Coloring Stamps

I’m sure this is not a new technique, but it was new to me … I discovered it at the Great Lakes Mega Meet and I fell in love.

This technique, as well as the stamps and the die, are all from Local King Rubber Stamp. They are a Canadian company who sell their products online and at consumer shows. They do not sell wholesale (they can barely keep up with the demand as it is), so I cannot bring them into my store, but I absolutely love their stamps.

Unlike most stamp companies, these stamps are not outlines that you color in. Instead, they are solid stamps that create amazing impressions easily.

The new technique they showed me requires water-based markers. You can use any water-based markers. I used Tombow, because that is what I have, but I am going to order the markers they make. They are cheaper and the ends can handle this technique easily. Tombow markers work just fine, but I am afraid of damaging the nibs and mixing up my colors.

You start by coloring the entire stamp with a light color.

Then, you scribble the other colors on the stamp — literally. I was told the messier the better!

Then you stamp onto glossy paper. (photo paper will not work)

I was told you have about 5 minutes to stamp.

The scribbles on the paper above are me cleaning my markers before capping them — vital if you want to keep your colors true.

This stamp has a matching die (most, but not all, do). In order to line up the stamp and the die, cut out the die on a scrap of paper, first.

Then, line up the frame over the stamped image and tape it (I use washi tape, since it comes off easily).

Place the die onto the image and cut. (I used a magnetic platform, which holds every thing in place. If you don’t use the platform, tape the die as well.)

And you get a perfectly cut out image!

Inspired by the sample I saw in the booth at Mega Meet, I added googly eyes to the ostrich.

I used the piece I cut out to make the frame on the final card. I added dimensional foam adhesive to help the ostrich pop.

The Good Day Mate is another stamp that comes in the set from Local King Rubber Stamp. I used a Tim Holtz/Sizzix die for the background. The patterned paper is from Memory Box.

I love this company and the technique … I have yet to play with all of my stamps I purchased from them, but I think they will beautiful in solid ink, as well. Check them out — they have some great images and quite a few videos online, as well.

DISCLAIMER: I have absolutely no affiliation with this company at all … I did not receive anything from them. All of the products I used were ones I purchased at the show.