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Two Step Stamping

Learn how to add color and depth to stamped images with an easy two-step stamping technique. Sara Naumann shows you how.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/two-step-stamping • Posted by Sara N.

Two-step stamping is a simple process and gives lots of creative possibilities! You'll need two variations on a single image: A silhouette (or shadow) stamp, plus an outline. Many stamp sets are sold with this option, making it a snap to create a beautiful image for a card, gift tag or other papercraft. Want a variation? Simply change the color of your ink, or try heat-embossing the outline on top of the stamped silhouette.

You will need

Project Budget
Reasonably Priced

Time

0 h 15

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

Two-step stamping is a simple process and gives lots of creative possibilities! You'll need two variations on a single image: A silhouette (or shadow) stamp, plus an outline. Many stamp sets are sold with this option, making it a snap to create a beautiful image for a card, gift tag or other papercraft. Want a variation? Simply change the color of your ink, or try heat-embossing the outline on top of the stamped silhouette.

Instructions

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    Place the clear acrylic silhouette stamp onto the clear acrylic block. The stamp will cling to the block. Apply a light color of ink to the stamp. Here I'm using a soft pink.

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    Quickly stamp the image onto white cardstock. Press firmly and evenly, without rocking the block. Lift straight up.

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    Place the outline image onto the clear acrylic block. Ink with a contrasting ink color, then stamp on top of the stamped silhouette. Here I've used a chocolate brown.

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    When you're done stamping, simply clean your stamp with a baby wipe or soap and water. Remove it from the block and place it back on the plastic liner sheet that it came on.