Card-Making Basics: Stamps & Ink

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Stamps and ink are the foundation of rubber stamping and card making. If you're new to card making, understanding the different types of stamps and inks can help you create beautiful handmade cards with ease. In this first installment of my month-long series on Card-Making Basics, I’m sharing all about stamps and ink. Watch the video replay to learn about the different kinds of stamps and inks and how to use them effectively in your card-making projects!

Plus, I share how to make a card using the Everyday You and Me stamp set from Stampin' Up!®️ So, on y go! Let's get stamping.

Watch the Full Tutorial

Want to see these cards in action and learn all about stamps and ink? Watch the video replay where I walk you through everything you need to know to get started with stamping! 
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For this video, I shared three stunning cards that highlight the power of bold image stamps paired with ink—no coloring required! I used the Everyday You and Me stamp set for the main images and two different sentiment sets: the NEW Pattern of Friendship and the Kindest Expressions sets.

Complete Supply List for these Handmade Cards

Handmade Floral Thank You Card

This elegant thank-you card features stamped flowers in Flirty Flamingo, Peach Pie, and Granny Apple Green in one corner. The bold sentiment from the Kindest Expressions set is stamped in black, creating a striking contrast against the soft floral background. I layered the design on Basic Black, Flirty Flamingo, and a piece of Refreshed Beauty patterned paper—which is currently on the last chance list and available at a great price!
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Measurements:

• Flirty Flamingo (base): 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
• Flirty Flamingo (layer): 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"
• Basic Black: 4 1/8" x 2 7/8"
• Basic White: 4" x 2 3/4"

Handmade Card Filled with So Much Joy

For this card, I stamped a piece of Basic White with Peach Pie flowers, using second-generation stamping to create depth and variation in color. I then added black dots to the flower centers and Flirty Flamingo dots between them. The sentiment from the Everyday You and Me stamp set is stamped on a punched piece using the Heartfelt Hexagon punch. Embellishments include Iridescent Faceted Gems and Flirty Flamingo Baker's Twine.
Measurements:

• Basic White Thick (base): 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
• Basic Black: 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
• Basic Black (strip): 1/2" x 3 7/8"
• Flirty Flamingo: 1/2" x 4 1/8"
• Peach Pie: 1/2" x 3 5/8"

Rustic Floral Thank You Card

This card has a charming rustic feel, thanks to the Country Woods patterned paper. I stamped the flowers in Petal Pink, Calypso Coral, and Granny Apple Green and used the coordinating dies to cut them out, layering them in the corner of the sentiment. The sentiment from the NEW Pattern of Friendship stamp set is stamped on a Basic White piece cut with the Unbounded Love dies.
Measurements:

• Early Espresso (base): 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
• Country Woods DSP: 5 1/4" x 4"
• Basic White: 5" x 3 3/4"

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Let me know in the comments which card is your favorite and what other beginner card-making tips you'd like to see this month!