Today, I’m excited to share some tips for colouring with Stampin’ Blends! I used them to bring this card to life, featuring the beautiful Country Flowers bundle with both stamps and dies.
To create this card, I stamped the teapot and floral images in Memento Tuxedo Black ink, then coloured them with Stampin’ Blends. For this design, I stamped the images separately and cut them out with the coordinating dies. However, you can also stamp them together for a complete, unified image – I’ll include examples of both approaches later in the post.
Why Use Stampin’ Blends?
Stampin’ Blends are high-quality, alcohol-based markers that make colouring vibrant and seamless. They’re perfect for crafters of all levels and are one of my go-to tools for adding smooth gradients and lifelike shading to stamped images. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your Blends:
- Start Light – Begin by laying down the lighter shade of your chosen colour. This sets a good base and makes blending with darker tones easier, creating a smooth gradient.
- Use Circular Motions – Small, circular strokes help prevent streaks and create an even finish, especially in large areas.
- Layer for Depth – Add dark shades gradually to build dimension where shadows naturally fall, like the edges of petals.
- Use the Colour Lifter for Highlights – The Colour Lifter is fantastic for lightening areas that need a bit more brightness, giving a gentle lift to darker spots.
- Work in Small Sections – Since Stampin’ Blends dry quickly, working in small sections ensures the smoothest blending before the ink sets.
Once I finished colouring my images, I embossed a piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock with the Eyelet 3D embossing folder to add texture and adhered it to a Smoky Slate card base. For a touch of pattern, I added a strip of Country Lace Designer Series Paper [DSP].
The stamp set includes a table for the flowers to sit on. Instead of colouring it with Stampin’ Blends, I stamped it onto a scrap piece of Country Wood DSP and then cut it out with the coordinating die. Both the table, teapot and floral images were adhered with Stampin’ Dimensionals to add a bit of lift.
To finish off the card, I added a touch of Linen Thread and a few Earth Tones Shimmer Gems for a bit of extra texture and sparkle.
Supplies I Used:
Here are the supplies I used to create this card.
If you’d like to see the full process, check out the video below for a step-by-step demonstration!
The Country Flowers stamp set is also beautiful on its own without any die-cutting. Here are some cards I made for Coffee & Cards that showcase just simple stamping. Even without dies, the flowers still look stunning!
Ready to Give It a Try?
Grab your Stampin’ Blends and Country Flowers bundle (or another set that’s perfect for colouring with Stampin’ Blends) and try creating your own version! I’d love to see what you come up with, so feel free to share in the comments or tag me in your creations. Happy crafting!