whew, does anyone else have trouble getting a clean stamped image with the solid-design stamps? can't tell you how many of these i made to get one with minimal mistakes.
this is a simple card. i'm exploring minimal layering to work out designs that i can use when i start incorporating letterpress printing.
Date: Friday, July 6, 2007 GMT Views: 1053
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very nice card and design. these are my favorite stamps and yes, i hear you...i find that the more ink on the inkpad, the better the image. also, i swipe the stamp twice and then tap it on the pad 2-3 times...try that.
Registered: March 13, 2003 Location: El Segundo, CA Posts: 2774
Fri, Jul 06, 2007 @ 7:57 AM
Pretty!
New stamps have a coating on them from the production process. Try rubbing them with a washcloth or on a pair of jeans before you use them. It helps get the coating off and make a better impression
Registered: November 22, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3104
Fri, Jul 06, 2007 @ 8:19 AM
A beautiful card! The colors and wavy design are fabulous. Yes, it's tough to get a clean image with solid stamps. I make sure my pad is "juicy" and I "huff" on the stamp before touching to paper.