Back Ground Tutorial

Howdy all!

Today I’m going to show you how to make a fun and easy back ground for your cards using the alphabet stamps, “Lots of Dots“.

When I first saw these stamps I immediately thought of typewriter keys!  So I thought I would create a simple back ground and card around that idea!

Let’s get started…

Step One:
Arrange your alphabet stamps on a large block. (I even arranged mine just like the format of a traditional keyboard!)

I kept one letter on a small acrylic block just in case my letters didn’t reach across the entire card.

Step Two:

I created a card base; 5.5″x8″ and then folded it in half to create a 5.5″x4.25″ card front.

Step Three:

Ink up your stamps and stamp directly on the front of your card.  TIP: I tend to allow my stamps to go past the edge of the card to start.

Reapply your ink and line up your letter stamps again.  Repeat your pattern until your entire card front is covered.

Step Four:

Accessorize your card with  a fun tag that reads “You’re just my type!” and some simple ribbon.

And here’s the final card…

You’re Just My Type!

by Allison Cope

Supplies: stamps: my Stamp BOX (“Lots of Dots” alphabets);  cardstock: Prism, Bazzill;  ink: Ranger;  ribbon: BasicGrey;  pen: Signo;  tools: Spellbinders Nestabilites.

Here’s a second card using the same technique as above.  I have used only the “O” and “X” from the Lots of Dots stamp set and created a love filled card!

I *heart* U Card

by Allison Cope

To create the tag, I took a die cut and stamped the title using the letters from the “Rough Copy Alphabet” and the small heart from the “Seal It!” stamp set.

Supplies: stamps: my Stamp BOX (Lots of Dots alphabets, Rough Copy Alphabet, Seal it!)  cardstock: Prism;  ink: Close To My Heart;  ribbon: Making Memories;  tag: My Mind’s Eye;  glitter glue: Ranger;  other: thread.