Monday, June 11, 2012

1 stamp 3 ways: Lattice Background

Hi everyone!

Stephanie here, and today I have 3 cards for you! I used the Lattice Background three different ways to create three different cards. This stamp is one of my favorite backgrounds because it's so versatile. You can do as little or as much as you want to it and it's beautiful every way!

For my first card, I used the stamp in it's simplest form. I stamped it with Soft Pool Shadow Ink to create a tone-on-tone background. Very simple and subtle.

For my 2nd card, I heat embossed the Lattice and colored it in with copic markers.
Recognize the color scheme? :)

Here's a tip: if you've heat embossed in white and you get some imperfections in your lines, just use a white gel pen to fill in the gaps!

For my 3rd card, I did some paper piecing. I stamped the Lattice onto 4 different sheets of patterned paper and heat embossed in white. I cut around the edges and put the pieces together like a puzzle.

Speaking of using your stamps in different ways... have you heard about the new Online Card Class, Stretch Your Stamps??? This new class will show you examples of how to use your stamps in innovative ways and how to get the most out of your stamps! This class looks amazing -- I know I'll be there!



You can read more about it and register HERE!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a fantastic day!



Card 1:


Card 2:


Card #3:

25 comments:

Teresa Zuehls said...

Such great ideas, Stephanie! I love all three ways you used the background stamps. TFS

heidi @ ggip said...

I love this!

Lin said...

Your timing is perfect - I just received this stamp today!! Thanks for all the great ideas!

Cindy C. said...

Thanks for showing us the great ideas!

Shoregirl said...

I love the "one stamp three ways" idea. I've tried it....once! Maybe I'll have to do a little challenge with my nephew's wife when she visits me this week!

jintyoo7 said...

Beautiful ideas - love each one :)

Melissa Shea said...

LOVE! I adore your style Stephanie! Love the bright colored background on card #2 and the cool paper piecing on #3 :)

Michelle said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE this Stephanie!!!! Each card is gorgeous and unique! :)

stamplover2011 said...

Awsome cards!! Great ideas!!

Kara Lynne said...

I just got that wonderful stamp, thanks so much for the ideas! Each card had its own personality.

Barb said...

All three are wonderful, Stephanie, but I really love the last card! Never thought to stamp the lattice on different patterned papers! Awesome idea, and it turned out beautifully!

Lucy Newton said...

Great ways to use the same stamp, thanks Steph!

Ger said...

Wow these are gorgeous! That second card really pops, and I love the idea of using the stamp on patterned papers. I'm so glad I have this stamp! Ger x.

maria f. said...

Wow, thanks for sharing. Such a difference between card one and two! I like three the best.

Dawn said...

WOW - three such different looks from the one background. I really love the paper pieced one in particular.

joy said...

Love the way you've used this pretty stamp, Stephanie! Especially the second card. Very clever.

Michelle Hanway said...

wow. awesome cards. love that stamp!

lenny said...

Oh wow!!Really nice!
Great cards!
I love the paper flowers on the last one!
Thanks for sharing!

cheiron said...

LOVE what you have done with the lattice! Brilliant!

CinnamonSally said...

Fabulous cards Stephanie!!

MarcyK924 said...

My favorite post - One stamp three ways and Stephanie, you did an AMAZING job! I love the paper piecing! That's on my "to try" list for sure! Thanks!

Carol said...

Am awaiting this stamp from SSS. Should arrive in the next few days. Love what you have done with this. Thanks for the suggestions.

donna mikasa said...

I love how you showed the versatility of the Lattice Background stamp! I'll be looking at my stamps in a whole new light.

Lisa Carroll said...

Gorgeous, creative cards, Stephanie! WOW! The paper piecing card is genius!

Mildred Mildew said...

I just bought the lattice stamp last week and after seeing your beautiful cards, I can't wait to try out these techniques! Thanks1