The Ultimate Stamping Tool

The world of stamping opens up a whole new set of challenges. I think most of us stay away from stamps for so many reasons. Most of which revolve around technique. There are tools on the market that can perfect stamping and restamping. The card blog I did the other day about the Watercolor Effect with the stamp is a prime example of the options that that can then become available to us ... provided we have the right tools.

I've had the pleasure of playing around with Cathie Allan's Position-It stamping tool and can absolutely see the merits of spending a few extra bucks on having exactly what you need to take you through every stamping technique and trick in the book.

As painfil as it is to watch a video of myself ... here is a video we did on some of the uses and benefits of the Position-It. We will be doing more in the coming days so stay tuned. And if you are in proximity to the retail store in Shannonville, Ontario, we will be holding free card classes demonstrating the Position-It. The store's web site www.ECPaperCrafts.com

Card tutorial: Watercolor effect using Position-It stamping tool

when a card idea works out, you just have to share!!

I got this stamp at a garage sale, and really had no plans for it but just loved it.

Fast forward to last night and I see this watercolor technique using those stamp positioning tools. Bingo!!

We have been testing out and doing instructional videos on our new Position It "The Ultimate Stamping Tool" and I will admit ... I really didn't think it was a tool I needed. THEN I started playing with it!! Hook, line and sinker, baby ... I am hooked!!

So I brought in my stamp and I'll show briefly with a picture tutorial the technique.

 Using watercolor markers I inked up the flowers and leaves of the stamp. I sprayed with water mist and then actually blended the large flower petals with a brush.

 Positioning on a Position-It stamping tool, taping down my paper, I applied the first layer.

 Colored in the branches with brown. Spritz with water mist (lightly) and stamp down. Perfectly in place because of the stamping tool!!

 here is the two images lined up.

Colored in the final images in this case two birds and the sentiment. Now I didn't want these to be watercolor looking so I didn't spritz these.

 and here is the final image.

 Using the last release from Frantic Stamper (frame FRA10069), just seemed to be the perfect compliment. And Voila ... a delightful watercolor card.

Until next time,

Jenn


Position-It Ultimate Stamping Tool can be found at: www.ecstasycrafts.com