Using a Template to Stamp a Wreath

Here is an idea to help you get more use from your small stamps.  

Stamp them multiple times in a circle to make a wreath.

The magic number is "8", at least on my card. 

The illusion of a circle is made from 8 stamped images.

What small stamps do you have that would work?

 You could stamp free-hand or lightly draw a circle on your paper.

To get my images lined up I made a template.

This short video shows how easy it is to make the template and to stamp with it.

• The template can be used with out the stamp positioner
  . . . but the Stamparatus does make it go faster. 
• You can create the template by measuring the square holes
   . . . but using a square die is so much easier

I will have links below to all the product used on this card.  I'm happy to answer questions about this or any other project.  Leave me comment below.

Making a wreath with your small stamps is easy to do and its a fun way to let your small stamps make a different kind of statement.  I hope I've inspired you to head to your craft stash and check out the stamps you have that might work for this technique. And if you need any product check the links below.

 

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Meant To Be Cling Stamp Set [148626] - $24.00	All My Love 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper [148576] - $11.00	Stamparatus [146276] - $49.00	Layering Squares Framelits Dies [141708] - $35.00
Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies [141489] - $27.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Paper [121045] - $8.50	Lovely Lipstick Classic Ink Pad [147140] - $7.50

Rose Wreath Using Images from Cake Soiree

It helps to have the right tools - this is why I love my Stamparatus!

The rose wreath in this card is made by stamping the individual flower 8 times. The different colors are because 4 images are full strength ink and the other four were stamped without re-inking the stamp.

I'm sure its possible to get a pleasing arrangement stamping by free-hand and eye-balling it, but that would be someone more talented than me. I used a neat little trick with my stamp positioner (the Stamparatus). It is so amazingly easy once you understand the concept.

This process works with any small stamp. Try it with flowers, hearts, stars, leaves . . . any thing. The template you create and the Stamparatus are the key to making this work.

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This flower image as well as the leaves and the sentiment are all from the Cake Soiree Stamp set. Purchasing links for product used on this project are at the bottom of this post.

If you haven't browsed the Stampin'UP! store I encourage you to spend a little time there.  This is a great company with wonderful product.

I do receive commission on sales and I appreciate your business - thank-you.

I hope I've inspired you. I'm happy to answer questions about this or any other project. My email is in the header at the top of the page.

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PRODUCT LIST

Clear-Mount  Set - [145745] - $35.00 Wood-Mount  Set - [145521] - $47.00

Stamparatus (Stamp Positioner) [146276] - $49.00

Small Grid Paper [149621] - $6.50

Poppy Parade 8-1/2 x 11 Card Stock [119793] - $8.50

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2 X 11 Cardstock [146990] - $8.50

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