Overlap Stamping + Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello again! Today’s video shows how to overlap stamping to create colorful, fun backgrounds. I am also playing along in a blog hop with giveaways!

Overlap Stamping Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

[All supplies are linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails at the end of this post. Affiliate links used at no cost to you. To watch the video in HD on YouTube, click HERE.]

These bold backgrounds were created by stamping a stripe image from the Simon Says Stamp Jumbo Stripes stamp set repeatedly in different colors… and overlapping a bit each time. I used Lawn Fawn Dye Inks, but any dye ink would be great. Where the colors overlap, a new color is formed and they blend together.

Overlap Stamping Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

For the card on the left, I also added a few thinner stripes stamped with white pigment ink. This adds even more interest. Love! The piece on the right doesn’t have the white stamping.

Overlap Stamping Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

After creating the backgrounds and trimming them down, I white heat embossed the new Simon Says Stamp Spring Flowers on top. Those flowers are stunning! I also embossed sentiments from the Simon Says Stamp Friendship Blooms Stamp set.

Overlap Stamping Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

I wanted to keep the rest of the card simple, but felt a plain white notecard was a bit to plain. Therefore, I added three diagonal faux stitched lines with a Lawn Fawn Stitched Borders Die.

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I hope you try this technique. But don’t blame me if you get sucked in and make a billion backgrounds. I am warning you now it is addictive. 😉

BLOG HOP

Today’s post is also part of a blog hop for the Simon Says Stamp Reason To Smile product release. This release is huge and awesome! I shared a video using many of the products earlier this week and I was excited to come back to share more. You can see all the new products HERE.

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The next stop on the hop is the blog of my dear friend Heather Ruwe. I feel blessed to work with Heather – she comes over to help me out and is wonderful! She is uber creative – I hope you look around her blog. If you want to start at the beginning of the hop, go to the SSS blog.

GIVEAWAY

Want to win a bag full of Simon Says Stamp products worth $50? For your chance, leave a comment below by 11:59pmEST on 2/23/16 telling me your favorite product from this release. You can see it all HERE. (The winner’s name will be randomly selected, emailed and posted on the SSS blog after the giveaway closes. International folks are eligible, too! There are giveaways on each stop on the hop, too.)

SUPPLIES

Interested in the products I used? To make them easy for you to find, I have listed them below. (Affiliate and product disclosure can be found here. All products were personally purchased except those from SSS and Lawn Fawn.)


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1,448 thoughts on “Overlap Stamping + Blog Hop + Giveaway”

  1. MJ GELTZ says:

    Very inspirational. Love all of your videos.

  2. Maureen Loeswick says:

    Love, love, love the colors!

  3. scrapper al says:

    I’d love to try the embossing powders from this release. Thanks for another great video!

  4. Melissa Friedrich says:

    Love the Spring Flowers set and your overlapping colors cards are awesome! Thanks for sharing another great video with lots of tips.

  5. JackieQ says:

    I have the stripes and you have just given me a new way to use them. Again, your cards always inspire me. Thank you.

  6. Tess l says:

    My favorite for this release is friendship bloom., very versatile.

  7. MelanieFisher66 says:

    Holy cow…beeeeautiful!
    As for the favorite? how does a person choose that? Melody’s Easter would be first order…otherwise, everything else…lol

  8. Katie B says:

    You always come up with such cool techniques and ideas. This rocks and so bright and cheerful after a dreary winter.

  9. Jennifer, your card is really sensational – so bright and cheerful!! Thanks so much for the beautiful inspiration!

  10. Agata says:

    What a fun technique, I must try this!!! I love the stamp set designed by Kristina Werner.

  11. Sheri K says:

    Thanks for another wonderful video and a most beautiful and inspiring card! Wow! My favorite from this release–I adore the little Melody and her friends–reminds me of Lila! I also am crazy for those beautiful spring flowers, also so lovely! Thanks for sharing us more fun techniques.

  12. Ananya.U says:

    Great card! My favourite would be the SSS Jumbo Stripes Stamps, it’s so versatile! But the Simon says cloudy sky is also pretty good!

  13. Susie says:

    Watching your videos always inspire me to create.. SSS Spring Flower Stamp is my favorite because spring is on its way after such a long winter.

  14. Tricia says:

    I like the spring flowers the most, especially this time of year.

  15. Kari Webster says:

    You always know how to create awesome cards with fun techniques!! Love your cards Jennifer!

  16. Ckneuendorf says:

    Beautiful release. I love the spring flowers and all the ink colors…. Thank You for the inspiration!

  17. Bonnie Cole says:

    As usual, love your cards. Love the bright colors! Thanks for sharing your background technique, can’t wait to try it!

  18. Karine boivin says:

    Love the technique! What a great idea to add just a few stitching lines in the background!

  19. J4TRAK16 says:

    Hi, I actually like the daffodils in the Friendship Blooms set the most. I am also curious to see what their wool felt is like- I imagine it would be perfect for a cloud cutout… then you can use that cutout for a cloud, OR a sheep!

  20. My favorite product is the “Choose Happy” stamp set. Just love the greetings in that, especially the quirky ones! Thanks for sharing another oh-so-awesome technique! I’ll have to remember to play with this one now! 🙂 ~ Andrea

  21. Shirley Kedzierski says:

    Your cheerful colours make me long for spring.

  22. Christy Q says:

    Wow!! As usual, your cards are stunning and your tutorial is amazing!!!! 4 cards for the price of two panels – love it!! I’m definitely trying the technique soon! My favorite thing out of the SSS release is the peeps background and the gingham check background.

  23. Kathryn M says:

    Love that background.

  24. Debbie says:

    Can’t wait to try this!! Thanks for the card ideas!

  25. Gwenniedpooh says:

    Wow, Jennifer you’ve been really busy! I love the various tutorials that you’ve posted this week! Thank you for working tirelessly to share your creativity! My favorite product in this release is definitely the Plush Bunny Eggs & Basket Wafer Dies! I can’t wait until I get my order & start making the plush for my family & friends!!! ?

  26. Karen Letchworth says:

    Hi there, Jennifer!
    Thanks for sharing you talents as part of this amazing BLOG HOP for Simon Says Stamp. We are so blessed to be sponsored by Simon Says Stamp this time at Word Art Wednesday, and several of our DT Members have showcased some of the Reasons To Smile collection on their blogs and on the Word Art Wednesday challenge page. I appreciate you, the entire team at Simon Says Stamp, and I really enjoyed your art.
    Blessings,
    Karen Letchworth

  27. Maureen Reiss says:

    Really pretty cards!! Sooo colorful and fun!!

  28. Marilyn says:

    I like your suggestion of foam sheets instead of tape for dimension. I mail most of my cards also. Can’t believe more crafters haven’t picked up on your idea!

  29. Karen Carlson says:

    I love the sentiments in the ‘Choose Happy’ stamp set!

  30. Wanda Reynolds says:

    Choose happiness is a powerful set to me!

  31. Patt H. says:

    Absolutely gorgeous cards! Love this technique & the bright, cheery colors. Thanks for the great tip filled video.

  32. Lurdez Castello says:

    Gorgeous like always. thank you for all you show on your videos.

  33. Raquel says:

    Hi there! I love the Friendship Blooms stamp set and the card you created is So fun and uplifting. Great inspiration 🙂

  34. Linda Mc says:

    There are lots of great thins in the new release but my favorite is the Spring Flowers set.

  35. Marcy bennett says:

    Had to go back and watch your release. There are so many new sets. Choose happy is a great set. My fav

  36. Kathy dubose says:

    Super video and super stripe technique. Can’t wait to try this for myself.

  37. araignee says:

    The stamp set with the sheep is on my list. My knitter friends will love it!a

  38. Allison says:

    Hi Jennifer! Great video, great release. My favorite is Suzy’s Watercolor Spring. I see great potential in that set. Thanks for the chance to win!
    P.S. I had a random act of kindness bestowed on me today…it was a great feeling. I couldn’t help but think of you:).

  39. Tami Grant says:

    Wonderful card using the new release items and thank you for sharing your video. I always love your video tutorials!

  40. Mary Marin says:

    Oh, I don’t have just one favorite! I love the spring flowers and the pattern swatches stamps and the new embossing powders!

  41. MargeryC says:

    Love the fun stripes. Thank you for the fabulous video showing us how to do it.

  42. Donna Dacy says:

    I love this technique. And using white embossing powder really adds to it as do the diagonal tic marks! Great design!

  43. Mary says:

    The basket die and hoppy Easter stamps are so very cute. I really like the lawn fawn border die used.

  44. Leslie S. says:

    As usual, a wonderful video! I’m not sure what I love more this release, the Spring Flowers stamps or the bright new ink colors! They’re both so awesome!

  45. Kathy says:

    Jennifer, very clever way to use stripes, with the white flower over them. This could work with so many color combos for seasons and holidays and images that go with those. The diagonal stitching is cool with it to reinforce the angle.:)

  46. Patti G says:

    I love how you made these cards!!!

  47. Julie Bodenheimer says:

    Love these cards. So simple and so lovely!

  48. janesprando says:

    Love the stripes! Choose Happy is calling to me!

  49. Romina says:

    Love all your projects and videos always. Thanks for all the inspiration.

  50. Another beautiful card Jennifer. Love the stripes especially with the white flower and sentiment. Very pretty.

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