Hi All,
There are so many multi-step stamps on the market right now. I really like them because you can get a dimensional image by just stamping instead of coloring. However, I find that if you add a little bit of water, you go from 2D to looking 3D. I used this technique with both the flower and the hummingbird. Here are a couple of close-up photos:
It doesn’t take much extra effort at all, but the results are dramatic. Notice that I reused two of the same colored in each image: Barn Door and Peeled Paint. That way, the images complement each other.
We are in full back-to-school swing – they both start on Monday. Although it was nice to have time off from being a mom-taxi, I’m looking forward to getting some uninterrupted craft time back. 🙂
Enjoy the video!
Supplies:
To purchase at Ellen Hutson, click the EH link. To purchase at Simon Says Stamp, click the SSS link.
 Picture Perfect |
 SSS Artful Flowers |
 Worn Lipstick EH|SSS |
 Barn Door EH|SSS |
 Fired Brick EH|SSS |
 Bundled Sage EH|SSS |
 Peeled Paint EH|SSS |
 Forest Moss Distress Ink EH|SSS |
 Antique Linen EH|SSS |
 Walnut Stain Distress Ink EH|SSS |
 Distress Markers AMZN|SSS |
 Copic .3 Black Liner |
 Hero Hues Black EH|SSS |
 Aqua Painter |
 Canson Mix Media Paper BLSY|AMZN |
 Hero Arts Black Notecards |
 Mini MISTI |
 ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS |
Connie
Love the way you’ve blended the Distress Inks. This really makes a big difference. Question: Can I substitute some of the Distress Ink colours with Distress Markers by applying the Distress Markers directly to the stamp and huffing on it before stamping? A few of my Distress marker colours fill in some of the gaps of my Distress Ink colours.
Darlene DeVries
Hi Connie, yes you could definitely do that!
Connie
Thought so but wanted ‘the voice of the master’! Thanks! ?
Darlene DeVries
lol Connie. 🙂
bturner908
Absolutely beautiful! The blending with the water brush makes the colors mimic real life, and the walnut stain layer on the hummingbird makes him leap off the page!
ben9903
Very beautiful card! I’m more of a cutesy kind of card person, but I enjoy watching other people bring images to life especially through these layering stamps that are out now. I do love to listen to your explanations on how to do each step. Thanks for sharing!!
swimbikerunat60
Ohh!! what a beautiful card, I never thought of blending the distress inks and always got pretty frustrated with the image they leave on water color paper.
Thank you for this fabulous tip Darlene and for sharing your gorgeous card.
Hugs,
Maria.
Gulffire
This is beautiful. I was surprised to see what a big difference a bit of blending makes! I will be trying this with my layered stamps from now on.
Andrea
I think I’ve had the same complaint about layering stamps as you, Darlene. They just usually strike me as rather graphic-looking, not a smooth and natural blend. I really love how you did this card! Great idea to use the Walnut Stain on the hummingbird at the end, too–really makes him pop. Good luck with your mom-taxi “business” this year! LOL My mom is starting her 30th year of teaching (in Texas) this year. She is going to retire after this. She does enjoy her work, but she will be 80 years young in October, and figures it’s time to do something else! Hope y’all have a great beginning to the school year! 🙂 ~ Andrea
DebiKT
Beautifully colored and fab idea to blend out those layers. I’ve seen many cards done with this stamp set but I think yours is the nicest one yet!
Jan Castle
A STUNNER!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!
PAPER HUGS,
JAN
Iliana
That is so elegant. I love it.
Suzanne
Sooooo beautiful, Darlene!!
Wensfun
How beautiful! I never thought to blend the images like that & I can’t wait to try it. Thanks Darlene!
Wendy
Jules
Thank you for the technique explanation. Makes the 3 step stamps more interesting!
Brenda L.
Simply Stunning Darlene!!! You make it look so easy. Hugs, Brenda
Beau
Beautiful card Darlene. I love how you added that extra detail in both the hummingbird and rose. It’s too bad though that the stamp didn’t have like a hint of the hummingbirds second wing I don’t know why that looks a little weird to me lol. But none the less it is a beautiful card and you did a wonderful job on putting them together. I’ve never had much luck with making hummingbirds and flowers look right together when I put them to paper. Lol I know weird right? I will have to get some practice in ?
Glenismaree
Absolutely gorgeous. Love, love, love it. Great video! (as always)
Linda
Your card is gorgeous! I will definitely give this technique a try. Thanks!
gramsMJ
Love these tips on blending, makes a beautiful image!