Saturday, July 20, 2013

Versatile acrylic blocks

What would I do without my acrylic blocks? Of course they are just the thing for stamping with clear stamps. But they are also perfect for creating gorgeous backgrounds!

One of my favorite techniques is using my Stampin' Up markers to color them. I just ink up any old block with whatever colors suit my fancy. 

Then I get them super wet by misting them with water. If I'm working with card stock, I use tons of water, say 10 squirts. If I'm using watercolor paper, I use less water. In this example I was using card stock, so I drenched the block. 

Then I stamp it onto a piece of Whisper White card stock. I press down with force to help squish the color around. 

Sometimes I let it air dry, but when I'm in a hurry, I use my heat gun to speed up the process! And voila! A stunning bit of background just waiting to be stamped upon. 

Tomorrow I'll post some cards that I made using this technique. Give it a try!

17 comments:

Betsye Rose said...

OMG! I've got to remember this!

Jodi said...

It's a quick and easy technique that comes out different every time!

Anonymous said...

Love this! Can't wait to try it out.

Unknown said...

Love this. Will be trying this out. TFS ;)

Unknown said...

WOW that is awesome. Can't wait to see the pictures.

Linda said...

TFS this awesome technique. I will definitely try this at a card class.

staceylovespaper said...

Gorgeous background!! Can you list the colors you used?

Jodi said...

Sure! All are Stampin' Up colors: Pacific Point, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo.

Miss Mary said...

Thank you for listing the colors you used. And thank you very much for such a nifty idea!

Rose Brady said...

Can't wait to see your card creations With my card company I am always looking for new ideas. Check it out on FB Rose's Garden of Verses

Amy said...

What kind of markers would work to ink up the block? I don't have Stampin Up

Rita Schmeusser said...

Love it!! Gotta go try it today!

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Janice Repass said...

I would think you'd be able to use more water with watercolor paper but want to use less with the card stock so as not to warp it. No??

Anonymous said...

Woohoo! Love it! Thanks!

Lee said...

Fairly simple but it can make a huge impact or a light background!
I am always looking for background ideas! Thanks!

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