I use Second Generation Stamping often on my cards. This technique creates a softer looking image where you ink your stamp once and stamp twice, without cleaning or reinking your stamp. This technique is great when you want to add your own background to your cardbase.
I used this technique using the Daisy Lane stamp set. For the leaf, I first stamped one time on my grid paper, then stamped again on the cardstock without reinking the stamp. So simple and so fun.
Like I said above, this technique is so simple. All you do is ink up your stamp (tap, tap tap) and stamp your image. Next, without reinking the stamp, stamp again. So simple but yet packs a creative punch!
I also use this technique on the inside of my card. I want to pull the image from the front of the card to the inside without losing the most important part, the greeting or message you write inside your card.
When using this technique it is helpful to have scrap paper available, better yet, Stampin’ Up! Grid Paper. Using grid paper helps protect your crafting workspace. Also, the grid paper has ruler marks to help you measure your projects. And the best part is you can use one piece of grid paper over and over again.
If you like this technique, check out my sponge daubers technique here.
Leave a comment if you enjoy Second Generation Stamping as much as I do. 🙂
Happy Crafting,
Stephani
