Background Stamps are so versatile! They come in a varietyof patterns and designs that you can mix and match to suit your project. Perfectfor creating your own patterned paper, making embellishments, decorating tagsand more. Today I want to share some ideas on how to use Background Stamps on your scrapbook layouts.
Idea #1: Creating patterned paper
One of the easiest ways of using Background Stamps is tocreate your own patterned paper. This means you can use ink colours thatco-ordinate with your photos and layout to make the perfect pattern to accentyour photos.
Materials:
Cardstock: Bazzill Basics
Background Stamps: Darkroom Door DDBS006 Harlequin & DDBS019Flower Garden
Rubber Stamps: Darkroom Door DDRS072 Leaves, DDRS036 EnjoyLife
Ink Pads: Ranger Archival Olive & Sienna, RangerDistress Ink Frayed Burlap
Punch: Fiskars Threaded Lace, McGill Label Holder
Twine
Idea #2: Stamp resist tags
Another great way to use Background Stamps is with a stampedresist technique! This layout combines lots of different background designsthat are co-ordinated together by using only two different coloured inkpads. Itgives the layout lots of interest and texture!
Materials:
Cardtsock: Bazzill Basics
Background Stamps: Darkroom Door DDBS008 Weathered Stripes, DDBS010Criss Cross, DDBS012 Scratches, DDBS022 Polka Dots, DDBS005 French Script, DDBS020Chevron
Rubber Stamps: Darkroom Door DDRS053 Seaside Vol 1
Ink Pads: Distress Embossing Ink, Archival Cobalt
Distress Stains: Frayed Burlap, Broken China
Tags: Size 4 Buff
Clear Embossing Powder
Twine
Idea #3: Create textured embellishments
Background Stamps are also useful to create small texturedembellishments. For this layout I combined Viva décor Ferro texture paste withDarkroom Door Background stamps to create two textured chipboard hearts. It’s asimple technique that adds lots of dimension to your projects!
Materials:
Paper: Crate Paper
Cardstock: Bazzill Basics
Chipboard: Heidi Swapp Alphabet
Rubber Stamps: Inkadinkadoo Alphabet
Background Stamps: Darkroom Door DDBS010 Criss Cross, DDBS012 Scratches, DDBS005French Script
Paint: Viva Décor Precious Metal Colour: Purple, Pistachio
Texture Paste: Viva Décor Ferro Steel
Sizzix Heart Die
You can see how to create these embellishments in a video tutorial here!
Hope it gives you some more ideas on how you can use your Background Stamps!
Happy stamping!
- Rachel
Using Background Stamps on scrapbooks