Do you know how to add tones of color to your stamps?

In today's project idea and video (below), I am going to show you how to add tones of color to the Healing Hugs flower stamp.  

This is a great technique to learn because once you know how to do it you can then apply this technique to other stamps that you own.

My card is designed for a 'get well' theme because I learned this week that a work colleague and her family were diagnosed with COVID-19. {shock} I decided to make and mail a card to her so that they all know that I am wishing them a speedy recovery. 

I chose bright colors for my card...

• Granny Apple Green
• Poppy Parade
• Calypso Coral
• Pumpkin Pie

...because my colleague always wears bright clothing and choose brightly-colored accessories so I know she will love my color choice and I hope the bright colors cheer her up as well. 

Although I could have stamped the 'cross stitch' image from Healing Hugs on the Granny Apple Green card base I decided to add visual interest and texture using the Dainty Diamonds 3D embossing folder - and I am very happy with how it turned out. 

Here's my Healing Hugs card - what do you think? In the video at the bottom of this post, I have added a few bonus tips along the way so listen through so that you don't miss them.

Healing Hugs Get Well card

 

Stamp set: Healing Hugs (148223)

Ink: Poppy Parage, Calypso Coral, Pumpkin Pie, Granny Apple Green

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Granny Apple Green: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
        Poppy Parade: 4 1/4" x 1 1/2"
        Calypso Coral: 4 1/4" x 1 1/4"
        Pumpkin Pie: 4 1/4" x 1"
        Whisper White: 3" square, two squares 1 3/4", 2 1/4" x 1/2"

Other: Dainty Diamonds 3D embossing folder (152702); Sponge Daubers (133773); Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine

Here's my video - thanks for watching!

 

Comments

[Terri]

Dear Kathy, I really appreciate that you took time to comment! Yes, that was my idea - to share a technique that anyone could use with the stamps they already own. Happy stamping!

[Kathy]

Gorgeous card! Technique will generalize well to lots of stamps, too! Thank you!

[Terri]

Thanks for the pin Joanne. I am pretty pleased with how the flower turned out!

[Joanne]

That is beautiful! The tones give your flower such depth. Thanks for the tutorial. Pinned.