Want full "cooperation" from your solid image stamps? I used my ladybug stamp from Darling Dots (Hostess Level 1) for the first time today, coloring it directly with my Stampin' Up! Basic Black and Real Red Markers (for a 2 color image). I saw the little droplets of ink forming on the rubber and knew a little "conditioning" would take care of things pronto.
TIP: To condition solid stamps, take a Sanding Block (featured above) and rub the stamp surface briskly in all directions for a few seconds. Clean thoroughly and try coloring/stamping again. The "after" results are impressive and I took a before and after picture to show you the difference.
My color inspiration (Barely Banana, Basic Black and Real Red) is from the Color Throw Down Challenge #39. The Real Read card base is 4.25 x 5.5 and scored at the top. The sentiment is from Hidden Garden Rub-Ons.
TIP: The squares were cropped and layer perfectly using 1 1/4 and 1 3/8" Square Punches. I love these little power horses!
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Stamp Set: Darling Dots (113708, Hostess Level 1)
Paper: Rockabilly Specialty Designer Series (114039), Barely Banana Textured (108695), Basic Black (102851), Real Red (102482), Whisper White (100730)
Ink: Barely Banana (101170), Real Red Marker (100052), Jet Black Stazon (101406), Basic Black Marker (100082)
Cool Tools: 1 1/4" (104400) and 1 3/8" (103375) Square Punches, Sanding Block (103301)
The Perfect Touch: Circle Rhinestone Brad (109110, Fire), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Hidden Garden Rub-Ons (111414)
Envelope: Whisper White Medium (107301), Rockabilly Specialty Designer Series Paper (114039)
TIP: To condition solid stamps, take a Sanding Block (featured above) and rub the stamp surface briskly in all directions for a few seconds. Clean thoroughly and try coloring/stamping again. The "after" results are impressive and I took a before and after picture to show you the difference.
My color inspiration (Barely Banana, Basic Black and Real Red) is from the Color Throw Down Challenge #39. The Real Read card base is 4.25 x 5.5 and scored at the top. The sentiment is from Hidden Garden Rub-Ons.
TIP: The squares were cropped and layer perfectly using 1 1/4 and 1 3/8" Square Punches. I love these little power horses!
Click here to learn more about the Stampin' Rewards Program
Combine Stampin' Rewards with the Get Connected Campaign and get even more free products. NOTE: The Get Connected Campaign ends 4/30!
To Order Stampin' Up! Products On-Line 24/7, CLICK HERE!
Stamp Set: Darling Dots (113708, Hostess Level 1)
Paper: Rockabilly Specialty Designer Series (114039), Barely Banana Textured (108695), Basic Black (102851), Real Red (102482), Whisper White (100730)
Ink: Barely Banana (101170), Real Red Marker (100052), Jet Black Stazon (101406), Basic Black Marker (100082)
Cool Tools: 1 1/4" (104400) and 1 3/8" (103375) Square Punches, Sanding Block (103301)
The Perfect Touch: Circle Rhinestone Brad (109110, Fire), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Hidden Garden Rub-Ons (111414)
Envelope: Whisper White Medium (107301), Rockabilly Specialty Designer Series Paper (114039)
