Crop Challenge | Stamp a Background with Nancy
Let's take a closer look at the February stamp subscription kit. Here I used the coffee cup to create a repeated background design for my layout. I started out with some Versafine ink and randomly stamped the image in a loose diagonal shape. I wanted it to look like it was raining coffee cups, with the diagonal shape giving my photo a great landing spot. I filled up each of the cups with some watercolors, smudging the edges on purpose for an eclectic look. It was easy to create this eye catching design with just a handful of stamps.
For your challenge, use any stamp to create a repeated background design. Bonus points if you fill them up with watercolors! When you complete this challenge, upload it to the member gallery and leave a link to your project in the comments below. See ALL of the crop challenges here.
I normally start at the beginning but today I felt adventurous so I jumped to #12 and I have enjoyed Nancy's workshop class this month and like her style. This layout was inspired by her background stamping. I used some very old flower stamps with the new spring stamp set and of course water color for extra credit. ;o)
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/199772-jonquils
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I stamped a background with various sentiments from the Adulting stamps. Also used watercolors: http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/199817-adulting-card
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I went hybrid after trying to physically stamp a background and having it all go horribly horribly wrong... SO, digital!
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/199850-the-whole-world-is-a-garden
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Well, I must say that this was an interesting challenge. It really challenged me.
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/199860-cherish-us
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I stamped a background using banners
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/199863-crushing-on-my-hair
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This challenge brought me so much joy creating the background and finally got to break out this magnificent stamp set! Love it!
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/199898-spring
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Stamped a background using the pencil from the stamp set "Word Search Valentine". I have also used watercolours, first time since I was a Little girl. Difficult but fun!
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/199942-first-day-of-primary-school
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I love this challenge, so I just had to make another Project. Here I have used the "Veggie" stamp set to make a patterned paper to use as the title card of this documenter spread. I have also used watercolours.
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/199954-var-tradgard-our-garden
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http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/200004-crop-challenge-stamping
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I did another one for this challenge. Started by stamping all across the page with just the stamp and phrases. Once I was finished it needed color so stamped them all again on pattern paper and added over the plain stamped images leaving a few blank to give it a visual break and interest.
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/200007-what-will-i-drink-now
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I stamped a background paper (Not a great stamper, I chose not to water color today) and then i cut it up to use in this pocket page layout from our Myrtle Beach Vacation. These photos from the pool aren't that great but I wanted to include them in the album.
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/200030-crop-challenge-stamp-a-pattern-paper
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I stamped this background with 3 different sets: http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/200033-keep-going
I think I'm going to try it again this week!
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Since I haven't got my photo printer++ I haven't finished, but I thought I'd at least upload my stamped background!
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/200061-stamped-background-for-page-about-us
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I'm not much of a stamper so this way a big push to improve myself. http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/200091-volcano-drinks
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Stamping + watercoloring (with dye inks):
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/200121-yay-you-did-it-card
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http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/200077-crop-challenge-stamped-background-mood-board-mixed-up-title
Girls and bows (Thank you Maggie Holmes!) are the perfect match for this challenge, handcolored with pencils...
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I had to make use of that cute coffee mug stamp from the Confidant Stamp Sub ... also attempted the watercoloring.
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/200141-sc-crop-weekend-daily-joe
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http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/200158-paris-mtn
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http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/200183-thank-you-card
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http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/200185-celebrate-card
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I enjoyed this challenge so much! It was fun getting my art on! http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/200188-live-colorfully-card
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Love this challenge. I also did watercolors. http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/200191-mom-thank-you-card
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http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/200212-hello-summer
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Watercoloring and stamp are challenging :)
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/200217-stamp-a-background-with-nancy
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I stamped the background on this layout http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/200218-number-5
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