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    The authors and publisher, ImagineQuest Information Products Inc. (ImagineQuest), have

    made every effort to produce a high quality, informative and helpful book. However,

    they make no representation or warranties of any kind with regard to the completeness

    or accuracy of the contents of the book. They accept no liability of any kind for any losses

    or damages caused or alleged to be caused, directly or indirectly, from using

    the information contained in this book.

    All product names and/or logos are copyrights and trademarks of their respective owners.

    None of these owners has authorized, sponsored, endorsed, or approved this publication.

    ImagineQuest has not received any remuneration in return for including

    any company or product in this book.

    Paint and product colors depicted in this book may vary slightly frommanufacturers colors.

    Some clip art images copyright Clips Ahoy.

    No part of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, or reproduced

    in any way, including but not limited to digital copying and printing without the prior

    agreement and written permission of the publisher.

    ImagineQuest Information Products Inc.7667 W. Sample Road #233

    Coral Springs, FL 33065

    Creative Stamping for Walls & Furniture is Copyright 2003ImagineQuest Information Products Inc.

    All rights reserved worldwide.

    First Edition 2003. ISBN 0-9728292-0-2

    Creative Stamping for Walls & Furniture

    This is not a free e-book.

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    Creative Stamping for Walls & Furniture

    Dedicated to those who find joy in makinga creative impression in their homes.

    Creative Stamping for Walls & Furniture

    Creative Stamping for Walls & Furniture

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    Introduction..........................................................................6

    Stamping 101........................................................................10

    Project 1: Colorful Collaged Hallway.............................19

    Project 2: Blissful Bedroom Seascape.........................27

    Project 3: Quick & Easy BotanicalCollage....................34

    Project 4: Metallic Swirls on a Faux Finish...................38

    Project 5: Mediterranean Spicy Squares......................42

    Project 6: Floating Layers of Roses...............................46

    Project 7: Natures Shadowed Impressions.................50

    Project 8: Pearly Painted Motif........................................56

    Project 9: Heat-Embossed Bronze Trees......................60

    Project 10: Dry-Embossed Roses...................................65

    Project 11: Paste-Embossed Pretty Purses..................75

    Project 12: Easy Embossed Velvet Swags....................80

    Project 13: Pearl Pigment Roses.....................................84

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    Project 14: Platinum Enamel Medallions......................88

    Project 15: Gold Leaf Sunbursts....................................93

    Beyond Rubber: Unique Techniques & Designs for MakingYour Own Stamps..............................................................97

    Appendix A: Rubber Stamp Retailers............................110

    Appendix B: Preparing and Priming Walls...................121

    Are you ready to make a decorative impression with ourunique creative stamping techniques?

    Everything you need to know is in the pages that follow....

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    IIIIIntntntntntrororororodudududuductionctionctionctionctionby Marney K. Makridakis

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    Creative Stamping for Walls & Furniture

    Why Stamping?

    In the past few years, the rubber stamping industry has boomed unlike no other artor craft business. Crafters all over the world are using rubber stamps and theabundance of associated stamping products to create beautiful cards, handmadegifts, and one-of-a-kind pieces of art. It seemed only natural to apply these

    wonderful products to home dcor projects.

    This book contains projects that you wont see anywhere else. Youll learnfabulous, EASY ways to dress up your walls and furniture using specializedtechniques with a variety of stamps - rubber stamps, foam stamps, and evenstamps you can make yourself!

    But why should you attempt to create these wall and furniture projects yourself,rather than simply buying wallpaper or purchasing hand painted furniture? I havefour great reasons for you:

    Save Money!!! Each project is clearly labeled with the suppliesneeded to complete the project. In just about every instance,the total youll spend on supplies per project is much less thanwhat you would spend for premium wallpaper or a professional job.

    Youll get professional results for a fraction of the cost. And themore projects you do, the more money youll save, since manyof the supplies are repeated from project to project.

    Save Time!!! My step-by-step instructions are designedspecifically for YOU, the busy home decorator who wouldlove nothing more than to decorate her home all day, butdoesnt have much time.

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    Customize Your Home!!! By creating these special hand-stampedfinishes yourself, youre creating one-of-a-kind items that you cantfind ANYWHERE else. You can choose the colors, stamp designs,textures, and styles that will make these items fit your dcor perfectly.

    This book is packed with resources (both retail stores and Web sites)

    that will allow you to get a handle on all the stamping products anddesigns you can choose from. Youll be astonished at the variety!

    Enjoy yourself!!! When you can create a breathtaking finishon the walls of an entire room quickly, easily, and inexpensively,its really the perfect excuse for you to spend some qualitytime with the most important person in your life -- YOU!

    These projects offer you the opportunity to relax, listen to some nicemusic, and let your creative spirit splash around a bit. And at theend of it, not only will you feel more relaxed and connected with

    your home, youll have FANTASTICALLY impressive results, to boot!

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    How does this book work?

    This book starts out with a Stamping 101 section. While the individual projectsclearly walk you through each step of the project, I recommend you readStamping 101first. It will give you a basic context for the different products youllbe using. And it is organized simply so that you can refer back to it as many timesas you need.

    The bulk of this book is The Projects section, which contains over 150 greatideasfor your walls and furniture, organized into 15 specific projects. The first 2 arebasic stamping projects applied to actual rooms, so you can glimpse a real contextfor basic stamping design.

    Creative Stamping for Walls & Furniture

    Ive given you lots of time-savers and quick-fix tips to help

    you along your way...tips that other do-it-yourself booksdont include. All to ensure that youre producing top-quality workin the minimum amount of time.

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    The next 6 projects are variations of basic stamping that demonstrate how stampscan be combined with paints and inks to create spectacular dcor.

    The final 7 utilize a variety of advanced stamping techniques and products, such asembossing powders, pastes, enamels, gold leafing, and more! The techniques aremore involved , but with my easy instructions, they are no more difficult than the firstset. (Really!)

    Each project starts off with a Supplies Needed list. In most cases, thesesupplies are readily available at fabric, craft, home improvement stores, and on theInternet. In some cases, youll need to visit a specialty rubber stamping store orWeb site to find the product you need.

    To make it even easier for you, when possible, weve included over 200 links to over150 product and manufacturer Web sites. These links are indicated in underlinedblue. When you see a product or manufacturer name in underlined blue, simply clickit and youll be taken right to the appropriate Web site.

    In Appendix A, weve also included a list of rubber stamp specialty stores, organizedby state. Between the geographic list and the Internet sources, Im confident youllbe able to find any supply item you need, quickly and easily.

    After the Supplies Neededsection, the next section is The Steps. The steps

    are ordered sequentially, and are illustrated by photographs so that you can followalong as you design and create.

    Its recommended that you read through the entire project steps before beginningthe project. This will give you a better idea of what youre doing, from the get-go.

    After The Projects, the final section is Beyond Rubber: Unique Techniques &Designs for Making Your Own Stamps. While it is quicker to purchase stampsready-made, I really wanted you to have the information in this section, as well.

    This section gives you everything you need to know to take the next step andexplore stamping in a highly personal way. Creating your own stamps is a greatway to personalize designs, and its a lot of fun, too!

    Creative Stamping for Walls & Furniture

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    Throughout the book, keep an eye out for our friendly icons that offer various bits of

    information, including:

    Sit n Summarize summaries on topics for quick reference

    Ancient Wisdom little known facts of home and style through theages to inspire you along the journey

    Marneys Memo my favorite ideas on how to use the techniquesin each project in other diverse ways...over150ideas in all!

    So, without further ado, lets move on to Stamping 101. Dont worry - its a reallyquick read and youll be on to The Projectsin no time!

    Heres to you and your new decor!

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    SSSSStamping 101tamping 101tamping 101tamping 101tamping 101

    All stamping is based on a very simple process: select a stamp, ink the imagethoroughly, and then press the stamp firmly onto the desired surface. Its thatsimple!

    The Construction of a Stamp

    The stamps we will be using in this book are madefrom either rubber or foam. The stamps are mounted

    on a block of wood that you hold while you positionthe stamp (right).

    Some stamps are mounted on a block of acrylicplastic, instead of wood. Usually, the image appearson the wood block so you can identify the stamp easily.

    A less expensive alternative to mounted rubberstamps is to purchase unmounted stamps(below right). Unmounted stamps come in sheetsand are purchased directly from stamp manufacturers.

    You can then cut the image from the rubberand mount it to any block of sturdy wood, placinga foam material between the rubber and thewood. You can purchase foam sheets ata craft store for this purpose, or even usefoam shoe inserts!

    Mounting your own stamps takes a bit more time, but can save you a gooddeal of money.

    In addition to foam and rubber, well also show you how to make your own stampsusing a variety of materials in the section of this book titled,Beyond Rubber:Unique Techniques & Designs for Making Your Own Stamps.

    A rubber stamp mounted on

    wood.

    An unmounted rubber stamp.

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    Thinkin About Inks

    There are three basic types of stamping inks: permanent (also called water-proofor archival ink), pigment, and dye.

    Each ink has strengths and drawbacks that determine which is best for differentkinds of projects.

    Permanent ink is water-proof and archival, which means that it contains no acidicproperties that can alter surfaces after long periods of time. It is light fast and stainresistant, and is the most durable of the inks. You do not need to varnish a surface

    stamped with permanent ink.

    The down side is that permanent ink does not offer the options that other inks do.The color palette is quite a bit more limited, and the ink cannot be combined withadditive products for various special effects.

    Pigment ink(or embossing ink) is the only ink that can be used with embossingpowders or other materials that need to stick to a stamped image. The pads arevery juicy and the ink is slow-drying, which allows you the time you need to workwith such products.

    Pigment ink also is generally the best choice if you are looking for a soft image,i.e., for a faded, metallic, or shadowy look. Pigment ink takes about 12 hours to dry,and should be covered with a polyurethane varnish in order to make it waterproof.You can heat set the ink with a heat gun to make it dry quicker.

    Dye inkis the most quick-drying of the options. It is the best choice when youare working quickly, and also when you are looking for a very precise, vivid image.

    Dye ink is available in endless colors. Dye inks that produce special effects haverecently come on the market, as well. For example, youll see chalk-finish andshadow inks introduced in these projects. These inks appear more like pigmentinks, but have the quick-drying feature of dye ink.

    Dye inks are not water-proof, so you will need to apply a polyurethane varnish toseal the design.

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    Other Ways to Add Color

    With foam stamps (right) you can use paint to addcolor to the stamp.

    Acrylic craft paint is the best option to use. Acrylicpaint is not recommended for rubber stamps unlessthe design is very simple (no detailed lines or shapes)and the stamp can be cleaned up immediately.

    Paint will not work with embossing powders or otherspecialty additives that we will be using in the projects

    in this book, such as Pearl Ex powders and UTEE.

    Another method of adding color to stamps prior tostamping with them is to use water-based markersdirectly on the rubber. Use the markers to inkspecific areas of the rubber image with the colors ofyour choice.

    Markers dry very quickly, so you can revitalize the colors on the rubber stamp byholding it to your mouth and exhaling a burst of warm air on it before stamping withit again.

    How to Apply Ink to a Stamp

    If the stamp is smaller than the ink pad, theeasiest way to apply ink is simply to pat thestamp (rubber down) directly to the pad (photo #1).

    If the stamp is larger than the ink pad, you shouldplace the stamp on a surface and tap the pad

    to the rubber, being sure to cover the entirearea you want to ink (photo #2).

    A foam stamp and acrylic

    craft paints.

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    Another way to apply ink to a large stamp is to

    roll a brayer over the pad, and then roll it againover the stamp (photo #3). This covers thestamp very thoroughly with ink.

    You will find that with permanent and dye inks,it is more effective to use a tapping motionwhen you ink a stamp.

    With pigment ink, it is generally more effectiveto use a pressing motion when you ink a stamp.After very little use, youll get the hang of this

    right away.

    Hints for Stamping on Walls

    Once a stamp is inked, all you have to do is press the stamp to a surface. Whenyou release it, an impression is left with the ink, in the shape of the design of thestamp.

    With walls, it is especially important to press firmly as you stamp. If you aresitting down working on a stamping project (a card, for example) you have theassistance of gravity as you press on the stamp. This isnt the case on a wall.

    A good trick is to use one hand to position the stamp in the right place. Bring yourother hand on top of the hand holding the stamp and apply a good amount ofpressure with both hands.

    Just be sure to keep the stamp very still so the edges of the design do not blur orsmudge.

    Stamping gurus say it is a big no no to rock the stamp when you stamp it. But

    using large-sized stamps on vertical surfaces is an exception. If you are handling alarge stamp, youll find that if you rock it very slightly, youll have better luck gettingthe entire image to transfer to the wall.

    33333.

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    The Techniques

    There are so many stamping techniques out there! But we have selected these 15projects to serve as an effective representation of the many ways you can usestamps to enhance your dcor .

    Each project includes lots for ideas on ways you can vary the steps or go aboveand beyond to take the skill presented in the project to a more advanced level.Consult the chart below for the basic skills we intend to demonstrate with eachproject:

    PROJECT # PROJECT NAME SKILL

    Project 1 Colorful Collaged Hallway Basic stamping; layeringmultiple rubber stampimages; blending with inks

    Project 2 Blissful Bedroom Seascape Using foam stamps andacrylic paints to createborders and murals

    Project 3 Quick & Easy Botanical Collage Basic stamping with 3stamps & 3 colors

    Project 4 Metallic Swirls on a Faux Finish Using pigment ink and abackground stamp toenhance a faux paint finish

    Project 5 Mediterranean Spicy Squares Stacking tile stamps tocreate a large-scaledesign; using dye inksin conjunction with afaux paint finish

    Project 6 Floating Layers of Roses Layering rubber andfoam stamps; creatingsolid patterned back-grounds; floating imageswith multiple stampings

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    PROJECT # PROJECT NAME SKILL

    Project 7 Natures Shadowed Impressions Using shadow stampsand chalk-like inks to createa repetitive design intandem with faux paintfinish

    Project 8 Pearly Painted Motif Using Radiant Pearlstocolor a repetitive design

    Project 9 Heat-Embossed Bronze Trees Introduction to thermal

    (heat) embossing anddetail embossing powder

    Project 10 Dry Embossed Roses Using dry (stencil)embossed papers inconjunction with a foamstamp and faux paint finish

    Project 11 Paste-Embossed Pretty Purses Using embossing pastewith stencils, foam stamps,small sponges, and

    dimensionalembellishments

    Project 12 Easy Embossed Velvet Swags Introduction to embossingvelvet

    Project 13 Pearl Pigment Roses Using Pearl Ex,PerfectMedium,anddimensionalembellishments

    Project 14 Platinum Enamel Wall Treatment Introduction to Ultra ThickEmbossing Enamel(UTEE)

    Project 15 Gold Leaf Sunbursts Using gold leaf flakeswith rubber stamps

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    Before You Stamp

    Before you begin any of these projects, its very important that you prepare andprime your surface. To make it easy for you, weve provided a very handy (andquite comprehensive) guide to preparing and priming surfaces in Appendix B. Its aresource youll be able to use time and time again as you undertake wall dcorprojects.

    All of these projects are stamped upon a painted surface, so after you prepareand prime, the next step is painting. We used latex (water-based) paint for all ofour projects. We like BEHR Premium paints because they have the durability andsaturation of alkyd (oil-based) paint, but the easy cleanup of latex (water-based)

    paint.

    Paint comes in several finishes: matte, satin, semigloss, and hi-gloss. We used asatin finish (sometimes called eggshell, pearl, or velvet finish) for these projects.Satin is the happy medium between matte and gloss. A satin finish provides ahandsome, subtle sheen to highlight your stamped work.

    Some of the projects require an even coat of paint in one color before thestamping begins. You can always add a second coat if it is needed to provideadequate coverage. This may be the case if you are painting over existing paint orif you prefer a deeper shade of the color with which youre painting. Multiple coats

    will always make the shade appear deeper.

    Other projects give instructions for special finishes, such as sponging, dragging,and faux fresco. These projects require a glazing liquid that is mixed with the paint,such as BEHR Faux Glazing Liquid.

    After You Stamp

    Whether or not you must varnish your surface after completing the project

    depends on the kind of ink used in the project. Dye and pigment inks need to bewashed in order to be waterproof, while permanent inks do not. In each specificproject, we advise you as to whether you should complete the project with varnish, ornot.

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    Varnish comes in several finishes, including matte, semigloss, and glossy. Thesefinishes may be identified by different names, depending on the brand you areusing.

    More often than not, youll use matte varnish (sometimes referred to as flat). Inmost cases, it is doubtful that you would want to create a glossy finish on your walls.However, you should know that it is an option for you, if you want to go that route.

    There are many different brands of polyurethane varnish. If you are going to bevarnishing several walls, it is far more economical to buy the varnish from a homeimprovement or hardware store, rather than a craft store. You can even buy varnishin a spray can and simply spray the wall with it.

    Whatever varnish you select, just make sure it is waterproof. Protecting your designis the most important reason for using a varnish.

    Cleaning Up

    There are many different stamp cleaners on the market. They come in both spraybottles and applicator top bottles, and are always identified by the type of ink forwhich they are intended - pigment, dye, or permanent.

    Stamp scrubbersare pads specifically designed to get into all the tiny crevices of

    a rubber stamp. They are sold at stamping and craft stores and are worth the lowprice.

    If you dont have a scrubber, stamp on a paper towel pre-moistened with withcleaner, and then use an old soft toothbrush to get into the crevices. Stamp repeat-edly on a dry paper towel until there is no trace of ink left.

    Pigment and dye inks can be removed with stamp cleaner or with a do-it-yourselfmixture of about 1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid in 1 cup of water. Put this mixture ina spray bottle and spray liberally on the scrubber or paper towel you will be using to

    clean the stamp.

    Another option for cleaning stamps with pigment and dye inks is to use baby wipes.Simply wipe across the stamp and then stamp a dry paper towel until the ink isgone. This is a quick way to clean stamps, and the moisturizers in the baby wipeskeep the rubber supple and soft.

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    Permanent ink (or any ink marked as multi-purpose)requires a special solvent- type cleaner. If the cleaner

    has an applicator top bottle, such as the one picturedhere (right), you simply rub the applicator top on therubber and then stamp a dry paper towel repeatedlyuntil it stamps clear.

    Never immerse rubber stamps in water. After cleaning,store stamps lying flat, rubber side down, away from thesunlight.

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    For our first project, were introducing two design layouts that add splash andcharacter to walls in hallways or stairways, as shown here. Select your own stampsand colors to make these techniques work in absolutely any room...from bedroomsto kitchens to bathrooms to formal dining rooms! And can you believe that NO paintis involved...just ink pads!

    You can use these two designs one their own, or together. For the narrow stairwell,the blended collage design (above left) could be a bit heavy, if applied to both walls.So, we selected one stamp design from the collage and used it repeatedly invarying colors, to create a linear pattern on the opposite wall. Whether you arestamping, painting, or wallpapering, selecting one wall to hold a different design isalways a great way to break up pattern and provide contrast.

    A lively stamped finish makes an impression in this stairwell!

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    SUPPLIES NEEDED:

    White latex paint for base coat Permanent ink in medium brown (We used Archival Inkby Ranger

    in Sepia.) Pigment ink in golden yellow, orange,yellow-green, garnet red, and

    dark and light brown. (We got all of our colors from the ColorBoxPaintbox 2 Pigment Ink Option Pad byClearsnap. Each smallrectangular ink pad is removable to be used individually.)

    Variety of rubber stamps of images you love (See photo below forproduct names and numbers of the ones we used.)

    Paper towels

    Polyurethane varnish Paint brushes for the white base coat and varnish

    Clockwise, from bottom left :Paintbox 2 Pigment Ink Option Padby Clearsnap, Sepia Archival Inkandrubber tamps, labeled by number:

    1. Time Dreamer #1609-I byStamp Oasis

    2. #E-2065 by Silver Crow Creations

    3. #E2000 by PSX

    4. Sun Compass Large #H59-245by Stampa Rosa

    5. Big Maple #A2494H byRubber Stampede

    6. Swallowtail #E1131 byImpression Obsession

    7. Sheet Music #2120-K by Raindrops on Roses (1-800-245-8617)

    8. #I-20218 from the Renaissance line by Stampa Rosa.

    9. #K-1781 from the Home Decor line by PSX

    10. Antique Map Background #S1712 by Hero Arts

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    THE STEPS:

    1. We created our design on a blank white wall(photo #1). If necessary, prepare and prime wall,and paint with white paint.

    2. Apply permanent ink to the map backgroundstamp by tapping the ink pad on the rubber(photo #2).

    As we explained in Stamping 101,permanent ink makes a solid image

    that dries quickly, and pigment inkmakes a softer, saturated image. Forthis project, we used permanentink for the background map. Wewanted it to be a very sharp, crispimage since it is the stamp that servesas the starting point for the entiredesign. We used pigment ink forall the remaining stamps, to achievethe rich, saturated, blended look wewanted. Feel free to experiment with

    different types of ink.

    3. When the stamp is sufficiently inked, press it tothe wall firmly (photo #3). When you remove it from thewall, the ink will have left an impression (photo #3a).

    The character of this collage designis in the random placement of stampedimages. However, if you dont havea lot of experience in visual composition,

    facing a whole blank wall can beoverwhelming. Our solution is to createa basic cluster of designs that you like.Then, you can repeat the designs overthe entire wall, taking advantage of thefact that you dont HAVE to replicate thecluster exactly. Enjoy the freedom!

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    4. Now, begin composing a collage of designs. Follow the progression below

    (photos #4-#4d) to see how we built up our basic collage:

    First, we stamped a suncompass in dark brownpigment ink, right in themiddle of the map.

    Next, we stamped twoleaves in yellow-greenpigment ink, placedto the bottom right ofthe map.

    Then we stamped a butterflyin light brown pigment inkbelow and to the leftof the two leaves.

    Continue stamping... to build up a basiccollage of images.

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    5. Once you have created a basiccollage, you can start repeatingthe elements across the wall(photo #5). Dont worry aboutpositioning the elements in exactlythe same place, relative to another,as you work. Just use your basiccollage as a guiding point, and feelfree to change the positions of thestamps and/or colors as you like. Iftheres a big white space, fill itwith a stamp...if theres too much green

    in one area, stamp your next image inred or brown.

    For the background inks, we used ink padsfrom the ColorBox Paintbox 2 Pigment InkOptionPad by Clearsnap (photo #5a). Thesmall size of the pad makes it easier to applyink in the small areas between images.However, with a bit of control, you can followthese steps using a larger pigment ink pad.

    A little ink pad goes a long way. We did our entire wall with thisoption pad, and the ink in the pads never ran low. However, if you arestamping multiple walls in a large room, dont worry if your pad startsto lose ink after a while. All ink manufacturers make re-inkers(liquidink in small bottles), which save you from having to purchase an newinkpad. Just follow the re-inkers instructions to apply drops ofink to the pad, and your pad will be good as new.

    6. The next step is to begin adding the blendedcolors to the background. Blending three colors

    works very well. We chose gold yellow, orange,and light brown. Start with the lightest color you willbe using in the background (in this case, goldenyellow pigment ink.) Use a small twisting motionwith your wrist to press the pad directly to the wall,twisting slightly as you press. Repeat several timeswithin a small area (photo #6).

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    Focusing on a single 6-8 square area

    at a time works very well. Since you willbe applying three colors of ink withinthat square, only cover a part of it withthe first color. You can always go backand add more of that color, later.

    7. Use a dry paper towel to rub the spots ofink in a circular motion, blending the color so thatnone of the ink pads dark lines (from the edgesof the pad) are visible (photo #7). Leave a bit ofwhite space around each stamped image as you

    work. This gives each image a highlighted halothat makes it stand out.

    8. When the area is completely blended, applythe ink pad of the next color directly to the wallwith the same pressing and twisting motion(photo #8). Use a paper towel to blend the ink in,

    just as you did in step #7.

    When blending the second and third colors, you can either use a new

    paper towel, or continue to use the paper towel you used to blend thefirst color. In the latter case, a bit of the previous color will join with thecolor you are blending, which is a nice effect. Also, you can use adamp paper towel to blend in select areas, which softens the intensityof the color, adding more depth to the wall.

    9. Apply the third color of ink tothe area, using the same techniqueas with the previous colors. Then,go back with a paper towel to blendany areas that still need softening.

    At this point, youll have a 6-8 areawith a well-blended background, withwhite areas highlighting each stampedimage (photo #9).

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    If, after youve blended the colors, there is an area where the color

    seems too pronounced, or an area that seems too empty, go aheadand stamp another image to fill the gap or lessen the contrastof the color (photo #9a).

    10. Repeat the blending process for the rest of the wall (photo #10).

    11. Next, we stamped the opposite wall of the stairwell using one single image fromthe collage. The image was repeated in horizontal lines across the wall. We used

    three colors -- dark brown, yellow-green, and light brown -- and alternated each row(be sure to clean the stamp between colors). Follow the progression below(photos #11-#11b):

    We stamped a single row ofKokopelli images in light brown.

    Then we stamped anotherrow directly beneath the firstrow, this time usingyellow-green ink. We continued stamping until the

    wall was covered with rows!

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    While we simply eyed the horizontal lines, in order

    to create a bit of uneven character, you also coulduse a yard stick to lightly mark lines straight acrossusing a pencil. After the ink is dry (about 12 hours),you can use an eraser to erase the pencil line.

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    12. Allow the stamped images to dry for at least 24 hours. Do not apply varnishbefore then, as the pigment ink will smear.

    13. Apply polyurethane varnish in the desired finish to seal your design.

    In this project, I used ink pads from the ColorBox Paintbox 2 Option Pad byClearsnap.As we mentioned earlier, each ink pad is removable to be used as anindividual ink pad. But whats really great about the Paintbox configuration is thatyou can place a stamp directly on the entire pad collection to get several colors atonce on your stamp. This is especially effective with large stamps.

    You can even rearrange the ink pads to choose which colors you want next to oneanother. Its a great way to add even further interest to a project like this one. Justmake sure to clean your stamp before re-inking, so the wrong color of ink doesntend up directly on the pad.

    Another variation on the blended collage design is to create the blended back-ground before stamping the wall with the rubber stamps. The overall look becomesmore smooth and subtle, since the images arent highlighted with white aroundthem.

    You can use this same blended collage technique on furniture, too! Visualize how itwould look -- with your own color scheme and stamp design choices -- on tables,wooden chair backs, stools, desks, bookshelves, and more!

    Keep reading for more great stamping designs for your walls and furniture...weveonly just begun!!!

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    Imagine if the tranquility of the oceancould be captured in the heart of yourbedroom (or bathroom, or kitchen,or den)!

    Well, with basic stamping know-howand easier-than-you-could-imaginedecorative painting, it can be yours!

    This fun project is straightforward andeasy. It requires minimal supplies,simple clean-up, and (youll love this)you can complete it in a single day!

    SUPPLIES NEEDED:

    White paint for base coat Clear Pool paint by BEHR, satin finish Acrylic craft paints (We used Accent paints

    in Larkspur Blue, Coral Blush, PurpleCrayon, and Wild Hyacinth; Baby Blueby Americana; and Glazed Carrots andTurners Yellow Folk Art paint by Plaid. Thesebrands are available at craft stores such asMichaels andA.C. Moore.)

    Ocean-themed foam stamps (Ours arefrom the Chunky Stampsline by Duncan.) Sponge brushes or cosmetic sponges

    (1 for each color) A wide, long-bristled soft paint brush (often

    called a dragging brush or faux finish brush) Polyurethane varnish Paint brushes for the white base coat and

    varnish

    Clockwise from left: draggingbrush, sponge brushes,Dolphin, Life Preserver,Star Fish, Shell, Sea Horse,Wide Shell, Gold Fish, Fish(all foam stamps byChunky Stamps), acrylicpaints.

    A calming scene graces the walls of this

    stamped sanctuary.

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    THE STEPS:

    1. We created our design on a blank white wall.If necessary, prepare and prime wall, and paintwith white paint.

    2. We used foam stamps and acrylic paint forthis project. The easiest way to apply the paintto the stamp is to use a sponge brush or cosmeticsponge. Lightly dab medium blue paint on theappropriate raised areas of the life preserver foamstamp (photo #2). Then apply light blue to the remaining

    areas.

    3. Press the foam stamp firmly to wall (photo #3).When you release the stamp, the two paint colorswill have left an impression (photo #3a).

    4. Apply dark orange paint to the star fish stamp,and press the stamp on the wall next to thethe life preserver image (photo #4). When yourelease the stamp, the impression of the starfish remains (photo #4a).

    5. Repeat stamping the life preserver and star fish in ahorizontal line according to the desired pattern. Wealternated 5 life preservers with 5 star fish, and continuedthe line around a corner (photo #5). We spaced the imagesabout 1.5 apart. We eyed our stampplacement, but you can measure and mark theexact spacing prior to stamping, if you prefer.

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    6. Next, we created another horizontal line of alternating designs, this time usingtwo shell stamps (photo #6). Our second row was placed 18 higher than the firstrow. Apply salmon pink paint to one of the shells and stamp it on the wall 3 times(photo #6a).

    7. Apply medium blue paint to the other shell,and stamp it on the wall 3 times, next to thesalmon-colored shells.

    8. Continue stamping in the same alternatingpattern, until the row is complete (photo #8).

    Stamping in horizontal linesin a repeated pattern producesan even, streamlined look that

    is calming and pleasing. Analternative is to stamp theimages randomly on the wall.This will create more patternand thus, a higher energygiven off by the wall.

    9. After creating the rows of stamped images,the next step is to paint the ocean, to whichyou will later add stamped images. In the areayou have designated for the ocean apply ClearPool paint with the dragging brush (photo #9).Use long, sweeping strokes to create an upwardscurve. (Note that the color is very pale, and sothese strokes will be very subtle.)

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    Keep the end result

    in mind, as you createthe strokes for thewaves (photo #9a).You are going to createa succession of curves(just like the wavesyou used to draw inelementary school!)with several peaks thatact as waves. Thebasic pattern for your paint strokes is:

    You may even want to lightly draw this simple pattern on the wall,to give you guide for your paint strokes.

    10. While the strokes of Clear Pool paint arestill wet, dip the tip of a sponge brush into themedium blue paint. Use the very edge of thebrush to apply thin lines of blue paint on top ofthe Clear Pool paint (photo #10). Apply severalstrokes at random everywhere that there iswet Clear Pool Paint. (The lines will appearvery stark, but dont worry, well be blendingthem, next.)

    To achieve a sense of movement

    in the water, apply the thin lines ofdarker blue so that they are goingin the same direction as theoriginalstrokes of the Clear Pool paint.

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    11. Drag the dragging brush over thedarker blue lines, brushing in the samedirection as the painted wave. This willblend the darker blue with the pale blue(photos #11 and #11a).

    Youll find that if you go over acurve several times, the blendinghappens naturally. No fancymoves are required...just brush thedragging brush back and forth afew times, in the same direction as

    the wave. The result is rich withdepth and variation (photo #11b).

    12. Repeat thesesteps until you havecovered the desiredsurface with ocean(photo #12).

    13. Allow the paintto dry completely,

    about 30 minutes.

    14. The next step is to use foam stamps to add designs to the ocean.We used two fish, a dolphin, and a sea horse (photo #14).

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    15. Stamp the dolphin twice, using medium blue paint, as shown in the progression

    below (photos #15-#15b).

    16. Apply two different colors of paint to one of the fish stamps, using one color forthe fishs body, and another for the fins, as shown in the following progression(photos #16 and #16a).

    17. Apply paint to the otherfish and the sea horse, andstamp the images on thewall (photo #17). Repeat

    as desired, until you arehappy with how life underthe sealooks!

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    18. Allow paint to dry completely. To protect your design, apply a polyurethanevarnish in the desired finish.

    And thats how quick and easy it is to create aseascape right on your wall!

    Oceana isnt your thing? No problem! You can use foam stamps to create all kindsof atmospheres. Create an English Garden ambianceusing rose stamps inmultiple sizes, and stamps with trellis and fence designs. Create an exotic

    Asian Ambianceusing stamps with Asian characters and those of simple lilies,ferns, and bamboo. Bring festive patriotismto a sun porch or breakfast nook bystamping American flags, picnic baskets, and other Americana in bold primarycolors. Stamp playful images of dolls and dresses in a young girls room, orperhaps in your laundry room! Check out the foam stamps at your local craft store,and see what ideas YOU come up with!

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    For this project, were goingto show just how easy it is tocreate a wonderful, soft and subtledesign on your walls with just threestamps and three inks!

    This botanical design is extremelyversatile. It can add flair tocasual rooms (bedrooms, familyrooms) as well as bringsophistication to formal rooms (livingrooms, dining rooms).

    Best of all, its so easy and quick! And it creates a custom design for your walls fora fraction of the cost of designer wallpaper.

    SUPPLIES NEEDED:

    Citronelle paint by BEHR, satin finish Three different leaf rubber stamps

    (Ours are from Rubber Stampede;seephoto at right for product names andnumbers)

    Pigment ink in three colors, two green andone brown (We used ink pads from theTuscany ColorBox Petal Point Option Pad

    by Clearsnap. Each petal-shaped ink padis removable to be used as an individualink pad.)

    Polyurethane varnish Paint brush for the varnish

    A neutral free-form botanical design is the perfect

    backdrop in casual and formal rooms, alike.

    Clockwise, from left: Pigmentoption pad by Clearsnap,three

    stamps from Rubber Stampede: Big Maple #A2494H;Fern Frond #A2490E; LiquidAmber #A2497H.

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    THE STEPS:

    1. Prepare and prime walls, as necessary.

    2. Paint walls with even coverage of Citronellepaint. Apply a second coat if needed foradequate coverage or desired depth of color. Allowthe paint to dry thoroughly.

    Determine which color you will use for eachstamp. We used brown for the Big Maple, darkgreen for the Fern Frond, and light green for the

    Liquid Amber. We used pigment stamps for thisproject because the color is softer and moresubtle than with dye or permanent ink. Thisallowed us to achieve the soft floating look ofthe images. Just remember that pigment inktakes longer to dry - so be careful not to smearyour work as you go!

    Start stamping at the top ofthe wall and work down. Thisreduces the risk of smudging

    the stamped images.

    3. Select one stamp and apply ink to it by gentlypressing the ink pad to the stamp (photo #3).

    4. When the stamp is sufficiently inked, pressthe stamp to the wall firmly (photo #4).When you remove the stamp from the wall,the ink will have left an impression (photo #4a).

    5. Repeat these steps to apply ink to the othertwo leaf stamps and stamp them to the wall ina random arrangement surrounding the firstimpression you made (photo #5).

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    Rather than stamping all of the

    Maple images at once, for example,and then proceeding on to the nextstamp, its easier to switch amongthe stamps as you go so you havemore control over the composition. Stepback from time to time and look at theoverall design. If there seems to be toomuch space between two images, just stampanother leaf between them. Since eachstamp is only used with one color, you have theflexibility of using any stamp at any given time.

    6. Repeat until the entire wallis filled and you are pleasedwith the design (photo #6).

    7. Allow the stamped imagesto dry for 24 hours. Do notapply varnish before then,as the pigment ink will smear.

    8. Apply polyurethane varnishin the desired finish to sealyour design.

    And your gorgeous wall is done!!!

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    Ancient Wisdom

    The use of leaves in home dcor has been trendy for a long time! Leaves were oneof the most popular motifs in the Georgian period, named for the long reign ofEnglands three King Georges I, II, and III. During this period (1714-1795), the leafmotif was especially prevalent in ornamental furniture and was a symbol of wealthand prosperity.

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    Hopefully, this project has given you an idea of how easy it is to use stamping indcor -- just ink, stamp, repeat!

    I recommend you visit a craft supply or specialty rubber stamping store and browsethe rubber stamps. Youll get a good idea of the kind of images you could use forthis kind of simple design.

    To find a rubber stamping store near you, just enter rubber stamping retail storeand your location in a search engine, or consult our list of selected stamping storesby region in Appendix A.

    Or, to browse through an even greater inventory selection, check out a stampingWeb site that carries stamps by many manufacturers. My favorite isAddicted ToRubber Stamps,which has over 250,000 stamps and accessories. You can have aball looking through their stamps, searching by theme, manufacturer, or size. Youhave to see this site to believe it...I encourage you to check it out.

    And consider the ways you could use this simple random design on furniture andother dcor items, such as:

    - Coffee tables - Chair backs (right)- Picture frames - Armoires- Dining tables - Baseboards- Window sills - Storage bins- Desks - Chair rails- Lamp shades - Decorative boxes- Chair seats - Chests

    - Wood floors - End tables- Headboards - Foot stools- Bookshelves - Cabinets

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    Stamped images on this chair back add

    rustic, hand-made charm.

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    This stylish and dramatic finishconsists of a swirl stamp withmetallic ink applied to a fauxfaded fresco finish.

    The whimsical stamp workswith the classic finish becausethey both are based on circularshapes. As youll see below,the finish is applied in a circularmotion. The soft metallicswirls echo that motion tocreate a cohesive, eye-catchingdesign.

    SUPPLIES NEEDED:

    Holland Blue and Summer Pearpaints by BEHR, satin finish

    Glazing medium (We like BEHRFaux Glazing Liquid)

    Large swirl background stamp (Weused a large stamp byDenami Design)

    Pigment metallic ink (We usedEncore Metallic Ink in Champagne

    by Tsukineko.We highly recommendEncore pigment inks when you need a metallic pigment ink. The colorsaturation is excellent while remaining soft to the eye.)

    Paint brush Sponge Polyurethane varnish

    Clockwise from left: Swirl stamp byDenami Design,sponge, ChampagneEncore ink by Tsukineko.

    A highly textured finish creates a soft and sophisticatedbackdrop for formal rooms.

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    THE STEPS:

    1. Prepare and prime walls, asnecessary. Prepare a mixture ofglazing medium and Summer Pear,according to the ratio given in the instructionson the glazing product.

    2. The first step is to use a dry brushtechnique to apply the Holland Bluepaint to the entire surface of the wall.Dry brushing creates a very textured

    surface using very little paint. Dip thetip of a large household paint brush intoundiluted paint and scrape off as muchas possible. Brush on to the wall, makingcriss-crosses in varying directions (photo#2).

    Continue working in the same way,adding more paint to the tips of yourbrush only when very little paint is releasedwhen you are brushing. Continue to brush,

    adding tiny bits of paint until you arepleased with the effect.

    3. Dip a sponge into the mixture of glazeand Summer Pear and apply over thestill-wet blue paint in a circular motion(photo #3). Dont cover up the blue paint entirely,rather let the textured finish of the blue paint showthrough in some spots (photo #3a). Allow the paint to dry thoroughly.

    In this example, we applied the Summer Pear paintwhile the Holland Blue was still wet. This creates a very blendedlook where the two colors mix together. If you want more definitionbetween colors, simply allow the dry brushed blue to drycompletely prior to sponging the Summer Pear.

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    4. Apply the metallic pigment ink to the swirl

    stamp (photo #4).

    It is often easier to hold theink pad and apply it to thethe stamp (see photo #4),rather than pressing thestamp on the ink pad.This is especially the casewith large stamps, such asthe one we use in thisproject.

    5. Apply the stamp to the top of the wall(starting at the top and working downwardreduces the risk of smudging your work).First, place it in the appropriate position(photo #5) and then use two hands toapply pressure with a very slight rockingmotion. When you remove the stamp, themetallic ink will have left an impression(photo #5a). If there are areas that didntget stamped completely, dont worry - that justadds to the aged look of the finished product.

    6. Re-ink the stamp, and apply itvertically below the first image(photo #6). When you havecompleted the first column of swirls,begin another column (photo #6a).Our columns are spaced about6 apart from one another.Repeat until the entire wall is

    filled and you are pleasedwith the design.

    7. Allow the stamped imagesto dry for 24 hours. Do notapply varnish before then,as the pigment ink will smear.

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    8. Apply polyurethane varnish in the desired finish to seal your design.

    And thats it! Your friends will think your wall wasprofessionally painted...only youll know the truth!

    Fresco is an ancient art that originated in Italy. Fresco artists painted on wetplaster using pigments and water. The result is a soft, subtle color blend withdramatic depth. Even though it is an ancient art, its one of the hottestfinishes for walls and ceilings of both old and new homes.

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    I really love this project because it is so versatile for both walls and furniture inany decorating style. The faux faded fresco background makes it perfect for the

    so-called classical styles (Traditional,Traditional Romantic) while the metallicswirls are a lovely modern touch for Contemporary style dining rooms and livingrooms. And with a little imagination, you can adapt it for other styles simply bychanging the color scheme! Heres what I mean:

    European Country style: Faux finish in bright yellow and blue, swirls in deepforest green

    American Country style: Faux finish in red and pink, swirls in bright sky blueFormal Contemporary: Faux finish in eggplant and gray, swirls in silverRustic style: Faux finish in two warm terra cotta colors, swirls in metallic copperTraditional Romantic: Faux finish in terra cotta and pink, swirls in gold

    Casual Romantic: Faux finish in peach and cream, swirls in mint greenSpiritual: Faux finish in two tones of pale gray, swirls in white or silverEclectic: Anything goes!

    For more information about decorating styles, check out our comprehensivehome decorating book, Awaken Your Interior Designer.

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    This technique is a great wayto add a rich, exotic touch toany room.

    Like project 4, Metallic Swirls

    on a Faux Background, thistechnique is built upon atextured paint finish. Whilethe stamped design clearlytakes center stage, thebackground gives the surfaceits dimension and soft, agedfeel.

    SUPPLIES NEEDED:

    Nutmeg Swirl paint by BEHR, satin finish Glazing medium (We like BEHR

    Faux Glazing Liquid) Large and small decorative tile

    stamps (Ours are from the Renaissanceline byStampa Rosa;see photo at rightfor product numbers and links.)

    Permanent ink in dark red and blue (Weused Archival Inkby Ranger in Crimsonand Cobalt. Rangers Archival Ink is our

    recommended choice for permanent ink.It goes on smooth and is extremely durable.) Sponge Optional: polyurethane varnish and paint brush

    Clockwise from bottom left:Corner6 REN-CO46, Tile4REN-T065, both by StampaRosa (both are available atAddictedToRubberStamps.com ),

    Cobalt Archival Ink,Crimson Archival Ink.

    Add some spice to your living space with this elegantand exotic design!

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    THE STEPS:

    1. Prepare and prime walls, asnecessary. Prepare a mixture ofglazing medium and Nutmeg Swirl,according to the ratio given in the instructionson the glazing product.

    2. Using the sponge, apply the glazemixture to the wall in wide overlappingcircles (photo #2). Continue until youhave covered the entire wall. The end

    result will be softly textured, with someareas darker than others (photo #2a). Allowthe paint to dry thoroughly.

    3. Ink the larger tile stamp with Cobaltink (photo #3).

    4. Press the stamp firmly to the wall inthe appropriate position (photo #4),keeping in mind that this stamp will beone of four corners making up a larger design

    (photo #4a).

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    In this project, we use a single tile stamp four times to createa larger design (photo #4a). Alternatively, you could use a largerstamp to create a similar design all at once. The backgroundstamps by Stamp Rosa (available at AddictedToRubberStamps.com)are great for this option.

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    5. Re-ink the stamp and press it firmlyon the wall directly next to the first image(photo #5). Be sure to turn the stamp sothat the same corner of the design will faceinward for each of the four images youstamp. Repeat until all four tiles arestamped (photo #5a).

    6. Ink the small corner stamp with Crimsonink and press the stamp so that the bottom rightcorner of the stamp lines up with the top leftcorner of the large design you created with

    the four tile images. Repeat until you havea small Crimson corner stamped at eachcorner of the larger design (photo #6).

    7. After stamping the four Crimson corners,start the procedure over again to stamp thefour Cobalt tiles. Continue repeating thedesign so that each small Crimson cornerjoins a larger tile image (photo #7).

    8. Repeat until the entire wall is finished.

    Since you are using permanent ink, theink dries very quickly. The ink is water-proof,durable, and totally fade-resistant, even if avarnish is not applied. However, you maywant to apply a varnish if the wall is inan area where it may be stained easily.That way, you can simply clean stainswith a damp cloth.

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    Voila! A highly detailed

    Mediterranean-stylefinish. Pretty easy, eh?

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    Though this specific project focused on a Mediterranean look, there are lots ofways you can adjust it for your own needs. Here are some ideas to get yourimagination going:

    - Use the same (or similar) tile stamps, but alter the color scheme.Consider soft pastels for a romantic look. Or make a dramatic statementby only using black and white, or any two colors with high contrast....onecolor for the background, and another color for the tiles.

    - For a less textured look, simply apply the background paint in a singlecolor with a roller. The tile images will stand out even more.

    - When you stamp the tile four timesto make the larger square design,consider alternating the colors forinterest. Or apply more than onecolor to the single tile (near right).

    The easiest way to do this is to ink thestamp with an multi-colored ink pad,such as the one shown here (far right).You also can tap individual ink pads ona single stamp to ink it with several colors.

    - Create a lace-like effect by painting the wall in a creamy off-white, andstamping the tiles in bright white. Use a very pale pastel or tinted white forthe small corner stamps that join the larger squares.

    - This project uses one stamp to make a larger,

    more elaborate design. You can use the sametechnique with a non-square image. For example,stamp a flower eight times with the stem alwayspointing in the middle (right). You can create asimplified kaleidoscope-like effect by doing thiswith absolutely any image.

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    Each square was

    inked with two colors... using a multi-colored

    ink pad. (Brilliance3-Color Stamp Padby Tuskineko.

    One stamp can

    create an intricate design!

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    This pretty, feminine designis perfect for bedrooms,bathrooms, kitchens, andinformal dining areas.

    If you want to dress yourwalls in patterns, this isa much cheaper methodthan wallpapering. Itlooks intricately handpainted, but its actuallydone with only two stamps!

    SUPPLIES NEEDED:

    Pecan Delight paint by BEHR, satinfinish

    Rose background stamp (Ours is fromPSX; see photo for product number)

    Large rose foam stamp (Ours is fromthe Chunky Stampsline by Duncan)

    Dye ink in dark pink (We used GarnetVivid! Ink byClearsnap)

    Bright red and mint green acrylic craftpaint (we used Accent paints in Holiday

    Red and Seafoam Green) Two cosmetic sponges Paper plate Polyurethane varnish and paint brush

    Clockwise from lower left: Vivid!Dye Ink by Clearsnap, Stamp#K-3108 from PSX, Seafoam GreenAccent acrylic paint, Holiday RedAccent acrylic paint, rose foamstamp from Chunky StampsbyDuncan.

    A pretty pattern of layered roses exudes a cozy, feminine feel.

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    THE STEPS:

    1. Prepare and prime walls, as necessary.

    2. Paint walls with even coverage of PecanDelight. Apply a second coat if needed foradequate coverage or desired depth of color.Allow paint to dry thoroughly.

    3. Apply pink dye ink to the backgroundroses stamp using the ink pad directly onthe stamp (photo #3) or using a brayer

    (photo #3a). We used dye ink in this projectbecause it dries quickly and the color intensityis generally the brightest of all ink choices.

    4. Press the background stamp firmlyto the wall surface. First, position thelarge stamp and then use two hands toapply pressure with a very slightrockingmotion. When you release the stamp,the ink will have left an impression.

    5. Re-ink the stamp and stamp the nextarea on the wall (photo #5).

    This particular stamp hasa gradient-like design, with largerroses at the base of the stamp,working up to smaller buds at thetop of the stamp. We varied theplacement of the stamp so that theroses did not line up exactly. Thisscattered roses of different sizesalong the background. We evenoverlapped the stamp image inplaces. If you choose to overlapthe stamp, do so sparingly inselected positions. If there istoo much overlap, the color anddesigns will look muddy.

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    6. Repeat until the entire area is covered withthe background image (photo #6).

    7. Allow the ink to dry before proceeding.(Dye ink dries completely in about 20 minutesor less.)

    7. Squeeze a bit of the red and greenpaint on a paper plate (photo #7). Usingone cosmetic sponge for each color,tap the wide end into the paint, and thenlightly rub the raised area of the foam

    stamp with the appropriate color. Weused the green paint on the leaves(photo #7a) and the red on the rosepetals (photo #7b).

    When you applypaint with thecosmetic sponge,be sure that thepaint only getson the raised

    areas. If anypaint drips inthe cracks, usea cotton swab toremove it.

    8. Press the foam stampfirmly to wall (photo #8). Whenyou release the stamp, the twopaint colors will have left an

    impression.

    9. Determine the basic placement for the roses (i.e., how far apart you want tospace them). Re-apply paint to the stamp and stamp more roses on thewall (photo #9).

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    10. After you have stamped

    several roses on the wall, begin tocreate floating layers by continuingto make subsequent impressionswithout re-applying the paint (photo#10). Depending on the effect youwant, you can get up to 4 stampingsfrom one application of paint.

    11. Allow the paint to dry (about anhour, or less). Apply polyurethanevarnish in the desired finish to seal

    your design.

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    Thats it! The result is soft, sweet, and feminine...and the multiplestampings in step #10 add highlights and depth.

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    While this project used a background stamp tocreate a splash of layered roses, its easyto visualize how the project can be simplifiedto only use the large rose stamp. The designshown here (right) uses dynamic,whimsical colors with the stamp and createsa simplistic hand painted look.

    A large foam stamp such as the rose we usedin this project is also great for creating a border,like the one shown here (right). This is a

    great idea if youd like to add a stamping touchto a room but dont want to do the entire wall.

    Or consider adding a stamped border to furniture...try stamping headboards, storage chests, chair backs, desk tops, shelf linings,table legs, counter tops, floor perimeters, picture and mirror frames, and more!

    Use the rose foam stamp on itsown creates a simple, eye-catching

    design.

    Create an accent border

    with a single stamp.

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    If subtle, understateddesigns are your style,then youll love this quickand easy project!

    This design makes useof a shadow block stampto create textured blockswith varying shadows andhighlights. Throw inspecial chalk-like inks and a glazing technique,and the result sets a soothing, dreamy atmospherein any room.

    SUPPLIES NEEDED:

    Hazelnut paint by BEHR, satin finish A shadow block stamp (Ours is by

    Hero Arts; see photo at right for productnumber and link)

    Small butterfly stamp (Ours is from GreatImpressions; see photo at right for productnumber)

    Brown chalk finish dye ink pad (We useda Fresco Chalk-Finish ink pad in TuscanEarth (available atAddictedToRubberStamps.com.)

    Light brown pigment ink (We used an ink pad from the TuscanyColorBox Petal Point Option Pad by Clearsnap,but any light brownpigment ink is fine)

    Glazing medium (We like BEHR Faux Glazing Liquid) A wide, long-bristled soft paint brush (often called a dragging

    brush or faux finish brush) Polyurethane varnish and paint brush

    Clockwise from lower left: #B35 by Great Impressions,Background TemplateH2190by Hero Arts, Frescoink pad in Tuscan Earth (availableatAddictedToRubberStamps.com),light brown pigment ink.

    Soft, sweeping shadow blocks and butterflies soothe the

    eye to create a comforting atmosphere.

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    THE STEPS:

    1. Prepare and prime walls, as necessary.

    2. Paint walls with even coverage of Hazelnut paint.Apply a second coat if needed for adequatecoverage or desired depth of color. Allow to dry.

    3. Dip the very tips of the bristles of the draggingbrush into the glazing medium. Tap the bristleson a paper towel or piece of newspaper to removeas much glaze as possible. Then drag the brush

    across the wall in randomly-spaced horizontal straightlines of varied lengths (photo #3). When theglaze dries, it leaves dimensional streaks thatadd interest to the background. Allow to dry fully.

    Its entirely up to you to decide howmany streaks you want to create withthe glaze. You may want a highlytextured finish, in which case you canmake multiple draggings across thewall in varying directions. Or you maychoose a more subtle approach, aswe did for this project. We createdonly a few streaks in selected spots.

    4. Apply the Fresco ink to the shadow blockstamp (photo #4).

    5. Press the stamp firmly on the wall (photo #5).Re-ink the stamp and continue to stamp theshadow blocks in a random arrangement. You

    can create a sparse arrangement by stampingit a limited number of times, or you can stamp it multiple times more closelytogether for a more patterned effect.

    6. Apply light brown pigment ink to the small butterfly and stamp the butterfly inthe middle of a shadow block arrangement (photo #6).

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    7. Re-ink the butterfly and continue

    stamping, until it has been stampedin each arrangement of shadowblocks (photos #7 and #7a).

    Because it is pigmentink, the butterfly imagewill be gentle andsoft. For an evenmore faded look, dontre-ink the butterfly stampafter you stamp it on

    the wall. Instead, continueto use the stamp until theink is completely gone. Eachsubsequent butterfly impressionwill be lighter and lighter fora faded effect.

    8. Allow the stamped images to dry for 24 hours. Do not apply varnish beforethen, as the pigment ink will smear.

    8. Apply polyurethane varnish in the desired finish to seal your design.

    And thats how easy it is to create this subtle shadowed finish.

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    Dragging, the painting method we used for the base coat in this project, is thetechnique on which many more advanced faux finish techniques are based,

    including the following:

    - Faux wood washing - Faux beech - Faux tortoiseshell - Combing- Basket weave - Faux pine - Floating marble -Two-tone- Faux oak - Faux malachite - Faux moire strie

    Sit n Summarize

    7a.7a.7a.7a.7a.

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    Okay, I have to warn you....now that youve been introduced to to shadowstamps, you are going to get addicted!

    Shadow stamps were first introduced by Hero Arts and, though imitations havesurfaced, Hero Arts continues to have the best selection. Browse through the manypages in their shadow stamp inventory and then check out my favorite shadow

    stamping techniques, below. I tell you, the love affair has just begun....

    - Think of a shadow stamp as a way to frame an image, in order to draw theeye to that image. Shadow stamps are most effective when the image beingframed is relatively the same size as the shadow stamp.

    There are lots of interesting ways to use individual shadow stamps, whichare stamps with just one shadowed block as opposed to multiple blocks.Try stamping the shadow block in a light color and then stamp images thatare slightly smaller right in the middle of the shadow block.

    Craft stores often have assorted small stamps sold at great markdowns -mini flowers, leaves, herbs, animals, smiley faces, butterflies, fish, etc. While

    just randomly stamping a hod podge of such stamps on the wall could lookcluttered and ununified, if you frame each image with a shadow stamp, theentire wall will look crisp and clean.

    - Whenever you use a shadow stamp, you can get different grades ofcolor by using the second or third stamped impression. The ink willget lighter with each subsequent stamping.

    - In this project we used Fresco Chalk-Finish inks. For a slightly moresaturated look that still captures the muted subtlety of the shadows,I recommend the Shadow Inks that Hero Arts makes specificallyfor use with these stamps.

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    These dye inks create light washes, coming in colors such as soft leaf, softrose, soft stone, and soft wheat. I also recommend experimenting withmetallic inks, such as Encore Ultimate Metallic inks by Tsukineko. Soft,shimmering metallic shadows are rather magical!

    - Apply ink to only the frame of the shadows to create a soft edging tosurround a design, rather than a solid shadow behind it. To do this, dab orbrush only the edges of the shadow stamp against the ink pad.

    - Layer multiple shadow stamps upon one another. Try stamping a small

    shadow inside a lager shadow. Or use a background pattern (such as theone we used in this project) and stamp it twice, so that the two configurationsof shadows overlap.

    You can make a shadowed background as intricate as you like! Just be sureto use a pale color of ink so that the surface isnt overwhelmed by color andpattern.

    - You can use shadow stamps by themselves to creategeometric patterns on your wall, without even layeringanother design on top of them.

    For example, check out this stamp (right). Stamping withthis stamp allows you to get perfectly-spaced squareswithout having to deal with rulers or masking tape.

    You cant beat that! Stamp this stamp repeatedly tocreate any of the following:

    - a border- a frame around an entire wall

    - vertical columns of colored squares- horizontal rows of squares in a single color- colored squares that even fill an entire wall

    Background ofTwelve Solids #G2057from Hero Arts.

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