MAKE IT MONDAY #242: SPONGED STAMPING

This was my first time trying sponged stamping....it works really well. I used mustard seed and  picked raspberry distress inks (I turn to these for techniques as my PTI inks are precious)and was surprised by how much softer they look and of course love that they blended.


The hello sunshine rays were stamped with my MISTI.  I just turned the paper each time and loved how much easier this makes stamping. You might recognise the card design it's from Nichole in 2012.  I made a card like this before but to my dismay it didn't stand up in the easel fold so I've learnt now a side fold stands perfectly.

It's funny but when I made the card I realised how much better I've got at crafting. As they say practise makes perfect! A few more tools help too!!

I enjoyed watching Goodnight Mister Tom at the theatre last weekend. It made me cry a lot (at one point I was thinking can things get any worse?) but there was also a positive message in the relationships that helped to heal.

Love
Victoria

Comments

  1. What a sweet, sweet card here, Victoria! Your sponging and stamping came out perfectly!

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  2. Perfect stamp to use for this technique!! It turned out beautiful!

    Patti

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  3. Love your sponged rays! Perfect choice for the big 4-0!

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  4. So pretty! I love the colors you chose for those rays!

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  5. Your colorful rays look so good using the sponged stamping technique. The lucky 40-year-old recipient will be honored to receive this, Victoria.

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  6. What a fun card!! I love the background and the touch of sparkle is fabulous!

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  7. Beautiful birthday card. Love how you were able to get the multiple inks--you picked a great stamp to use for this technique.

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  8. I agree, great stamp set to use with this technique. Your "rays" are so fun;)

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  9. Ooh how fun! What a great stamp set to use for this technique. Love the gradient with the glitter.

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  10. Your card is fabulous, Victoria! Great job sponging those rays :)
    PS: Please stop by my blog to read about a fun new challenge starting soon! http://handmadecardsbyhelen.blogspot.com

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  11. Beautiful card Victoria! Love how the sponging looks on the sun rays!

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