Project #7: Think Outside the Box

Go through your stamp collection and find new ways to use them!

What looks just like a triangle (KI-A21 Klimt Triangle)...

...could also be flower petals or an asterisk...

...or a roof!

Other stamps used:
KI-A20 Klimt Swirls
KI-A26 Klimt Rectangle
Hero Arts
7gypsies

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Technique #9: Tone-on-Tone

Use ink pads that have similar or slightly different hues as your cardstock's color for a Tone-on-Tone look!
This technique is great for beautiful monochromatic backgrounds.

The first sample (below) uses different types of ink pads (from left to right): Brilliance (metallic light blue), VersaMagic (dark blue) and VersaMagic (light blue).

Second sample (from left to right): VersaMagic (dark green), VersaMagic (lighter green) and Memento (light green).

Stamps: KI-A27S Klimt Symbols Set

Another way to achieve the Tone-on-Tone without having to buy ink pads in different colors is to use VersaMark Watermark ink pad (Tsukineko) . It will give you a darker hue than your cardstock, but test on your papers first for the best results.
VersaMark will not work on coated cardstock/patterned paper...

Stamp: LS-A32 Leaf Sketch

Scroll down to the next post to see a card sample using this technique (on the card base)!

Card of the Month: Leaves Cherish Card

Supplies:

1. Stamps:
LS-B36 Leaves
LS-B37 Bold Leaves
From the Garden (Fancy Pants Designs)

2. Papers:
Cardstock
7gypsies

3. Ink Pads:
VersaMagic (Tsukineko)

4. Others:
Glitter
double-sided tape
foam tape