Would you like to know my SECRETS to get more from just 1 Stamp Set? Today I share 4 EASY ideas as well as a BONUS card design!

I am back with another Same But Different Christmas Series 2024 set of cards and today I am sharing 4 Ideas Using 1 Stamp Set to Make 5 FUN Santa Cards and I have a video walking you through these techniques. For MORE Holiday inspiration check out my first video sharing how to use BASIC SHAPES to make Christmas Cards, Click HERE (after you have seen today’s cards 😉).

*** Today I use a fun stamp set, full of Sketched Santas, but you can apply these concepts to many different stamp sets that you already have in your stash!***

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Now let’s get to it… would you like to see today’s cards?

You can watch the video here or in HD on YouTube right HERE.

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#1SETMULTIPLEWAYS

Has this ever happened to you? You’ve invested in a stamp set because you loved it and ‘had to have’ it. But, when it arrives you are lacking for ideas or inspiration.

Why not take the time to sit down and really look at the set and see what the options are. Try and think outside the box a little, are there any of those small hidden gem stamps (as I like to call them), or is there any image or sentiment that would work if it was partially stamped? Here are some of the ways that I will look at my stamp sets to get MORE from them.

MY SECRET TIPS:

• Would this stamp set work with a ‘line-art’ technique.
• Is it suited to Graphic Design ideas – colour blocking or die cut shapes to create a design.
• Does the set include small ‘filler’ stamps – these can be used to build on a scene or even create a repeat stamped background.
• Can the images be used to create a scene, or look great included in a scene.
• Can this set be used with Partial Stamping techniques (either the images and/or sentiments).
• Would the images look good ‘grouped’ together.
• Why not make multiples of the same card, but colour each one differently… either with different colours or mediums.
• PRO TIP: If you are going to challenge yourself to use just one set, I would make sure to choose one that included a few images as well as some sentiments.
• But, of course you can also use these ideas with as many sets as you like 😉.
• And, don’t worry, you do not have to reinvent the wheel, another tip, is to search the stamp set that you have on the internet where you will also find a ton of inspiration!

What Next?

Now that you have looked at the stamp set… why not sketch those ideas out on a piece of paper. Include which sentiments you are going to use, and maybe even a colour palette. Then, you can stamp out the images you need, colour and die cut in batches. This will make the process of creating multiple cards using the one set very quick and easy. But don’t worry, these sketches may not always work out exactly to plan, but that doesn’t matter, at least you have a great place to start and to build on!

Enough chat! It’s time to inspire YOU to create!!

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Idea #1 – Clean & Simple

This one is not rocket science, but why not create a clean & simple design. Use an image as a focal point and add a sentiment.

This is a great place to start, with a new stamp set in particular, because you can get a ‘feel’ for the set and how you can use it. Plus… I like clean & simple cards 🎅.

Idea #2 – Graphic Block

There are MANY ways that this can be done. I used a set of 6 squares today, but you could also use circles or even layered rectangles. I like using multiple images and partial stamping, but another option is to repeat the same image on each block. OR you could stamp a large image, such as a Christmas Tree (or anything really), and cut this into 6 blocks.

I stepped it up and added a partial stamped sentiment on one of the blocks.

Idea #3 – Group Images

Another great way to stretch a stamp set is to create a ‘group of images’. Again, this can be different images but you could even use the same one and maybe colour each a different colour. I decided to make ‘an almost one layer card’ so I masked the centre Santa before stamping the two on each side.

BONUS IDEA: Instead of masking, you could stamp the images and die cut them then layer them onto the card front to create a ‘group’ instead.

Idea #4 – Create a Scene

This one is a favourite! I love looking at an image and seeing how it can be used in a ‘scene’. Sometimes this can be done using the stamps included in the set or you can create your own scene, as I have done here.

Again, I only used a partial image so that it looked like the Santa was half way down the chimney. And my roof top and chimney were very easy to make using some 3D embossing folders. But, you could also use stencils or even draw roof tiles and bricks with a marker to make your own scene.

Idea #5 – Bonus Scene

And I couldn’t leave Santa stuck in the chimney… Yes, he did make it into the fireplace. I used the same ‘brickwork’ 3D embossing folder for the wall and of course this time I only needed a ‘set of Santa’s feet’. Another fun option could be to have Santa coming down the chimney head first 😂.

Another scene idea could be to place Santa on a snowy hill with some Christmas trees, or why not create a beach Santa holding a surf board! the possibilities are endless.

I’d love to know if you are inspired to try any of these EASY stamp set stretching ideas and if YOU have a favourite card today? Let me know in the comments below and share with me on Social Media, it would be fabulous to see what you create!

Thank you for spending your time with me today, sending crafty hugs your way!

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Other Supplies:
Dies: Altenew – Create-A-Wreath (retired)
Pencils: Derwent Inktense Pencils – Baked Earth
Alcohol Markers: Copic – T2
Watercolors: Paul Rubens – YouLan Artists Watercolor Paint Set – Quinacridone Rose | Olive Green Dark | Earth Yellow.
Cardstock: Concord & 9th – Mushroom | Ellen Hutson – Oyster Gray (retired)

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