Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Tuesday Tutorial: Stamp Casting with Melinda

It's Melinda with you today and firstly I must say it's lovely to be back as I've had some time off to bring a new little person into the world. I'm going to share a photo of my new little man 'Teddy' and a technique that is perfect for school holiday fun with the kids because it involves stamps, glue and paint...

Stamp Casting!

I have created a baby card complete with a stamp cast love heart using one of the gorgeous new Doodlebug stamps manufactured by Hampton Art.


Step 1: I chose the popular floral love heart stamp from the Love Life collection and sprayed the stamp with a canola oil spray to prevent the tissue paper and glue from sticking.


Step 2: Using plain unscented tissues, cut 6 squares larger than the stamp to allow for overhang. Place a single sheet onto the stamp and gently paint over the stamp using Mod Podge or 50% PVA glue and water. I used a stiff brush to push the tissue into the stamp. Repeat with the remaining sheets of tissue then allow to dry overnight.


Step 3: Once the glue is completely dry you can cut the excess tissue away from the stamp leaving a 5mm overhang then tease apart the layers to create a rustic look to the edge. Then carefully remove the stamp from the tissue casting.


Step 4: Paint the entire surface with an acrylic paint including the edges and allow to dry.


Step 5: Using a stiff brush and different coloured inks, dry brush the cast image to bring out the pattern of the stamp. Feel free to add sparkle by using glitter or pearls etc.


Your cast is now finished to use on your projects or perhaps add a magnet to the back as a fun gift.


Supply List: Doodlebug Snips & Snails - monkey business, twinkle twinkle, cardstock stickers, mini pearls; Colorbox inks - bubble blue, swimming pool; Clear Stamps - Love life; Cardstock stickers - Multicolor It's a boy; Simply Sweet rubon alphabet - blue jeans; vellum, tissues, Mod Podge



Thanks for stopping by!



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15 comments:

  1. Thanks for a great tutorial and a fun technique. I've never tried stamp casting but it looks easy enough and the result is fabulous.

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  2. This is such a great idea! I'm going to have to try it!

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  3. Congratulations on your new arrival! Love this technique tfs!!

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  4. I've never seen that before, very fun!! Love the teeny tiny letters in blue.

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  5. I love learning a new techniques and this one is so cute. Great job. Congratulations on the new arrival. Enjoy. They grow so fast.

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  6. SO happy to see you back Melinda! Great tutorial will have to give it a try! Teddy is so cute!

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  7. What a fabulous idea! I love this==such a cute, cute project. :)

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  8. So nice to have you back, Melinda, and that Teddy is the cutest thing ever! Love this neat technique and will be giving it a try.

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  9. Cutest picture of your darling little boy. Great tutorial! Such a fun technique!

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  10. What a great technique. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Never seen this before! How clever! Thanks for the tut! and glad to have you back!! :)

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  12. Neat idea! Adorable baby, Congrats!
    On a different note, I am visiting Salt Lake City for a Dr appt for my son this Fri and am wondering where to shop for Doodlebug? I live in Casper, Wy and only have a Hobby Lobby. They have some Doodlebug stickers and now albums (yay!) But only have the older paper value pack (which I bought ;) ). I need the new stuff! Help!

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  13. Neat idea! Adorable baby, Congrats!
    On a different note, I am visiting Salt Lake City for a Dr appt for my son this Fri and am wondering where to shop for Doodlebug? I live in Casper, Wy and only have a Hobby Lobby. They have some Doodlebug stickers and now albums (yay!) But only have the older paper value pack (which I bought ;) ). I need the new stuff! Help!

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  14. I like this. Thanks for the tutorial! :)

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