I’m sharing something a little different today with my Simple Stamping Saturdays No.3 post. The Home to Roost stamp set is one of the Sale-A-Bration offerings (free with a £45 spend), but when I first saw it an idea came immediately to mind.
In case you are wondering, the idea came from a memory of some wallpaper and some coasters that my mum had in the kitchen when I was growing up. Probably not to most people’s taste nowadays, but big back in the 70s.
The cards themselves are quick and easy to make. I simply used notecards, some ink and of course a stamp set. What I did different was to use my clear acrylic block (size D) to create a background. Gulp. Yep, I pressed the clear block into the ink pad and then stamped it onto the front of the notecard. What I like about this simple technique is that no two backgrounds are going to look the same, and of course you can use whatever ink colour that you like.
Top Tips for making the background for the Simple Stamping Saturdays No.3 cards
- Make sure that the block is larger than the image you will eventually stamp.
- Use a lighter colour for the background because you want to be able to stamp the image over the top.
- Have plenty of paper towels or baby wipes around to clean the blocks.
- Don’t be afraid to press the block into the ink pad. This is one time that you don’t need to be too light handed!
The first card above, has the block stamped three times (re-inking each time). Then I used two different colours for the cockerel (rooster). The centre image is stamped in the same colour as the background (Crumb Cake) and the other two (partial images) are stamped in Early Espresso. The sentiment was stamped in the same darker Early Espresso colour.
The three cards below show three of the four sentiments from the stamp set. Each sentiment is stamped onto the card in a different place to the other. I’m not sure which one I prefer but I’m leaning towards the one on the right. What about you? Leave me a comment and let me know.
I’ve put together a bundle of products that will enable you to make these cards and get the stamp set for free. You will find the details below. Simply click on any of the pictures below to jump to my Online store and then add the appropriate item numbers.
Happy stamping.
Fiona xx
Ways to shop and save in January
2019 Sale-A-Bration – lots of ways to earn free things. Join, Shop or Host the choice is yours.
Join my Team – Choose your own starter kit. During Sale-A-Bration you get to choose £170 worth of product for £99 (includes P&P) or add the Craft & Carry tote (worth £47) and pay £125. You then receive a 20% discount on future orders/purchases (for at least 3 months). This is a great way to start your own Stampin’ Up! business or simply make your crafting funds go further. If you would like more information please contact me at fiona@oakfieldcrafts.com.
Save 10% on Bundles from the catalogues. There is something for everyone simply because there are an amazing number to choose from.
Supply List for my Simple Stamping Saturdays No.3 cards
Details of the products used for my Incredible Like You cards are as follows. Please note that all products are from Stampin’ Up!
Live in the UK? Then you can purchase items via my online shop. Simply click on the pictures below.
If you prefer to order direct from me, that’s ok. Simply drop me an email and I’ll be in touch.
But there’s more.
2019 Sale-A-Bration
I have assumed that you will add the Home to Roost stamp set to make the Simply Stamping Saturdays No.3 cards but you can of course elect to receive any one of the following for FREE when your order comes to £45 or more(excluding P&P).
Place an order for £90 (before P&P) or more and you can choose 1 of the following or any 2 from above.