Stamped on Color

Hi readers! How are you? It’s always a pleasure to have Teri Anderson on our blog not only because she makes pretty things, but she has new clever techniques to try! For the latest, read on!

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Hi everyone! Always thrilled to stop by!

I’ve brought a couple cards to share with you today. Both of these cards were made with the Ranunculus stamp set, which is quickly becoming one of my favorite stamp sets from Technique Tuesday.

I am the first to admit: I’m somewhat challenged in the coloring department. Markers and me? We just don’t have a great relationship

What I love about this stamp set is that it’s pretty friendly to the a “not such a great colorer” girl like myself. Of course, you can get amazing results with the Ranunculus with markers, but you can do a lot with it with minimal coloring skills to.

Check this out. I didn’t even use markers here!

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I used the back of the flower stamp to stamp the shadows on this card here. If you’ve never stamped with the backside of a clear stamp, I challenge to you to do it. It’s so fun!

I set the stamp onto my block with the sticky side up. I inked it up and stamped onto cardstock. Between colors, I did a good scrubbing of the stamp. After I completed the shadows, I cleaned the stamp again. I set it right side up on my block and stamped the flowers with black ink. Easy peasy!

I just love the end result of this one!

Nobody fall over, but I did use markers on this card. I didn’t want to go too far out of my comfort zone so I stuck with a couple nice neutral gray tones.

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I stamped the flower in black and then colored it in with gray markers. Rather than using markers to add additional color to the card, I did so with some enamel dots and patterned paper from the Summer Vibes collection from Simple Stories. I think those little touches added just the right amount of color!
Thanks for having me, friends! Hope to see you again soon!
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Thanks for reading today and thanks again to Teri for being our guest!

Would you like to win the main image stamp set of our inspiration on today’s blog? The kind folks at Technique Tuesday have offered to send one lucky commenter this new set! Comment on this post for a chance to win!
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  1. Great techniques. Very clever. The cards are so pretty. Thanks very much for a chance to win. Michelle t

  2. Pretty card! I can’t wait to try this technique. Thanks for the chance to win this lovely stamp:)

  3. Teri, what awesome cards and what a fun way to add color. I do color but I’m never satisfied with how it looks. I will definitely try this technique. I have lots of colored stamp pads that I never use. This will get them in the works too. Thanks for the wonderful tips! Have a great weekend!

  4. This card is so striking. Fab technique for avoiding coloring.LOL. Thankz flr
    for the chance to win.this gorgeous set.

  5. Like the tip you shared. Your grey toned flower is beautiful. I have trouble coloring with markers so I’m trying your technique.

  6. Awesome cards! Love the look the backside of the stamp brought to the first card….and the second….Love the neutral grays in the flower and bits and pieces of color. Love them both ♥

  7. ok. LOVE the idea of using the back of the stamp … why have I not thought of this before?! genius, ms. teri, pure genius. great tip for a non-colorer (that’d be me!)

  8. What fun and such a unique way to look at your stamps!! I will have to try that!! Love the simplicity of the gray rose too!!

  9. Have to try this technique. I’m coloring-challenged also – thought I love to do it.
    Flowers look great.
    thanks for sharing.

  10. Beautiful cards Teri! I have been meaning to try this ” back of the stamp” colouring technique and I will be looking closely at my stamps to attempt! Beautiful image on the ranunculus stamp!

  11. I only have 1 TT stamp set & I’d love to add this one to my stamp collection! This post was designed for me–so coloring challenged–LOL! I’ve seen people use the back of a stamp many times, so now it’s time for me to try it! I love the gray flower with embellishments for color–great design!

  12. The first card is stunning and stamping with the back of the clear stamp first is a new way to get more out of your stamps so I will be trying that very soon. Great job, Teri!

  13. I think that was a great idea for you to use the back of the stamp! Very nice cards! Thanks for sharing.

  14. Beautiful cards. I love the flowers and the fun techniques Terri used. Definitely on my “to do” list!

  15. Excellent stamp and WOW a chance to win one………..thank you. I have used the back of a stamp for major color then the “correct” side for detail. I really like the results.

  16. It’s always fun to see what Teri has created….she never disappoints! This looks like a fun technique and will be fun to try!

  17. I love your first card. A great technique for us not so good colorers! The ranunculus stamp is awesome!

  18. Lovely cards and stamp set! I’m sure you could conquer markers, I was afraid of them initially, but once you practice a little you will get the hang of it–think of it as “fun” and “play” rather than too hard and soon you will get the hang of them.

  19. Fabulous cards by Teri! Love the Ranunculus stamps set and would love to own it, thanks for the opportunity and for the inspiration!
    Have a wonderful day!

  20. Love the idea of creating a shadow by using the back of the stamp. Neat trick! Love the stamp – thanks for sharing the stamp & idea!

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