Make it Monday

Stamp Band Technique Challenge

with a Prize

Hi Everyone,

Thanks so much for stopping for my Make it Monday blog post. My blog today brings some great projects with a fun "Stamping Band Technique". The technique is really easy and can double as a "Masking Technique". For the projects I'm going to share today, I was inspired on a couple of my projects by some other demonstrators. I hope you enjoy them.

For this bright and fun card, I used the Dear Doily stamp set from the Stampin' Up! Occasions catalog. To get this look, you simply need a thin strip of some paper that can tack down and stay in place. For most of the project, I used extra large Post-it Notes that are wider than the cardstock. This really makes it easy to line up using your grid paper lines. From there, you simply stamp your doily stamps and when you remove your strip, you have a perfect place to stamp your sentiment. 

This project was inspired by Janet Wakland from ReMarkably Created. Notice that on this project, the stamping is reversed from the first card. This time, you use 2 Post-it Notes at the top and then at the bottom to only expose a section in the center of the card. Then I used the Healing Hugs stamp set to repeatedly stamp the flower in the open space on the cardstock. The delicate lace die really makes this project. 

This project was inspired by Helen Read from All Things Stamping. This "Stamping Band" technique also uses the Post-it Notes to mask off most of the card base. Then the grass looking feature was created using a clear block and different sized rubber bands as a stamp! After the stamping, I used the sponge brayer to sponge Balmy Blue across the "grass". Here is an image for different ways to put the bands on your block.

Okay, I have to tell you that I think this next project is my favorite one from my technique class. I love monochromatic (one color) project. I decided to show my participants how you can use other things to make a "Stamping Band". 

Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape were used to get this fantastic card. For this project, there isn't need for Post-its. I used a strip from the Delightfully Detailed Laser Cut Specialty Paper as a stencil. Then I used the Sponge Brayer with Highland Heather to add color. I repeated this twice and then stamped the flourish in Gorgeous Grape.

Your Chance to Design and Win

Are you inspired to try your own "Stamping Band" project? I would love to see what you create, so I am challenging you to create a project, and submit it for your chance to win. 

Here are the Details:

• Create a card using any of the "Stamping Band" techniques I've shared today. 
• Upload your project and send it to me at lennyandmary1@msn.com or mail it to me. Simply message me and I can share my mailing address, so you can mail your project.
• Have your project submitted no later than Saturday, April 27th to be entered into the drawing to win the Stampin' Up! Sponge Brayers. Included are 2 handles and 4 sponges for endless creativity. 

• The winner will be chosen on Sunday. Hey, you can't win if you don't participate. Give this technique a try. I'd love to see your creation!

Thanks so much for stopping in today. Please share so we can spread the love of stamping. 

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Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

The PowerHuff Stamper