If you spend a lot of money on critter stamps, you feel like you need to use them. At least, I do. Sometimes, I don't feel like colouring my critter stamps. The thing is, there are so many other ways to use your critter stamps. You just need to think outside the box. Let's look at a few ways you can make cards with critters, without having to build a scene or do any colouring.
#1 Ink blending
You don't even need to ink blend realistic colours or place them where you expect.
The colours just make a bright background for the line art to sit on.
So cute.
#2 Stamp onto coloured cardstock
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| You won't get any shadows or light, but it doesn't matter. Stamping these cute elephants on different shades of grey cardstock gives enough contrast. A touch of stencilling and a sweet sentiment, means this card came together so easily and it really packs a punch. |
#3 Just stamp it
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| This gelpress background didn't need much. Simply Stamping the hedgehogs on a basic shape is enough. The sentiment is simply stamped too, with a black mat. I'm really happy with how this card turned out. |
#Heat Embossing
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| This white heat embossed cat on black cardstock is so cute. You could heat emboss in white on brightly coloured cardstock too. I sent this card to a friend whose cat had crossed the rainbow bridge. She loved it. |
There you go, 4 ways to use your critter stamps without colouring.
Do you have any other special tricks for using your critters (or any line art) without colouring them?
Please share them in the comments below.
