Backgrounds

[valdakirwan]

Really like this demo - the different card ideas are great - but what is the name of the designblock stamp that you used on the green? I would like to buy this but can't find it anywhere?

[JupiterJoo]

love the idea of the heart cut out masking part of the background! thanks for sharing :)

[DigidesignScrap]

fantastic video, thanks

[MrPokemonlake]

is that a handmade book?

[hg1bbs]

How did u get the bkgrounds? Did u use a watermark ink pad or an actual ink pads? Did u use cardstock?

[heroarts]

@hg1bbs Hi! In this video Nancy used ink pads that were slightly darker than the paper colors, but Versamark would also work great if you don't have the colored inks!

[jannaviles]

These cards are so simple and beautiful..I think I'll try these. I'm just getting started really so I don't have a lot of tools and gadgets but I'll see what I can use! ?? When you send out your cards, do you make the envelopes?, and if so do you have a video on how to make them to fit your cards or can you buy a package of blank cards with their envelopes?

[momoof2]

Beautiful cards Nancy!

thanks for the great tips.

[AF0093]

Hi heroarts, where can I purchase these big background stamps and how much are they a piece?

thanks.

[heroarts]

Hello! These large Hero Arts stamps are our Design Blocks, and the retail price is $13.00 in our online store. They can also be purchased at many local and online retailers worldwide.

[mommy2kainoa]

I like this demonstrator. Easy to follow directions and speed is moderate enough to follow easily. Thanks!!!

[430536]

Country Hearts is a beautiful stamp! I tried stamping background stamps with versamark ink and embossing with white pearl powder but it didn't show up white at all - it looked like tone on tone, any advice welcome.

[heroarts]

Hi! The pearl embossing powders do tend to be more transparent. For an opaque look, try a true white (non pearl) powder. Happy stamping!

[eastendcrafter19]

Well done video, pretty cards. I particularly like the idea of blocking a portion of the stamp, as you did, with the heart. Great idea! I'm going to try this with my background stamps. Thank you.

[heroarts]

Hi! Thanks for your question. Nancy uses the ice cube trays for watercoloring, filling the sections with water and then cleaning her brushes in them. When one section of water becomes too muddy, she moves onto a clean one. Try searching for "Watercolor Tips" in the Hero Arts channel and you will find a video where she explains it. Hope that helps!

[Phleurdillee1]

I love the various ideas from a couple of stamps,especially backgrounds. This might be a stpid question, but I could not help noticing the ice tray in the background! Do you have a cool idea using ice trays we dont know about? As of know I'm gonna assume your using it for small embellishments, brads, beads, etc? TFS

[Squishiefuzz]

I love the masking of the stamp, what a great idea!

[heroarts]

Hi!  Jennifer McGuire did a great video on this very topic. Just search for "Inking and Large Stamps" in the Hero Arts channel. Hope that helps!

[gillian927]

Question, does anyone know...how do you get a good image on a background stamp? No matter how hard I press or how many times I ink the stamp, it seems the image comes out poorly. Advice appreciated! Thanks =)

[KatatMKP]

i love the "mask" idea on the stamp too... :)

[sewsweet08]

lovely. very pretty

[kraftymomma1979]

Lovely work!

[nfldpuffin]

Beautiful background stamps, Great ideas. I really like the heart mask idea on the hello card. So simple and so nice.