Sparkly Block-Stamped Background Card with Layered Images

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Create a vibrant 8x8 card using colourful ink pads and acrylic blocks to build a multi-coloured sparkly background. Layer stamped images of a woman with flowing hair onto the textured background, then add decorative elements like positionable twine and hand-drawn frames to create a striking focal point.

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Step by step

1. Prepare an 8x8 card base and a matted layer that fits flush with no border. ▶ watch 7:00
2. Gather acrylic blocks of various sizes and a spray bottle filled with water or sparkly spray. ▶ watch 9:15
3. Ink a large acrylic block with pink and abandoned coral dye-based ink pads, covering the entire surface. ▶ watch 10:00
4. Spray the inked block lightly with water or sparkly spray, then press it firmly into the corner of your card stock to create a textured print. ▶ watch 10:30
5. Use the remaining inked block to stamp the coordinating envelope, swiping across the base to create a matching design. ▶ watch 11:30
6. Clean the block and repeat the process with a different colour combination (teal and purple), spraying and pressing into the opposite corner. ▶ watch 12:00
7. Continue filling the card with smaller blocks using two-colour and single-colour combinations, building a rainbow effect across the surface. ▶ watch 14:00
8. Once dry, brush away excess sparkle from the Pearly Winks spray to achieve the desired shimmer level. ▶ watch 18:00
9. Stamp the woman with flowing hair image twice onto black card stock using black ink, positioning her in two of your favourite coloured squares. ▶ watch 20:15
10. Layer the stamped and matted background onto your 8x8 card base using adhesive. ▶ watch 26:15
11. Add positionable shiny twine around the focal images, twisting and moulding it to create texture and visual interest. ▶ watch 27:30
12. Draw wobbly lines around the stamped images using a black fine-liner pen to frame and highlight the focal points. ▶ watch 32:45

Tips from the show

• Use water if you don't have sparkly spray—the technique works equally well with either.
• Think beyond squares: use lids of everyday items like Vaseline jars or glitter pots to create circular or alternative shapes.
• Consider using grey and brown tones instead of bright colours to create a vintage or monochromatic card effect.

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