Each month one of the stamp releases I look forward to most is the latest Scrapblock™. These large 6×6 inch square stamps of red rubber goodness are so versatile that I know I’ll come back to them time and time again. It’s amazing how many looks, how many techniques and uses I can find for each one. Today’s release is called Paisley Pattern and for this card design, I decided to go for a very soft, subtle look to pair up with my sentiment. To do this, I inked up my Scrapblock™ with two colors of Versamagic Chalk ink and then stamped onto Kraft cardstock. I love the subtle changes in color and it gives a beautiful matte look that makes it look like custom patterned paper.
Restful Paisley
To create the scallops of the bottom of the design, I removed the corner guard from my small EK Success Corner Rounder and repeatedly punch my edge. In each scallop, I punched a little hole with a tiny circle punch to resemble an eyelet border. To tie the color combo together in my design, I swiped the edges of painted chipboard (Lettuce Adirondack Paint Dabber) with the Aquatic Splash Chalk ink.
Quick Tip: Chalk inks are great for stamping on darker cardstock. Unlike dye inks the pigment sits on top of the paper and they dry much quicker than traditional pigment inks.
Have a super fabulous day! Oh! And don’t forget to stop by the CHF Creative Blog today for another chance to win some new stamps!
Supply List:
STamps:
Paisley Patterned Scrapblock™ by Cornish Heritage Farms
Scripture Essentials I by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink:
Black Memento Ink by Tsukineko
Versmagic Chalk Ink”Key Lime” & “Aquatic Splash” by Tsukineko
Paper: Simply Smooth White, Kraft by Prism
Other: trim by Fancy Pants, chipboard by Maya Road, flower by Prima, velvet brad by Making Memories, small corner punch by EK Success, hole punch
