Fourth Generation Stamping with Altenew
Welcome back to my Studio! I’m so glad you are here!
Altenew AECP…
I’m so happy to be back again with another fabulously fun project for the Altenew’s Educator Program!
For this project I am working on third and fourth generation stamping.
Build a Flower Stargazer
I decided to work with Altenew ‘s Build a Flower: Stargazer Stamp Set Bundle for this project.
Let me just say, as simple as it may look, it was a challenge for me.
My biggest challenge wasn’t the layering, or the colors, or even which image to use…it was the generation stamping without losing vibrancy.
If you have never tried 2nd, 3rd or even 4th generation stamping, you must try it.
Here’s how:
- Ink up Stamp
- Stamp a piece of scrap paper 2 or 3 times, without reinking
- Stamp the 4th time on the the paper you will use for your final card/project
A New to Me Technique…
Sounds easy, right? So what was my problem?
Well, I’m a visual person who loves color, and admittedly, somewhat impatient! I had to keep reminding myself it was a process, and the colors will pop in the end.
Practice Practice Practice…
It’s true! After a few practice tries, I finally gave in to the process…and it worked!
Color Palette…
As you can see, I settled on the vibrant energy and warmth of shades of yellow, and the tranquility of shades of blue, as my color palette for my final card.
For the base of my card I stamped the Stargazer Lilies randomly around the card edges, in shades of blue using the 3rd and 4th generation stamping technique on a piece of white cardstock.
I spattered black ink spray to give my card base a little interest.
On a separate piece of white cardstock I stamped the beautiful Stargazer Lilies, in shades of yellow, using the 3rd and 4th generation technique. I also used heat embossed the center of the Lilies and dotted them with dimensional jewels.
I then die cut the yellow Stargazer Lilies and set them aside.
Putting it All Together…
I attached the yellow Stargazer Lilies to my blue flower base, on opposite corners, top and bottom, with a double-sided adhesive to give it dimension.
I also stamped my sentiment on a separate piece of white cardstock and die cut it our using a stitched banner die and attached it to my card using double-sided adhesive.
Finishing Touches…
I added stunning gold sequins to tie the colors of my card together and my “Thinking of You” card was finished.
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Happy Crafting…
