Saturday � 9/28/13 � 10AM EST � Tech Talk 05 � Stamping Textures

[Motherload]

Title: Stamping Textures
Hostess: Motherload
Keyword: TechVSBN05
Day/Date: Saturday, September 28, 2013
Time: 10am EST

Welcome to the Stamping Textures challenge, where I will teach you how to add some fun texture to your page without adding bulk! All you need is a clear stamp with a large surface area, an acrylic block, ink, cardstock, and a relatively flat item with an interesting texture to it. To get the full details, check out the tutorial on my blog using this link: Stamping Textures. Happy scrapping!

My Sample Page: Let's Ride
TechVSBN05 Gallery

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[AnniePanda]

Hello! Looking forward to playing with your technique today.

[Motherload]

Great! Can't wait to see what you come up with. I'll be popping in and out today, so don't forget to leave a link when you post your layout.

[NerdyBeth]

Got the bathrooms cleaned and I'm on my second load of laundry. While I'm waiting for the rest of the cleaning crew to rise from the dead, I might as well get started playing along!

Thanks for the fun challenge. It may take me a while though.

[eeddmm]

Hi...your image is still pending and I think I'll need to see this one to see how it's done. Looks interesting and if I can wade through my spare bedroom (where I've got lots of things stashed at the moment) I might be able to do this. I took a very cute picture of Rufus this week while driving home one day that would make a wonderful page.

I think I've got some mesh bags somewhere that I could use for this but I'm not too sure about the stamp. I didn't usually buy clear stamps...at least not real big ones. Off to hunt for that now.

[NerdyBeth]

Help! I can't get my stamps to stick design side down on my blocks!

Wait...think I found one!

[Motherload]

Terry, my layout was approved last night, so not sure why it's not showing up! You can also see it on my blog post. Something else occurred to me; you don't necessarily have to use a clear stamp. A rubber stamp that is flat would also do the trick, so look for one that has a large surface area, like a square or rectangle.

[Motherload]

Quote:

Originally Posted by NerdyBeth

Help! I can't get my stamps to stick design side down on my blocks!

Wait...think I found one!

Beth, did you get it to work? I just pressed firmly and my stamp stuck fine!

[NerdyBeth]

Finally found a large flower that worked! Actually gave a really cool pattern that I like! Very organic looking.

[Motherload]

Gotta go to a meeting but I'll be back in a couple of hours, so hopefully you won't have any questions that can't wait! See you all soon.

[eeddmm]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motherload

Terry, my layout was approved last night, so not sure why it's not showing up! You can also see it on my blog post. Something else occurred to me; you don't necessarily have to use a clear stamp. A rubber stamp that is flat would also do the trick, so look for one that has a large surface area, like a square or rectangle.

Thanks Cheryl...I checked out the post and now I understand what you are doing. That mesh vegetable bag will do the trick....and I do have lots of regular rubber stamps with large surfaces. (And I can get to them easily )

[wendella247]

I found a stamp I'm going to use and a texture, so I'm off to try this out! Glad you're going to play too, Joyce Ann, Terry and Beth!

[smadson]

What a cool technique! I can't wait to do it. I like how you used it on your page!

[NerdyBeth]

Interruption, but I'm back to it!

[Motherload]

Quote:

Originally Posted by NerdyBeth

Interruption, but I'm back to it!

Beth, I have lots of those today, so I feel your pain!

[AnniePanda]

Could not find anything but small clear stamps, so I came up with something else. I used one of the foam pad cutouts that came in the Clear Blocks Case - they come out and you nestle your block there instead. I have a sheet I stamped from that. It's drying because I sprayed some Perfect Pearl on top.

[AnniePanda]

My page for this challenge! Thanks Cheryl - I also used the sketch you have on your blog.
Swing With Me

[NerdyBeth]

I finished!

My page: Puppy Love
And a close up of my stamping texture: Close Up

Love this technique! Can't wait to use it on other pages.

[Motherload]

Joyce and Beth, I left you some love in the gallery. Great take on the challenge from both of you!

[Lmn]

Cheryl, I loved this! I stamped on papertowel for texture and it had the neatest design ... never even realized it before this, LOL

Scrapfest Day 2

[wendella247]

Just got my paper page (yes, again! lol) uploaded. Here it is:

Old Scottsdale (TechVSBN05) by wendella247 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

This was fun and I'm getting some other great ideas for texture from the other ladies' pages! Thanks!