Sunday, December 6, 2009

Creative use of one stamp









Today's Christmas card has a few steps but I think you'll really like it. Except for the greeting, it uses only one stamp to create a beautiful Christmas wreath.

I took the designated stamp from the Autumn Fun stamp set and stamped it repeatedly in a circle around a 4"x4" card using Creamy Caramel ink.


Then I changed ink to Garden Green and stamped over the initial impressions. Just approximate to do your stamping and it gives you a kind of blurry appearance. Don't worry though, the next step will clear it up.

Now, using Rose Red ink, stamp the image again on top of the previous impressions. It will now look like there are berries on the wreath. Isn't that amazing for using only one stamp!

Lastly, I added a holiday greeting and a little bow using Rose Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon. The paper was cut using the Big Shot and the Scallop Square die. This card is one of those "it's so easy" types that you just want to show everyone.

Have fun making your own cards.

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