Here's a fun technique that you definitely need to try

Did you know that you can create a beautiful card idea using your clear blocks and ink pads? This ‘Clear Block stamping technique is easy to learn and can be applied using your favorite stamp sets and ink colors. Each time you try this technique you will get a different clear block result!

This card idea uses the Bamboo Beauty stamp set, a set that I feel is a hidden gem in the Annual Catalog. 

You can create a serene escape with the brushstroke style of this set. The bamboo images are sized perfectly for cardmaking; either stamp the branches in a random pattern for a minimal look or use the bamboo and branch images together to create a bamboo forest! The authentic kanji symbols translate to “friendship” so be sure to send a card to all your favorite friends as this stamp set is gender neutral.

As I didn't make a video of this card, I am going to walk you through using photos. 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Bamboo Beauty (155478); Color & Contour (154994)
• Card Stock – Pear Pizzazz (131201); Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper (149612)
• Stamp Pads – Pear Pizzazz (147104); Soft Succulent (155778); Garden Green (147089); Night of Navy (147110)
• Misc. – Stampin’ Seal (152813); Clear Block (117147); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Water Painters (151298)

 

Measurements: 

• Pear Pizzazz 8 ½” x 5 ½”               
• Fluid 100 3” x 5 ½”
• Night of Navy (2) ¼” x 5 ½”

Instructions:

1. Fold Pear Pizzazz card stock in half and score to create card base.
2. Add water to barrel of Medium Water Painter.
3. Ink Clear Block B using Soft Succulent Ink. Add a drop of water from Water Painter and swish water around on block. Stamp into Fluid 100 layer. (image 2)
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Repeat step 2 using Pear Pizzazz and Garden Green ink, stamping each block to the right (create a row). 
   
   
   
   Note: yes, my block on the left looks a bit different because I smeared ink and had to start over! (it happens)
   
   

 

1. Ink Bamboo stamp using Night of Navy ink and stamp 1 image onto each ink color.
2. Ink splatter stamp using Night of Navy ink, stamp off onto scrap paper first, then stamp onto bamboo images. 
   
   
   
   
   
3. Ink phrase using Night of Navy ink and stamp to the right of the bamboo images.
4. Using Multipurpose Liquid Glue, adhere Night of Navy strips to back of Fluid 100 layer.
5. Using Stampin’ Seal, adhere Fluid 100 layer to card front to complete card. 

And here's my card - I hope you will give this idea a try! 

Comments

[Terri]

Thanks Vivian! I hope you will give this idea a try too.

[Vivian]

beautiful card!!

[Terri]

Hi Joanne, I am happy that I brought back some creative memories. Have fun with those birthday cards!

[Joanne]

Oh I haven't done this technique in ages and I think I'm going to try it today! I have 3 birthday cards to make and I was out for some great "new" ideas to try. Pinned.