Have you ever wondered how to do clear block stamping with detailed images? Today, I’m teaching you this card and stamping technique!

Clear block stamping is a simple technique that uses your clear acrylic block stamped in a solid color ink to create a background. It’s the perfect background technique for detailed images, especially on those days that you don’t feel like coloring. ((smile)) Clear block stamping is also the perfect stamping technique on cards that you will be mass producing such as holiday cards and invitations.

Pretty & Every Card Turns Out a Bit Different

As a word of caution, clear block stamping is not a technique that you can “control”. Despite your efforts you’ll never know exactly how the coverage will turn out. I think that’s half the fun. No two will be exactly alike. I’ll share several tips for this technique that will provide you with a successful first attempt.

During the video I’ll also share the new Country Lane suite of products which will debut in the new Holiday Catalog on September 5th. If you like country, farmhouse or vintage designs, you’ll love this new suite of products. Get a good look at the new Country Lane Designer Paper, Braided Linen Trim and Galvanized Buttons in this video. Oh, and there’s lots more country charm in this suite that you won’t want to miss – September 5th.

Holiday Catalog Product Preview: YouTube Live on Wednesday

Want to see more Holiday Catalog products? Join me live on YouTube on Wednesday for a special edition “show and tell” where I’ll be sharing the new designer papers, embossing folders, ribbons, stamp sets and dies with you. I’ll be live at 8PM EST – 5PM PST – 6PM MST – 7PM CST. If you’d like to chat/comment be sure to follow the instructions HERE for desk top computers or HERE for mobile devices (phones, tables, iPads). I’d sure love to have you subscribe to my YouTube channel as well.

The Country Home stamp set will be the focus of the September Stamps in the Mail card kit. Ordering begins on September 12th. This 4-day ordering window will require an exclusive Stamps in the Mail host code so be watching for details! It’s a great way for you to stamp with me from home.

Don’t miss the pictures, cutting dimensions and supplies for today’s card listed below.

Clear Block Stamping Video

This card was included in the Simon Says: Anything Goes Challenge

Cutting Dimensions

• Crushed Curry cardstock base is cut 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
• Whisper White cardstock layer is cut 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″
• Crumb Cake cardstock layer is cut 4″ x 5 1/4″
• Country Lane Designer Paper is cut 2″ x 3 7/8″

It’s Redemption Time!

Those Bonus Days coupon codes that you’ve been saving are about to pay off for those of you that ordered during August. Redeem your coupons from now through September 30th. Not sure how to redeem them? CLICK HERE for a picture tutorial.

New Holiday Catalog Products

Coming September 5th! The Holiday Catalog is packed with 55 pages of new stamp sets, dies, embossing folders, designer papers and accessories.

Here are the supplies I used to create my clear block stamping card. Click on any of the images to be redirected to my online store. I offer exclusive and generous online ordering REWARDS, too!