I don’t know about you, but I find it seriously frustrating when I can’t grab the exact color of fancy background paper that I need for a project. Good news if you’re like me though – the solution to this problem is actually pretty simple… Sponge Brayers!
With a Sponge Brayer and a gorgeous printed paper, I can create whatever color I need to match my Stampin’ Up! project. The Year of Cheer Specialty Designer Series Paper is printed with a pretty set of foiled metallic images – so when you brayer over the paper, the foiled printing doesn’t pick up ink, while the background becomes whatever color I’ve chosen.
For this card featuring the Hearts Come Home stamp set and the Hometown Greetings Edgelits Dies (one of the cards you’ll make with my October Stamps in the Mail Club kit), I really wanted a softer background than stark white. So by using a Sponge Brayer to tint the background paper, I created a softer layer for my card.
Haven’t used Sponge Brayers yet? You’re missing out! I’ll give you some tips and tricks for this universal tool in the video tutorial below.
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Ready to get crafting? The supply package for this card – plus 3 other gorgeous projects – can be at your doorstep soon! When you order my Stamps in the Mail Club kit, you’ll receive the stamps and ink you need plus pre-cut card stock and collated embellishments and the printed directions you need to put it all together.
Already have the stamps and ink? No problem! Just request different products with your kit when you send me your request. The process is simple:
- Learn about Stamps in the Mail Club
- Fill out the Kit Request form online
- Pay the PayPal invoice from LovenStamps
And your materials will arrive at your doorstep! Join over 400 happy stampers who have enjoyed Stamps in the Mail Club kits over the past 10 years. You’ll never know what you’re missing until you give it a try!
Any questions, just drop me a note – I’m happy to help!
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Includes the Hearts Come Home stamp set, 3 ink spots and a Sponge Brayer plus supplies for making 4 fabulous projects!
BEST VALUE OPTION: Get the coordinating Hometown Greetings Edgelits Dies at a discount! Upgrade to full size Classic Ink Pads! Or select BOTH upgrades!