Triple Stamping

by Joan Ervin

Stamp over several layers to create a dimensional image.

Supplies

  • White cardstock
  • Black cardstock
  • Paper trimmer
  • Stamp or stamps large enough to cover a 4 " area
  • Two sided tape
  • Adhesive or glue
  • Foam dots
  • Coloring medium
  • Embellishments

Step-by-Step

  1. Step 1

    Cut white cardstock into one 2", one 3" and one 4" square.

  2. Step 2

    Cut black card stock for matting into one 4 1/8" square, one 3 1/8" square and one 2 1/8" square.

  3. Step 3

    Stack the layers smallest on top...once you have them lined up the way you want, lightly tape the layers in place using a small piece of double sided so the layers stay in place when you stamp over them.

  4. Step 4

    Stack the layers in the center or be creative and stack them along the side.

  5. Step 5

    Stamp your image over all three layer at the same time.

  6. Step 6

    You will have gaps around the second and third layers, however, when you add the matting layers, the gaps will disappear.

  7. Step 7

    Color image before you adhere layers

  8. Step 8

    Adhere layers....use foam dots to adhere the top layer to add a little dimension.

  9. Step 9

    Add embellishments and adhere layers to card base.

  10. Step 10

    Finish your card.

Video!

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Triple Stamping. 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.

Nina, is there more gapping than what is shown above? She does say to expect some gapping but it will be covered by the black layers.

Just thinking that the MISTI would make this card so easy to do... I may have to try it out!
dina  |  Thu Jul 16, 2015 at 7:54 AM
I've seen this card and wondered how to make it without a machine - I appreciate your tutorial!
RetiredPJ  |  Wed Aug 9, 2023 at 3:25 PM

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