Friday Tip of the Week: Play with your Background Stamps

​All week I’ve been showcasing butterflies, or more specifically, theBeauty Abounds Stamp Set.  While this is part of the Beauty Abounds Bundle, I chose to focus on just the stamp set. I think the dies are pretty, but the background stamps in the stamp set are the real star of the show for me. 

When I first started stamping, I didn’t know what to do with those background stamps. Looking back, my designs seemed a little flat because they lacked the depth and texture that backgrounds stamps can give.  So the next time you open a stamp set and wonder, “What am I going to do with that piece?”, try using it as part of the background and see what happens. 

Last night, on Valentine’s day, I held my first every a very fun non-Valentine’s themed Kit Night.  It was so much fun. Everyone brought a kit to work on, or one of my leftover classes to work on.  It was great fun.  We made banana splits, drank sparkling rosé wine, and everyone who attended received a red long-stemmed rose from me.  It was so much fun. I can’t wait to do it again!

Base: Whisper White Thick Cardstock, 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
Layer 1: Lemon Lime Twist, 5 1/8″ x 3 7/8″ 
Layer 2: Whisper White, 5″ x 3 3/4″
Layer 3: Lemon Lime Twist, 4 1/8″ x 3 1/8″
Layer 4: Botanical Butterflies Designer Series Paper, 4″ x 3″ 
Layer 5: Lemon Lime Twist, 1 1/8″ Scallop Circle Punch
Layer 6: Whisper White,  3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch
Layer 7: Botanical Butterflies Designer Series Paper, punched with Butterfly Duet Punch

1. Stamp background spray in Lemon Lime Twist onto Layer 2, stamping off first onto scratch paper.  Adhere Layers 1-2 and wrap with Lemon Lime Twist Ombre Ribbon.  Tie a faux bow. Adhere to Base.
2. Adhere Layers 3-4 and add to base. 
3. Stamp background bubbles in Lemon Lime Twist, stamped off first, onto Layer 6. Add sentiment in Basic Gray. Adhere to Layer 5 and add to base with dimensionals. 
4. Add Layer 78 with dimensionals. 

The deadline to register for February’s card club is TODAY (2/15).  ​Click the photo to learn more!

• Available in person or “to go”
• 8 cards w/ full tutorial
• Private Facebook Group
• Includes 2 combo pack of Blends Markers in Mossy Meadow & Petal Pink
• Optional: add the stamp set or bundle 
• Email me to register!

• New Sale-a-Bration items – a new Stamp Set, Embossing Folder, & Bundle with Stamp Set and Paper! – are being released today, 2/15!  Click here or on the photo to learn more. 

Join me tomorrow (2/16) at 9 am for my weekly Crafty Saturday Facebook Live.  We’ll be making a 12″ x 12″ sampler using the Botanical Butterflies Sale-a-Bration Designer Series Paper.  Be sure to watch tomorrow to learn how you can get all the supplies needed for FREE!