Which set will create an elegant background? This one!

Large background stamps are easy to use and can create simple but stunning card ideas.

Create an elegant background for your paper crafting projects with the Leaf Collection stamp. This cool background stamp is the perfect size to serve as the backdrop for your card making. The leaves intertwine to create a lovely pattern that’s perfect for coloring.

Tips: Add some fall colors to warm the look or go with shades of green for lovely foliage. If you want to step up the look, you can fussy cut the center leaves and use them as layering pieces.

Try this card idea using the new Leaf Collection stamp and 2 of your favorite ink pad colors.

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Leaf Collection (163610); Simply Said (163756)
• Card Stock – Garden Green (1025874); Basic White (159276)
• Stamp Pads – Granny Apple Green (147095); Garden Green (147089)
• Misc. – Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Brushed Brass Butterflies (158136); Stampin’ Brayer (162936); Sponge Daubers (1338733)

Measurements: 

• Garden Green: 11” x 4 ¼”; ¾” x 4”
• Basic White: 4” x 5 ¼”; ½” x 4”

Instructions:

1. Fold Garden Green cardstock in half and crease to create card base.
2. Ink Stampin’ Brayer with Granny Apple Green ink and apply to Leaf Collection stamp.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Ink Sponge Dauber with Garden Green ink and daub onto smaller leaves.
   
   
   
   
   
4. Lay Basic White cardstock down on top of inked Leaf Collection stamp and rub gently over cardstock to ensure all ink transfers to Basic White layer. Remove.
5. Adhere Basic White leaf layer to card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
6. Ink phrase using Granny Apple Green ink and stamp onto Basic White strip. Adhere to Garden Green strip and then across card front.
7. Add 3 Brushed Brass Butterflies to card front to complete card.

And here's the card - easy peasy!