Let’s get a little more use out of out supplies today and use something we already have in a new way. If you use clear or unmounted stamps you have acrylic blocks around (if not look around for a scrap of plexiglass or a plastic block to use) and while they get a lot of use as stamp mounts you can use them on their own to stamp too! Look at the squares on this card, they were stamped with distress ink and stamp mounts. The dragonfly stamps are from About Art Accents.
This is a fun and easy technique. Experiment with different papers to see what you like best! Watch the video for the how-to and more ideas!
I stamped my samples on glossy photo paper then I stamped a postcard background on green paper and glued it to the back of my stamped photo paper. Post cards are fun and I don’t send them nearly enough!
The other sample was done on watercolor paper, a different look, try different paper for different results! Let me know if you have any questions and til next time happy crafting!


Hello Lindsay,
You made me smile again with your ‘talking’ printer.
Great video, thanks again for doing this.
Groetjes from the Netherlands!
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Thanks for another fun idea :).
Stay inspired!
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That is very fun with unique effects. I’ll have to do this soon. I linked to you in this post.
http://carolescreativecritters.blogspot.com/2013/08/jugs201-technique-week.html
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Waasy cool! Will try this today. I love it when I have the stuff to do it immediately. Thanks for another great idea.
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What a FUN technique that I’m surely going to try. You are a joy to watch!
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That was really neat. And as you said I paid a lot years ago for the shadow stamps. Have a good weekend.
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My printer reacts that way as well…. great effects using blocks, makes a quick background, awesome! 🙂
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Love that technique. I’ve got to try that – like today!
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Totally forgot about this. It’s beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing.
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I was just playing with this technique last week. Love the colors and stamps you chose! Beautiful!
Thanks…
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What a fun technique. i was one of those people who bought the shadow stamps but this one is more fun to play with. Have a great weekend.
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These cards are so lovely. I know I have some photo printer somewhere, must pull it out. Thank you for a very useful video.
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Hi,
I wasn’t on the computer this weekend and when I had time there you were…twice. Loved the acrylic block technique and the sponge techniques. You are my favorite because you stick to your name…you are frugal and you get me to use what I have. Thanks
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Thank you so much Lee:) It makes my day to hear that!
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Hi Lindsay! Your cards are stunningly beautiful! Your video just had me chuckling too….so much energy in the evening?!!! Gosh I feel old now! I’m off to get all inky and support Rli’s OSA challenge! I feel energised and inspired after watching you!!!!!
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I was at a convention this weekend and hadn’t had a chance to come by and see your perky personality 🙂 I left you some love on YouTube!
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