Simon Says Stamp | Stamp & Turn - Background Stamping Technique. Video. Blog Hop

Simon Says Stamp | Stamp & Turn – Background Stamping Technique. Video. Blog Hop

Hello, friends! Thank you for stopping by. Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Peace on Earth release blog hop! Today I have 3 card ideas to share all showcasing a new technique I’ve been playing with – and I call it “stamp and turn”! It is very simple and one you would be able to use with many of the background stamps you have in your stash.

Simon Says Stamp | Stamp & Turn - Background Stamping Technique. Video. Blog Hop

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VIDEO TUTORIAL

Watch the video below or on my Youtube channel.

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CARD DETAILS

Start by cutting paper to 6×6 inches or about that size, depending on the size of the stamp you are using. I am using cling background stamps, these are all cut just slightly smaller than 6”, so cutting my paper to 6” square works for me. If you are using a smaller stamp – just cut your paper to about the size of the stamp.

Simon Says Stamp | Stamp & Turn - Background Stamping Technique. Video. Blog Hop

Using a stamp positioner will make the stamping process a lot easier, although you don’t have to use it, this technique can be done without as it doesn’t require precise stamping.

Not every stamp will work for this technique, background stamps with designs like this will work. Stamps that have directional imagery will not be the best choice. You also want to use a stamp that has some solid areas to it, outline stamps will not give you the same look. I’ll show you several options during this video.

Simon Says Stamp | Stamp & Turn - Background Stamping Technique. Video. Blog Hop

The idea is to stamp the same image in 2 different colors of ink. One shadow color and one main color. I picked Fossil ink from SSS for my shadow layer, it is a very pale gray color and you want to use something that will give you a subtle look, not too vibrant, not too dark, but something subtle.

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If you arrived from the amazing Debby Hughes, the next stop on this hop is talented Lisa Addesa. You can also start over on the Simon Says Stamp blog.

SUPPLIES

I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

Simon Says Cling Stamp Holiday Stems and Berries
Simon Says Cling Stamp Holiday Stems and Berries
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Simon Says Cling Stamp Leaves and Berries Background
Simon Says Cling Stamp Leaves and Berries Background
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Simon Says Cling Stamp Pinecone Background
Simon Says Cling Stamp Pinecone Background
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Simon Says Stamps and Dies Winter Birds
Simon Says Stamps and Dies Winter Birds
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Simon Says Clear Stamps Winter Birds
Simon Says Clear Stamps Winter Birds
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Simon Says Stamp Winter Birds Wafer Dies
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Cz Design Clear Stamps Holiday Silhouettes
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Cz Design Wafer Dies Holiday Silhouettes
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Cz Design Stamps and Dies Holiday Silhouettes
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Simon Says Stamp Mega Thick White Cardstock 130LB
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Neenah 80lb Solar White Cardstock
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Simon Says Stamp White A2 Top Fold Scored Cards
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Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine
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Simon Says Stamp Sparrow Dye Ink Pad
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Simon Says Stamp Fossil Dye Ink Pad
Simon Says Stamp Fossil Dye Ink Pad
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Simon Says Stamp Green Leaf Dye Ink Pad
Simon Says Stamp Green Leaf Dye Ink Pad
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Simon Says Stamp Lipstick Red Ink Pad
Simon Says Stamp Lipstick Red Ink Pad
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Hero Arts Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink
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Ek Success Powder Tool Applicator
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Simon Says Stamp Antique Gold Embossing Powder
Simon Says Stamp Antique Gold Embossing Powder
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Spellbinders Red Mix Color Essentials Gems
Spellbinders Red Mix Color Essentials Gems
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Copic Sketch Marker YG03 Yellow Green
Copic Sketch Marker YG03 Yellow Green
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Copic Sketch Marker YG17 Grass Green
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Bearly Art Mini Precision Craft Glue
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White Foam Squares
White Foam Squares
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Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink
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Wagner Precision Heat Tool
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27 Comments

    1. Your cards are beautiful. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

    1. What an interesting stamping technique. Will have to try this. Thanks.

    1. What a great technique- I’ll definitely give it a try! Your cards are so festive!I like to add embossing powder to my background stamps. Thank you for the video!

    1. Love your cards! I really liked how you did the backgrounds! Thanks for the inspiration!

    1. Hi, Yana – This is a terrific technique! Love it! I love all of the cards. I thought the pine cone card would be my favorite but it’s hard to choose now that the cards are made. I love that thick green leaf border around card #1. My favorite technique for backgrounds is creating a plaid or a repeated design many times.
      You are ridiculously talented!
      Lori S in PA

    1. Love this technique and your cards are stunning! I love all three!

    1. This release is like walking into a candy store, one of each please. The 2 tone shadow affect is stunning. Thanks for sharing.

    1. Such beautiful cards! What a wonderful release..
      Thanks for sharing.

    1. What a great technique & one I will try for sure!! Thanks for sharing-

    1. The double stamping gives such a fun effect.
      Thanks for the inspiration!

    1. This stamp and turn technique is amazing. Another way to dress up a one dimensional stamp. Even the last one, once it was colored was lovely. Thanks for sharing this with us!

    1. Your cards are absolutely gorgeous as always. I love your videos. This is a wonderful technique that I can’t wait to try. Thank you for the inspiration.

    1. Well that’s tomorrows scheduked fun time… checkingbmy backgrounds and choosing some to try this technique. Beautiful cards that are so warm yet traditional. I love the pinecones so much, love that color combo. I learn from you my dear, I have no suggestions.

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