How to use the Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch to make an interesting background

I think we all love how easy it is stamp an image and cut it out with a coordinating punch, right? Well, how about if I show you how to use the Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch to make an interesting background, that is also a focal point? This stunning card is one that is featured on page 168 of the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog and it really shows the versatility of the Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch and the Posted for You stamp set. I’m going to walk you through the steps of how I would make this card.

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The different images from the Posted For You stamp set were stamped on the various colors of card stock using VersaMark ink. If you’re not familiar with VersaMark Ink, let me just say it is a must have product. It can be used for heat embossing or in this case for a tone on tone look.

Once the images are stamped, then punch them out with the Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch. The card base is 4″ x 8″ and when it’s folded it measures 4″ x 4″, so I cut a scrap piece of paper measuring 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ as a template to temporarily attach the punched pieces with just a tiny bit of adhesive. I attached one of the Terracotta Tile punched pieces to the center of the scrap piece of paper, and from there I referred to the photo for placement and attached the remaining punched pieces. NOTE: all of the other pieces went over the edge of the template. Once all pieces were attached to the template I turned the template over and carefully trimmed off the excess cardstock, so that everything fit on the template with nothing going over the edge. Finally, I carefully removed each punched piece from the template and attached it to the card front as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals. The final step is to stamp the banner on a 1/2″ strip of Whisper White cardstock in Memento ink and attach that with Dimensionals also.

I am so in love with the background and unique focal image this technique makes. What do you think about it?

The Posted For You stamp set and the Rectangular Stamp Punch can each be ordered individually or you can save 10% when you purchase them together as a bundle. I love a deal like that when I can save money and get things that coordinate but also can each be used independently.

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