Mystery Stamping is a fun way of crafting and creating something new. It adds an element of surprise to the process, as you follow along step by step without knowing exactly how your card will turn out. The results are always unique and it’s a great way to use up the supplies you already have. It is also exciting to see what everyone creates. This was my first online Mystery Stamping session!
Supplies:
Here is the supply list you’ll need to get started.
Choose the Designer Series Paper (patterned paper) that you like first. Then, make sure the cardstock, ink, embellishments etc. coordinate with this.
- 1 x piece of your favourite current Designer Series Paper (patterned paper). Cut it 7.5cm x 11.5cm. If it has an image that only goes a certain way, make it portrait orientation
- 2 x different coloured pieces of cardstock that coordinate with the patterned paper
Colour 1: 14.85cm x 21cm, scored at 10.5 [card base]
Colour 2: 10cm x 14.3cm - 1 x scrap piece of Basic White cardstock for your sentiment
- 1 x ink pad in a colour that coordinates with the patterned paper
- 1 x stamp set with sentiments. Make sure one of the stamps coordinates with the theme of the paper. Eg Christmas, birthday, baby card, etc
- A punch to cut out your sentiment. For example, the Labelled with Love, Circle, or Heartfelt Hexagon punch.
- 1 x twine or ribbon
- Embellishments
- Trimmer
- Adhesives of your choice
- Optional: Embossing Folder and Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or similar machine OR a second ink in the same colour as the 10cm x 14.3cm piece, plus a small stamp that coordinates with the theme.
Follow along with the video for step-by-step instructions on how to make your card. If you want to keep the final design a surprise, don’t scroll down yet—I’ll be sharing photos of my creations at the end of this post!
I hope you’ve enjoyed creating your card with Mystery Stamping! Here’s a PDF with both the supply list and step-by-step instructions to guide you.
Download the Supply List and Instructions
Download the Supplies List, Instructions and Examples of the Mystery Card
Mystery Solved – Here are examples of the card:
I used the Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper for all four cards, along with the sentiment from the Decorative Trees stamp set, which was cut out using either the Heartfelt Hexagon or Labeled with Love punch. The cardstock colours are Real Red, Garden Green, Pool Party, and Pecan Pie. I also incorporated the Eyelet 3D embossing folder and the Swirls embossing folder. For two of the cards, I added a stamped background with stars from the Decorative Trees stamp set.
I hope you had fun with my Mystery Stamping challenge. Be on the look out for future online events like this.