Hello Stampers! I want to show you a couple of new techniques. First the thumping.
I like to use this technique to make Fall trees.
1. Ink up your stamp with a background color. I used Close to Cocoa. With your markers, just tap up and down on your stamp with the side of the brush side of the marker. Be sure to move all around on the stamp. I used several different fall colors of markers, repeating this process with each one.
2. When you are all finished with your markers, be sure to huff all over your stamp to remoisten the colors. Then stamp.
Another NEATO thing I like to do is make my own polka dot ribbon! I got this great idea from Patty at pattystamps.typepad.com. You need to start with a dark colored ribbon. I used the stamp from the SU! set, Itty Bitty Backgrounds. Stamp your ribbon with a white craft pad. Allow it to dry and turn it over and stamp the other side! And Voila! Your own polka dotted ribbon! Thanks Patty!
Here is my finished card with the fall trees that have been thumped, and my polka dotted ribbon! You may need to click on the picture to enlarge it to see the details on the ribbon.
Happy Stampin' and TTFN!
