Dimensional Stamped Backgrounds + GIVEAWAY

Hello! Today I am sharing a fun way to take stamped backgrounds and add dimension. It is amazing how much this changes the look of a card!

Dimensional Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

[All supplies are linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails at the end of this post. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you.]

Like many of you, I am always looking for ways to get new looks from products I have. Today’s technique can completely change the look of background stamps… making something fun and dimensional.

My first card features the new Simon Says Stamp Bohemian Lace Background Stamp. I white heat embossed this awesome background on white cardstock. I then taped together three dies – one from the Hero Arts 12 Point Star Infinity Die Set and two from the Hero Arts Infinity Circle Die Set. I used these to cut from the center of my embossed background… and four other pieces of white cardstock. I inked each of the background-stamped pieces with different colors of Distress Ink and then adhered them together on a card with the extra die cut pieces stacked behind the sun and ring. This extra dimension is amazing in real life!

Dimensional Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

For my sentiment, I stacked three white and one black “sunshine” die cuts from the from the Simon Say Stamp You Are My Sunshine Die… and added “is coming” from the Simon Says Stamp Four Seasons Sayings Stamp Set.

Here you can check out the dimension and how you can still see the continuous pattern of the Simon Says Stamp Bohemian Lace Background Stamp across the pieces.

Dimensional Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

For my second example, I used another great new background stamp – the Simon Says Stamp Deco Diamonds Background Stamp. After white heat embossing it on white cardstock, I cut along the square pattern, being sure to keep the pieces in order so I could put them back together like a puzzle. I then inked each square and glued them on a card… with craft foam under every other square for dimension. Definitely worth the time it took!

Dimensional Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

I also sprayed the background with Tsukineko Shimmer Spritz for sparkle. The sentiment combines a stacked “summer” Simon Says Stamp Four Seasons die cut and and a white heat embossed “happy” Simon Says Stamp Four Seasons Sayings.

Dimensional Backgrounds Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

NEW RELEASE

The products I used today are part of the new Simon Says Stamp Sending Sunshine Release. This release is wonderful with a great variety of products designed by my favorite people. You can see them all HERE.

GIVEAWAY

Interested in winning 3 new Simon Says Stamp products? For your chance, leave a comment below by 11:59pmEST on 5/21/18 telling me your favorite product from this new Simon Says Stamp release. You can find it all HERE. (To leave a comment, head to blog, scroll down to the bottom of this post and click the green “leave a comment” button. The winner’s name will be randomly selected, emailed and posted on my “Winners page” after the giveaway closes. International folks are eligible, too!)

SUPPLIES

Want to find the products I used? I have listed them below. (Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. Thank you! Affiliate and product disclosure can be found here. All products were personally purchased except those with an asterisk or Simon Says Stamp branded. As always, this post was NOT paid for or sponsored.)

Simon Says Stamp Bohemian Lace…
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Simon Says Stamp Deco Diamonds Stamp
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Simon Says Stamp Four Seasons Sayings…
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Simon Say Stamp You Are My Sunshine Dies
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Simon Says Stamp Four Seasons Dies
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Hero Arts 12 Point Star Infinity Dies
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Hero Arts Infinity Circle Dies
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MISTI Stamping Tool
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MISTI Creative Corners
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MISTI Mouse Pad Insert
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MISTI Bar Magnet
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Mini Ink Blending Tool
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Distress Ink
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VersaMark Ink
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Anti Static Powder Bag
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Hero Arts White Embossing Powder
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Hero Arts Heat Gun
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Neenah Classic Crest 110lb Cardstock
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* Tim Holtz Tonic Glass Media Mat
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Sizzix Big Shot Express Die Cut Machine
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Gina K Connect Glue
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Tim Holtz Trimmer
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Kokuyo Long Dot Liner Adhesive
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Tsukineko Shimmer Spritz
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387 thoughts on “Dimensional Stamped Backgrounds + GIVEAWAY”

  1. You never fail to provide inspiration! That deco diamond BG is very cool. Thanks for sharing your technique!
    I think my favorite product from the new SSS release would be the Playful messages stamp set…just so much fun!

  2. Srishti pal says:

    My favourite product from this new collection would be the Simon Says Stamps And Dies SPRING FLOWER BURST Sending Sunshine
    set322sfb. I think uses this stamps a lot of floral cards can be created which are my personal favorites

  3. Sue McRae says:

    Lots of pretty items in this release! I love the Flower Cluster Die, the Bohemian Lace stamp and the Deco Diamonds Background Stamp.

  4. Sunitha Fernandez-Dhanraj says:

    Thanks for the inspiration Jennifer! Cards are stunning as always! My favorite are the background stamps and the star Infinity dies. ♥

  5. Tara Prince says:

    the deco diamonds background stamp is my favorite!

  6. Isabelle says:

    Your imagination has really no limits ! Thank you for sharing these stunning cards.

  7. Sharon says:

    I really like the deco diamond background stamp. The four seasons sayings is a fave too. Both will be very versatile.

  8. Karen Ramsey says:

    Your two cards are wonderful. I especially love the Four Seasons Sayings and dies. Your videos are always so full of great tips…love the Deco Diamonds card so much!!

  9. Cindy Aguirre says:

    I love the new sentiment stamp sets and dies! Beautiful car ds!

  10. Nikki M. says:

    I really like the Wreath Greetings set! The Hex Yeah stamp set is pretty awesome too.

  11. Cyndee says:

    I think my favorite is the Four Seasons stamp set because it has so many sayings and is so versatile. I love the projects that you made!

  12. Michele says:

    I love the Hey there sunshine kit

  13. Mary Schmidt says:

    I like the bohemian diamond background stamp.

  14. Jennifer Newell says:

    Awesome cards. I love the Deco Diamond background stamp. Love all your tips you give along the way in your videos.

  15. DUMONTIER Marjorie says:

    Your set of cards is magnificent !! And my favourite product from this release is the Hey There Sunshine stamp set ! Thanks for the opportunity.
    [margessw(at)icloud(dot)com]

  16. grammasuzi says:

    Such great news toys! And I am so inspired by your inspiration pages! Always!

  17. Vivienne says:

    I love the background stamps in the Sending Sunshine release…..I couldn’t pick which one!! Thankyou for your inspiring techniques x

  18. Autism Journey says:

    Wow amazing techniques! Thanks Jennifer. I do not own any background stamps, I wish I did. My favorite from the new SSS release would definitely be the background stamps. Especially the Deco Diamonds Stamp. Thanks for sharing this and I definitely learned a lot. Take care ❤️

  19. Gina Giggey says:

    Although you didn’t use it in this video, I LOVE the Playful Messages stamp set in this release. I makes me crack up reading some of these and imagining someone’s look when they see the card. I can’t wait to use it!!

  20. Kelly B says:

    I love the new deco diamonds background!

  21. Lynette says:

    My eyes kept getting drawn to the hello summer and pool party sequins! Such fun colors!

  22. Weenie Thomas says:

    Thanks for sharing such a wonderful technique. My favourites are the ekegant Marlyn die and the summery sequins

  23. smlittler says:

    The wreath greetings stamps and dies are beautiful.

  24. Aash says:

    I love the Marilyn full card wafer and dazzling circle wafer dies, but the entire release is lovely! Thanks so much for sharing your creative ideas, and for the chance to win a prize.

  25. Sue D says:

    You amaze me with all the new techniques to keep things fresh. I like the Hey There Sunshine stamps and dies.

  26. Kery Serrao says:

    Love these cards!! I’d say my favorites from this release would be the Playful Messages stamp set, Star/Heart Streams die, and the Love You Like stamp set. I sadly haven’t had time to craft 🙁 but for good reason. We had a baby girl 3 months ago. I have just been enjoying her and pushed my crafts to the side. This release and the monthly kit gets me excited to jump back into it!

  27. Barbara-Jean says:

    I liked the full card Marilyn wafer die the best from the new SSS collection!

  28. Kathleen says:

    Amazing cards! I love them both. My favorite from the SSS new release is the “Hey There Sunshine” stamp set. I love the sentiments and the images are just too cute!!

  29. barbara lassiter says:

    Gorgeous cards today! 🙂 I love the Spring Flowers stamps and dies. That large floral design would be perfect for using many different mediums, and the smaller flowers would be an added bonus! Thanks for the inspiration!

  30. Brenna says:

    Such gorgeous cards! I love the bohemian lace background stamp!

  31. Monica says:

    Simon Says 4 Seasons Sayings Stamp Set

  32. terrie rodrigue says:

    What wonderful cards and technique and love the bright color perfect for the up-coming summer season.
    I like the choice on the “Four Season Saying” sentiments

  33. Heather L DePasquale says:

    Hi Jennifer,
    Looking forward to implementing these techniques. Thanks for the video! I really like the Bohemian Lace background stamp, but my all time favorite has to be the Marilyn Full Card wafer die. I just love using cover dies. I just have to be careful that they don’t make me too lazy in my card making. Thanks for sharing with us!

  34. Fun techiniques! Beautiful products and cards! Wish I could craft ALL day!!

  35. Bev says:

    I love the deco diamonds background stamp! Your idea is amazing!!

  36. janelle.stone says:

    When I first viewed the release I thought my fave was the leafy frame stencil, but after seeing your video it’s now the Bohemian Lace Stamp. Maybe it’s just your card ideas that I want to emulate. Love your tips like taping dies together. Gives me a whole new set of card ideas. Thank you!

  37. Barbara Tsipouras says:

    Wow/ So much to choose. love the marilyn full wafer die

  38. Mary says:

    These are beautiful cards. I would love to try to make them. You make everything look so easy to do.
    Thank you

  39. Janet Sisk says:

    I do like the Bohemian Lace background stamp. What a great idea to use it with different dies and layering. Thanks for the inspiration. 😀

  40. Pam says:

    I love the diamond background stamp.

  41. F. Andre says:

    Great techniques you’ve shared today. The cling stamps are my favourite in this release.

  42. Lindarub says:

    Love the diamond background stamp.

  43. Mary Jane Steinhagen says:

    Loved the 12 point star die!

  44. Laura G says:

    I love the new deco diamonds stamp!

  45. Sheri K says:

    Gorgeous cards–love the bohemian lace stamp you used. I also like the Hey there Sunshine stamp and beautiful flowers stamps. Lovely release from Simon!

  46. Betty Sue says:

    I do not have many background stamps so I love the sun you made and square one! SSS rocked this release! Thank you!

  47. Kristen says:

    I love the square background but also the new mandala/intricate backgrounds are wonderful!

  48. Jan says:

    Jennifer, I love the ideas you had on this video using background stamps. Unfortunately I don’t own any background stamps. I have never bought any because I could not figure out more than on way to use one. But after seeing the Deco Diamond background stamp which is beautiful my mind keeps coming up with all kinds of ways to use it. Thanks for all of your videos. I have learned a lot!

  49. Cindy P. says:

    I love the Simon Says Stamp MARILYN FULL CARD Wafer Dies Sending Sunshine. I can imagine all kinds of looks you could make. I also keep coming back to the Starry Night background stamp.

  50. Jessica Stull says:

    There are several things I love in this release. But if I have to pick a favorite I guess that would be the Marilyn full card wafer die. I love the dimension you put on your cards.

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