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WT75 - Bigger not always Better
This week's Ways to Use It Challenge comes as a request. This week we are going to prove that big is not always better by finding ways to use our small stamps. I know that I myself, tend not to buy small stamps, as when I started stamping, I just could not make them work.Sometimes these stamps can be a bit of a challenge and so they tend to get left in the drawer but I think that with a few tricks, you will find yourself using them more and more. I've done a little brainstorming for you and have a list below with ideas on how to make your small stamps work. If anyone has any other ideas...please! share them with us. As for the size of small stamps, I would guess that anything under 1.5" x 1.5" or 1"x2" would be considered small.
Ideas for Using Small Stamps... (not all at once:)) - Layout is everything: Use an visually interesting layout so that there is more to look at than just the small image. -Group small images together in multiples of three or four -Make a border strip with them -randomly stamp them to make a background - stamped over canvas or linen is a nice tough -Use your background stamps to create visual interest and texture to the card -use a masking technique and make a scene with them -collage -use them on a tag -put real or faux stitching around them to add visual impact -stamp them behind a sentiment -add texture or embellishments in such a way to draw your eye through the card and draw attention to the image -use them as an accent to the main image -mini note cards As always, please remember to put WT75 in your keywords section and post a link back here. We all want to see your work! Feel free to post as many projects for as long as you wish to this challenge. this is not a race or a contest...just plain stamping fun. Also, please try and post new work to this challenge as it is a challenge to get you stamping more.:) Sorry that this challenge is posted so late...it seemed as though there were a myriad of small problems to solve this morning, even though I got up early. I can't seem to get my card uploaded :confused: so I will post it once I do. Happy stamping, |
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very interesting!! need to think on this one. Thanks Julia hope the rest of your morning goes smoothly!
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Fun!!! I use my little stuff alot to make backgrounds.
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Oh, I am so with you on this, Julia. If it's a set of all small stamps, I just don't buy it. There are always lots of small ones in the big sets. Great challenge. Thanks, Julia.
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Wohoo! Already have an idea in my head. I love using my small stamps and I just got two new TAC sets that are really small stamps. :D So prefect excuse to use them. It will be awhile before I can upload cause the batteries died in my camera and DH took the replacement ones. :rolleyes:
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Thanks Julia. Now to figure out what I'm going to do, besides using that watercolor mini fern.
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Julia, this sounds like fun. I have a few things that I have to do this morning and then I will get right on it. Thanks!
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Worth the wait, Julia! I can't wait to play.. after my interview :)
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Well, very interesting - can't wait to see all the cards! Thanks, Julia - a good one!
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Cool challenge...unfortunately not much stamping time in the near future :(
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Thanks, Julia, I have a drawerful of the assorted mini sets that rarely get used....this is a grea challenge to get me moving on using those sets I thought were so cute and then never seem to use......thanks for the challenge.......and your great creations which inspire us all.....
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OK...finally managed to get my card uploaded. i really wanted to make a floral card today but needed a masculine so this is what I came up with.
Stipple Shell Birthday TFL, |
Love your card! I have been a lurker with regards to these weekly challenges. It may be time to get off the pot, so to speak! I have 3 b'day cards to make and 7 cards for the technique swap. this may be a great way to combine them all!! Thanks for ALL the great ideas!
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Great challenge Julia -- the wheels are already turning. Thanks!!!!!
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Oooohh, fun challenge! Here are some from my gallery ... I'll do a few more today!
Sole Mates Just a little something Celebrate 1 Celebrate 2 Celebrate 3 Celebrate 4 Father's Day golf card Eeeeek! Hey, Cupcake A Gift for You Grinning Kitty Retro Birthday Wow, I didn't realize how much I love to use small images on my cards until I started going through my gallery! Can't wait to create some more today! |
I LOVE using my little stamps so this will be FUN!!!
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here is mine
http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...0&ppuser=42694
it is actually a card from another challenge but till I get home to my stampin desk I will post this. I used stipple shells and the tiny flip flop from another set!! And the card is small, it is 4" x 4"! |
I don't have many large stamps, and almost no backgrounds. I am looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with for this one.
I'll have to dust off some of my small stamps too - like the Bitty Bolds that I bought off eBay and almost never use! No time to stamp this morning though - Mom's comin' for supper, so there's housework to be done before that!! lol |
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I have a lot of small stamps that have been neglected so this a good challenge for me, thanks Julia!
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Here's mine!
http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...0&ppuser=65533 It is so much fun to have the chance to play again!!! Yippee! Thanks for the wonderful challenge Julia (and the great ideas too!!!) I can't wait to check back and see what y'all come up with! :) |
This is a great challenge. I was never a fan of small stamps until I forced myself to work with Noteworthy during SAB last winter. Here are some Noteworthy and more recent cards I've been doing with Tag Time:
Tiny Flowers Irish Linen Tiny Pumpkins Just a Note As you can see my answer to small stamps is often the circle punch! |
Just finished this one for yesterdays challenge but it fits this one too!!
http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...50406&cat=3618 Off to create one specifically for this challenge |
Sounds like fun! I will have to dig my little ones out of their hiding spots!
Looking forward to seeing everyone's ideas! |
OK - going to try this one! My card from yesterday fits the challenge too...
http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...0&ppuser=56969 |
Here's mine. Great challenge!
March of the Mini Penguins |
I hope this is small enough. I wasn't sure. It is a very simple card. Tell me what you think.
Small & Simple |
I can't wait to get home and play with this one Julia. I just had to attach a card of mine here that I did last week. I have always shyed away from smaller images as I have never known exactly what to do with them. I finally purchased Happy Winter last week and created an adorable little scene with it. I hope you don't mind me attaching it here but it is so appropraite for this challnege.
Happy Winter |
Here are a couple from my gallery. Have some ideas to play with when I get home.
http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...0&ppuser=45000 and http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...0&ppuser=45000 |
Oh goodie! I have some tiny stamps that never get used. Great challenge, Julia!
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Oh this challenge is right up my alley - because I have a hard time doing this...I'm gonna be watching all the submissions for this one! Thanks Julia!
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Here's one from my gallery and I hope to make a new one tonight.
http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...0&ppuser=91668 |
Heres mine...Thanks for looking :)
http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...0&ppuser=68848 |
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Sounds like such a fun challenge-- don't know if I can play-- I'm hosting a WOOHOO~SUParty!!!! tonight-- gotta get ready for the gals--
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I struggle with those little guys so this is a great challenge!
Here's one I did for a VSN that I was particularly happy with: //www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=198826&cat=500&ppuser=11007 |
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