Background stamps are something that I recommend to stampers that ask, "What are some of the essentials I need to make cards?" Stampin' Up! currently offers 23 background stamps. These stamps measure 4 1/2" X 5 3/4".
Backgrounds stamps can be used to fill the blank spaces on your card. They can give your card that little something it needs.
Here's a tip: Backgrounds also make for quick and easy cards!
Here is a simple, but elegant card. The background stamp sets the tone of the card.
There is a lot going on with this card, but if you look at it closely, it is two pieces of cardstock, two colors of ink, ribbon and two stamps. This card took all of five minutes to make.
First, cut your base piece the size of a standard card (4 1/4" X 5 1/2"). Here I used Chocolate Chip.
Next cut your second piece of cardstock (Cameo Coral) as a layer piece. That is, cut it to 4" X 5 1/4". This will give just enough space around so that when you center this piece on the base, you get a nice layer.
Next, punch the corners of the layer piece.
Ink your background stamp. Lay the stamp on a nice hard, even surface with the rubber side up.
Place the layer piece directly on the rubber. Lay a large piece of scrap paper over that and gently rub evenly and smoothly to distribute the ink onto the layer piece. Be careful not to move the layer piece as you smooth over.
Once inked, tie the Chocolate Chip Grosgrain around the base of the layered piece. Adhere entire piece to the base piece so that the space around the card is even on all four sides.
Stamp the sentiment in the bottom right corner. Now the card is done! Simple as that!
Here is the recipe for this card:
Stamps: En Francais, Baroque Motifs
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Cameo Coral
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Cameo Coral
Accessories: 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain, Ticket Corner Punch
Background stamps are $17.95. To order background stamps or for questions, please contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com.
Simply Beautiful!
Diane
Posted by: Diane McCornack | January 29, 2008 at 06:31 AM
beautiful card, love your work and your blog. Looking forward to visiting.
Found your link on SU blog roll.
Kathy
kraftinwithkathy.blogspot.com
Posted by: Kathy | January 29, 2008 at 08:08 AM
what an elegant card, gorgeous
Tara x
Posted by: Tara | January 29, 2008 at 01:57 PM
Very Nice! I found you on the blog roll can't wait to see more!
Posted by: Trina | January 29, 2008 at 03:21 PM
Perfect card to showcase the background stamp!
Posted by: Jana Emmert | January 29, 2008 at 08:05 PM
Great job! Love the color combo. Awesome
Hugs
Joani
Posted by: Joani | January 30, 2008 at 04:22 AM
This card is so cute and simple i love it!!!!!!!
Posted by: bree stanley | January 30, 2008 at 07:15 AM
All SU! blog roll member.... WOW, what an elegant card!
Posted by: Stampin' Colleen | January 30, 2008 at 03:05 PM
This card is simply perfect. What a great way to highlight how simple it is to make a card. I always try to have a 5 minute card at any of my workshops/clubs/events to show my ladies it's easier than getting in the car and driving to Hallmark...This is fabulous!!!
Posted by: ArcticStampQueen | February 08, 2008 at 03:36 PM