ x 4.25″
  - Basic White Card Stock
  - Shimmery White Card Stock
- Final layer will be cut down to 5.25″ x 4″ after the image is stamped
INKS:
- Balmy Blue (light)
- Misty Moonlight (medium)
- Night of Navy (dark)
STAMPARATUS
WATER PAINTERS (pg. 129 / 151298)
STAMPIN’ SPRITZERS (pg. 129 / 126185)
RHINESTONE WAVES BASIC JEWELS (part of the Waves of Inspiration Collection)
Gelly ROLL Pens (go to my PRODUCT LINKS)