Thumping

by Lydia Fiedler

Add more color to your image before stamping by tapping a darker colored marker over an inked image.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

  1. Step 1

    Ink stamp with an ink pad. Stamp image using a MISTI or acrylic block. Stamp the image on cardstock.

  2. Step 2

    Clean the stamp, then tap a marker against the stamp randomly to create a pattern. Water based markers work well.

  3. Step 3

    Continue to "thump" the marker on the image and stamp on the original image until you added enough spots to create a marbled look.

  4. Step 5

    Finish the card.

Video!

Variations

    Rainbow colors
    Use different colored markers on your image. Start with the lightest color marker and work your way to the darkest color.

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Thumping. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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Questions and Comments

We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.

What type of Markers did you use?
Karen McKinstry  |  Thu Feb 16, 2017 at 2:48 AM
She used Stampin' Up markers, which are water-based - any water-based marker would do (Tombow, Zig, Aqua Markers, etc).
dina  |  Thu Feb 23, 2017 at 5:38 AM
wonderful idea!
What type of marker do you use so it doesn't permanently stain my stamp?
(I'm a newbie)
Linda Stanley  |  Thu Sep 21, 2017 at 11:04 AM
Linda, any kind of watercolor or dye-based marker would work, and those shouldn't cause staining.
dina  |  Thu Sep 21, 2017 at 11:42 AM
Thank you! I will be trying this technique.
JeanetteRobertson  |  Wed Mar 25, 2020 at 6:07 AM
Very nice card. What are you using in your misti to position paper?
Papercup  |  Wed Mar 25, 2020 at 7:02 AM
Can you please tell me where I would find the coupon code for the markers? Thank you.
The tutorial was excellent. I always enjoy learning a new technique. Cheers!
SusieQZ  |  Wed Mar 25, 2020 at 9:36 AM
There is a discount code in this week's newsletter!
dina  |  Wed Mar 25, 2020 at 11:01 AM
I'll be doing this tomorrow. I need to find suitable stamp.
muscrat  |  Wed Mar 25, 2020 at 5:53 PM
My new set of Karin markers just arrived today, and what a great way to try them out! Off I go to my craft room....
MN_Stamper  |  Thu Mar 26, 2020 at 11:12 AM
What a wonderful tutorial!
kittie747  |  Sat Mar 28, 2020 at 7:27 AM

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