Do you ponder over a stamp set wondering what to create? Today I share with you the final idea
for my 4 cards, giving you inspiration to stretch your stamps. I am using the Peekaboo Party Animals Set fromĀ Ellen Hutson. But, you could certainly change up these designs to suit the stamps you have on hand. I thought I would give you 4 technique ideas over the next few weeks to inspire you, did you see my first technique HERE, we set a scene right HERE, and we are ready to send it out HERE.
And here is the star of the show, the Peekaboo Party Animals Set!
Technique #4 – Small Stamps!
Don’t miss the small stamps! Many stamp sets have ‘filler’ stamps, which can be used on their own or paired with other images to stretch them. I decided to use the ‘party hat’ and dress up this cute little snail. But seriously you could add this hat to ANY image!

I kept this card very clean and simple and added a fun sentiment which I thought paired perfectly!

PRO TIP: I created my own coloured cardstock by colouring it with a Copic marker (in fact it’s my favourite colour… BG11)

Let me know in the comments below if you like to make the most of those small stamps in your sets! I hope you have enjoyed these ideas to look at your stamp sets and see how you can stretch them in different ways. Hope you have the most amazing and crafty weekend. Hugs,

Also, just in case you want to do a little shopping I’ve added the links below (some of them are affiliate links which means that I will receive a small portion of the sale at no extra cost to you). I truly appreciate your support!
Other Supplies: SHOP the New Release HERE
Copics – E33,50 / Y26 / R00,11 / W0,2 / BG11.
![]() Neenah Solar 110 EH | ![]() Neenah Solar 80 EH | ![]() Peekaboo Party Animals Combo EH | ![]() Peekaboo Party Animals EH |
![]() Mail Call Combo EH | ![]() Mail Call EH | ![]() Snail Mail Combo EH | ![]() Snail Mail EH |
![]() Postage EH | ![]() Tuxedo Black EH | ![]() Nocturne EH | ![]() Copic Markers EH |
![]() Scissors EH | ![]() Spring Scissors EH | ![]() Bone Folder Altenew EH | ![]() MISTI EH |
![]() Paper Trimmer EH | ![]() Gemini Junior EH | ![]() Thin Foam Squares EH | ![]() Bearly Art Glue EH |
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I usually overlook small stamps but your series has me inspired. That snail with the party hat is darling!
Wonderful Karen, so happy to hear and I hope you have fun creating!!
Super cute! I have a santa hat I love to add to everything at Christmas time to stretch those non christmas stamps (although I do have a tonne of Christmas sets too!).
I agree, Santa hats and party hats make any occasion!
I absolutely love that little snail – he can slither over to my party anytime, Therese!
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I know right lol.
Cute card!
Thanks so much Christine!
Super cute, Therese!
Thank you Lisa
That snail is too dang cute! Love the little postage stamp idea.
I know right! Next I might add a Santa hat lol.