Getting more mileage from sentiment stamps

Hi everyone, Tami here! Today I’m going to show you a couple of fun ways to use a single sentiment stamp on one card. The sentiment I’m using is from the NEW Life is Fun clear set — part of fabulous BasicGrey Paper Cottage collection.

First I used a little reverse masking trick to create the illusion of a layered look around the message. Simply adhere a rectangular mask over the top of the message and sponge ink around the edges. Remove the mask and - voila! - a shadow appears and it looks like your message is stamped on a separate paper layer.

The second way I used the sentiment was to repeatedly stamp it in various directions with the same Soft Sand ink, creating an allover graphic pattern. Here’s a closer look…

Find out how to make this card — click for complete supplies and instructions.

This weekend I challenge you to take another look at your sentiment stamps and think of new ways to use them. There are so many fun things you can try!

Happy stamping and happy weekend!

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   Judy said: July 7th, 2012 at 7:21 am

   I love this card, Tami–the effect of the masked sentiment and the beautiful color combo!! Thanks for the inspiration.

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   kathy (krolski) said: July 7th, 2012 at 12:59 pm

   Tami, your card is beautiful! Love that reverse masking!

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   Marcy Kaminski said: July 7th, 2012 at 2:41 pm

   Tami, this is BEAUTIFUL! Those colors are so fun and Summery. I HEART bg stamps and I love when you can use a sentiment stamp as your main image! LOVE it!

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   Arlene said: July 7th, 2012 at 7:44 pm

   Wonderful tip - great way to make a card look layered.

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   Maureen Morton said: July 8th, 2012 at 4:24 am

   Great look. Tami! Love the softness.

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   Cindy C. said: July 9th, 2012 at 4:32 am

   Love the look of how all the text image layered up together Tami!

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   Carol Gib said: July 9th, 2012 at 5:01 am

   Love the colors of your card.

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   Isha said: July 11th, 2012 at 7:27 am

   I like this card and the design so much. TF the inspiration.

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   Kim M. said: July 12th, 2012 at 5:04 am

   Love this idea. Definitely going to try it.

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    Marie / Legojenta said: July 13th, 2012 at 4:49 am

    Oh, this is so pretty =) TFS!

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