Background Basics: Retro Stamping

Hello everyone! I have had a few e-mails from some of you asking how you line up the 'INDIA' background from the Background Basics: Retro set. I've e-mailed most of you back but then thought that there may be a few of you left who are confused by this one image as well. So here's a rough tutorial on how to line this up. I hope it helps!

 

Instead of just showing you how to line up the image I went ahead and made a card while I was at it. I first cut 3 pieces of cardstock to measure just shy of 1.5" X 3" each. My colors...Raspberry Fizz, Ripe Avacado & Ocean Tides. When I stamp with a long background strip, whether is be Polka Dot Basics, Background Basics: Retro or any other large image I always place my stamp on the bottom of my stamping block. This is just a personal choice. I find it easier to line my paper up against my image when the edge of my stamp is along the bottom portion of the block. You may find that another way is easier for you....play around til you find your 'right way'.

 

Now when I start stamping I always start at the bottom of my paper and work my way up. Again, this is just a personal choice and what works best for me. Some like to start from the top or even the middle...play around again to find out what works best for you and gives you the best result.

 

So you've stamped your first strip and now you're ready to move on up. This image is super easy to work with (although, I know it looks complicated). You will just need to bump the top curves from your first stamped image up against the bottom curves of the ones you are about to stamp. You can see what I mean in the picture above. I'm horrible sometimes at trying to explain something...Thank Goodness for pictures!

 

After you've stamped all the way up...this is what you will end up with! Pretty easy, huh?

 

And here is my finished card! I hope that this has helped those of you who were hesitant to begin stamping with this image. It truly is a lot of fun to stamp with and not as hard as you might think! If any of you need anymore tips or help with any of the background images don't hesitate to contact me!

Have a wonderful day!

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

{YOU ARE WONDERFUL}

Stamps: Background Basics: Retro, Heartfelt Basics (Papertrey Ink)

Ink: Raspberry Fizz (Papertrey Ink), Noir Palette, Frost White (Colorbox)

Cardstock: Raspberry Fizz, Ocean Tides, Ripe Avacado, white (Papertrey Ink)

Accessories: True Black ribbon (Papertrey Ink), rhinestone circle (unknown)

Comments

[Melissa D.]

I love this card. Very cool color combo. I love the card layout as well as the cool blingie thing ( :) ) you have around the bow. TFS!!!

[Linda Bandow]

I love this....and the colors as well....I am measurement challeneged and this looke like something even I can do......thanks!

[SmilynStef]

That is one classy card ... thanks for the tip.

[Juanita in Ohio]

Wonderful colors and fabulous design !! TFS.

[laurie hunt]

Melissa Thank you so much for sharing this. I have used this one once -- wrong I might add -- and it looked okay, but this looks way better! Can't wait to give it a try again!

[Marlou McAlees]

this is absolutely beautiful!! love the colour combo :) ♥

[Mary G]

Gorgeous and your tutorial was perfect! Thanks for putting it out there for all of us to see!

[Kacey]

Hi Mom! You do an awesome job jubjub! I love you!

Your daughter,
Kacey

[Michelle]

Hi Melisa
Just hopped onto your blog and fallen in love with your work. Beautiful simplicity
x x Michelle

[Becky P.]

Okay, I was one of the people you emailed back (thank you by the way) I had no idea it was as easy as this. I sometimes have trouble making things harder than they are. Thanks so much for the picture tutorial!! Love your work as usual.

[kim evans]

This is so gorgeous!!! TFS this idea. It just makes my day! :-)
Kim