I needed a super quick birthday card the other day and decided to try some acrylic block stamping. The sandpiper image from the Wetlands stamp set is the perfect image for a beach scene.
Creative Tips –
- I used my Stampin’ Write markers to create my own scene on one of my larger acrylic blocks.
- For my sand, I used Crumb Cake, and then created my water with Bermuda Bay. Next I drew a sun in Crushed Curry and colored my sky in Island Indigo around it.
- I spritzed my block with a light mist of water and stamped onto a folded piece of card stock.
- My sandpiper birds were then stamped in Early Espresso as was my greeting from Four You.
- Here is a similar card done and matted onto Bermuda Bay for a contrasting look, which do you like better – one layer or matted? Let me know if the comment section.
This card literally takes minutes and is a cute simple watercolor of a fun beach scene. It’s yet again just one more reason you want to have the Wetlands stamp set in your arsenal – it’s versatile, and easy to use!
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Stamp Sets – Wetlands (126697c, 126695w), Four You (130538c, 130535w) Ink – Early Espresso, Stampin’ Write Markers: Island Indigo, Crumb Cake, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry Paper –Whisper White (100730)
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Enjoyed seeing your card and how you used a unique technique to create it. Always like to find new ways to create with my inks. Also like the Wetlands set. I will be using your idea soon, thanks for sharing.
Seletta
Thanks for stopping by Seletta – hope to see you again soon. Happy Stamping! 🙂
I absolutely love this stamp set and the card you made with it. Did you use the markers on the acrylic block and then spritz water on the block? When in the process did you color in the sun and I am assuming you did this directly on the paper. Thanks.
Thanks for stopping by Lilann – I’m so glad you love this card! All your questions are outlined in the Creative Tips – step by step. 🙂 I wrote everything exactly in order starting with the markers on the Acrylic Block. Try it – you’ll love the result. You’ll have to play with the amount of water on your block – I’d start with a lighter mist. You can always add more. Have fun!
you have convinced me I have to have this set; I love what you’ve been posting so thank you for sharing some fabulous projects
Thanks Sue! I’m so glad you join me every day for a little inspiration. You will LOVE this stamp set. Trust me! 🙂
I like it with the matte. It frames it. Both are pretty though. I like the sun in it too.
Thanks Judy – it’s so hard to decide sometimes – The sun was my second try. I like the sun better too. Thanks for stopping by today! 🙂
I like it without the matte because that one has the sun in it. I like the spot of color that that provides.
Me too Gale. I sometimes love the one layer cards more because they are simple. 🙂