4 Score Stamping Technique

 I am so excited about a stamping technique that I saw on YouTube recently!  Creative Treehouse calls it Split 4 Stamping Technique ​but I couldn't remember it and my technique is just a tiny bit different.  I liked it so much, I've made 15 cards in no time.

To begin, score an 8-1/2 x 11 inch white cardstock (I used Hammermill Color, Copy, Cover) at 5-1/2 inch and 4-1/4 inch.  Gather botanical stamps you'll be using (SU) and a variety of inks (Distress Cubes).  Ink and spritz the stamp with the first ink color and stamp from the center out.  Repeat in all 3 quadrants.  Choose another stamp and ink and spritz and stamp/overlap next to the first stamped image.  Repeat the process until you are satisfied with the result.  I like to extend into the white space quite a bit.  Cut apart at the scored lines to create 4 card fronts!  Affix onto cardstock and stamp as desired.  Be sure to turn the image for the best orientation prior to stamping a sentiment.

My examples below were put back together after the cards were completed for a better understanding of the stamping process.

Notice the majority of the stamping starts at the center and extends out.  The 4 finished cards with an added perforated border are shown below.

The next set is the exact same procedure showing the full sheet of stamping and the finished cards.  Again, the cards were finished and reassembled to show the stamping patterns.

In this set, I dropped the inkpad onto one of the squares and had to trash it, but I showed it anyway for the full visual.

And here's the final set!  I cut the scored panels down to 5-1/4 x 4 inches and added a colored panel.

Tell you what, it was fun digging through my "old" wood sentiment stamps and actually stamping with them!  I had to practice on scrap paper to make sure they stamped well after sitting in a drawer for years.

What a great technique for bulk stamping projects.  I sure do hope you give this a try!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

LYN