TEACH Me That! Learn how to create with the PAINTED HARVEST stamp set at www.SimplySimpleStamping.com - look for the September 7, 2017 blog post

One of the most popular stamp sets in the new Holiday Catalog is the PAINTED HARVEST stamp set.  I can see why.  It’s truly an amazing stamp set.

The artist who created this set built in the watercolored look.  Stamp it and you look like a watercolor artist!

TEACH Me That! Learn how to create with the PAINTED HARVEST stamp set at www.SimplySimpleStamping.com - look for the September 7, 2017 blog post

I have heard rumblings that those who have tried this set think it’s defective because when you stamp, it looks blotchy or uneven.  I’m here to tell you that when you follow up with the second stamp, you will see a beautiful final image.

Today in TEACH ME THAT, I will show you what I mean.

TEACH Me That! Learn how to create with the PAINTED HARVEST stamp set at www.SimplySimpleStamping.com - look for the September 7, 2017 blog post

Are you ready to learn how?  Here we go!

  • Begin with the main ink color you would like your flower. I chose Daffodil Delight.
  • Choose an ink color for the center of your flower.  I am using Soft Suede.
  • Whisper White or Very Vanilla as a base cardstock, either one is perfect.  I am going with Very Vanilla for a more “Fall” look.

TEACH Me That! Learn how to create with the PAINTED HARVEST stamp set at www.SimplySimpleStamping.com - look for the September 7, 2017 blog post

  • Notice that this stamp set has (2) flowers in it.  You will need to stamp with both of them to achieve the look.

TEACH Me That! Learn how to create with the PAINTED HARVEST stamp set at www.SimplySimpleStamping.com - look for the September 7, 2017 blog post

  • I like to start with the largest flower (the one with the hole in the middle).  
  • Ink up your stamp in Daffodil Delight ink and stamp onto your cardstock.

TEACH Me That! Learn how to create with the PAINTED HARVEST stamp set at www.SimplySimpleStamping.com - look for the September 7, 2017 blog post

  • See what I mean?  If you stopped right there you might think your stamp was defective.

TEACH Me That! Learn how to create with the PAINTED HARVEST stamp set at www.SimplySimpleStamping.com - look for the September 7, 2017 blog post

  • Optional:  Without reinking, rotate the stamp and stamp again.

TEACH Me That! Learn how to create with the PAINTED HARVEST stamp set at www.SimplySimpleStamping.com - look for the September 7, 2017 blog post

  • Still not very pretty is it.  Not to worry!  It gets better!

TEACH Me That! Learn how to create with the PAINTED HARVEST stamp set at www.SimplySimpleStamping.com - look for the September 7, 2017 blog post

  • Next, ink up the smaller flower and stamp right on top.

TEACH Me That! Learn how to create with the PAINTED HARVEST stamp set at www.SimplySimpleStamping.com - look for the September 7, 2017 blog post

  • Hey, that’s starting to look like something!

TEACH Me That! Learn how to create with the PAINTED HARVEST stamp set at www.SimplySimpleStamping.com - look for the September 7, 2017 blog post

  • Optional:  Without reinking, rotate the stamp and stamp again.

TEACH Me That! Learn how to create with the PAINTED HARVEST stamp set at www.SimplySimpleStamping.com - look for the September 7, 2017 blog post

  • Rotating and stamping again just fills in with a softer color and it doesn’t take any extra time.  It’s not necessary to achieve this look but it doesn’t hurt either.

TEACH Me That! Learn how to create with the PAINTED HARVEST stamp set at www.SimplySimpleStamping.com - look for the September 7, 2017 blog post

  • To fill in the center of the flower, ink up the circle and stamp.

TEACH Me That! Learn how to create with the PAINTED HARVEST stamp set at www.SimplySimpleStamping.com - look for the September 7, 2017 blog post

  • Very nice!

TEACH Me That! Learn how to create with the PAINTED HARVEST stamp set at www.SimplySimpleStamping.com - look for the September 7, 2017 blog post

  • Want to give your flower a little more texture in the center?  Ink up the cluster of dots in Soft Suede and stamp in the center.  
  • Stamp 2-3 more times before reinking.  
  • Do this a couple times until you are happy with the center.

TEACH Me That! Learn how to create with the PAINTED HARVEST stamp set at www.SimplySimpleStamping.com - look for the September 7, 2017 blog post

  • It gives a nice texture to the center.

TEACH Me That! Learn how to create with the PAINTED HARVEST stamp set at www.SimplySimpleStamping.com - look for the September 7, 2017 blog post

Now you’re ready to create a card using the technique.  

TEACH Me That! Learn how to create with the PAINTED HARVEST stamp set at www.SimplySimpleStamping.com - look for the September 7, 2017 blog post

Here are the measurements for my card but get creative with your project: 

  • Crumb Cake – 11” x 4 ¼”, score and fold at 5 ½”
  • Very Vanilla – 3″ x 3″
  • Soft Suede – 2 ¾” x 2 ¾”
  • Old Olive Ribbon – 10″

Want to create my card using this technique?  Just click a pic to order!

* Choose just the stamp set or get the bundle, which includes the Leaf Punch.

I am SO enjoying an evening of stamping with you every other Wednesday night over on Facebook.  It’s just such a pleasure to stamp and chat with you.  It’s like we’re all together but we are all over the globe!  USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia – WOW!

Mark you calendars for my next stamping live event!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th at:

  • 7pm central time
  • 8pm eastern time
  • 6pm mountain time
  • 5pm pacific time 

I have a couple of really cool cards I want to show you next week.  I will be using the Christmas Quilt stamp set but I won’t be making Christmas cards with it.  I want to teach you how to use your holiday stamp sets well beyond the holidays. This set is perfect for the job!  I always love finding new ways to use Christmas stamps so that I can keep them out all year long.

Join Connie for a Facebook LIVE event on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 7pm central time! www.SimplySimpleStamping.com

 Thank you so much for joining me today for TEACH ME THAT!  This stamp set is my personal favorite from the new catalog.  You can stamp it in any color and it is just beautiful!  Add this set to your next order.  Trust me when I say this… it will be your new favorite too.

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