Maribel Rubber Stamp - Coloring Tutorial

This tutorial shows you how to color in the Maribel stamp image. Click on any image to see a larger version. I hope you'll enjoy it :)

Supplies:

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Stempelglede Maribel Rubber Stamp
Acrylic Blocks
Ranger Archival Ink I recommend using this ink because I think it gives the best result, however you can also use StazOn (just make sure the ink pad isn't too wet).
Glossy White Cardstock (Regular cardstock does not work well with this highly detailed stamp.)
Various Colors of Ink (Adirondack Stonewashed, Color Box Chestnut & Brown, VersaCraft Brick, VersaColor Cyan, VersaMagic Gingerbread, Distress Ink Broken China & Walnut Stain.)
A Waterbrush
Sponges Use a very fine sponge cut into small pieces. (I actually use a piece of foam mattress! It's the greatest "sponge" to use as it makes it easy to add just a little color.) By the way, I think cosmetic sponges are not the best choice for coloring on glossy paper.

Step By Step:

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Stamp the image onto glossy white card stock using Ranger Archival Ink. Don't press the stamp too hard, otherwise the image will get too dark and you'll get spots all over the light areas ( like this). You need to be very careful to avoid moving the stamp and smudging the image. Stamp straight down (hold it there for about 5-10 seconds), lift straight up (and hold your paper down while lifting). Let dry for at least 20 minutes.

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#3
Apply ink to the acrylic block. Use the water brush to pick up a small amount of color. Don’t get too much water on your brush, or your paper will start bubbling. Color in the blouse and the hair accessories.

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#4
Use a tiny amount of ink on sponges (be careful not to use too much ink). Keep adding color to the image. Color in the lips using the water brush.

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#5
Keep adding color to the image (using the sponges).

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#6
Cut out the image & keep adding color to the image.

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#7
Use a tiny amount of ink (I have used VersaCraft Brick) on a small piece of sponge and add some color to the cheek. Be careful not to add too much color. Use the Ranger Distress Ink (Walnut Stain) Pad directly onto the edges of the paper. Let dry.

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Now you are ready to use the image to make a card. Here are a couple of pictures of the card that I made:

A Birthday Card for a friend: http://stempelglede.typepad.com/stempelglede_blog/2008/03/bursdagskort-ti.html

I ended up adding a little bit more red to the cheek to match the vibrant red flower.

Comments

[aleida]

Dear Gunhild,

Thank you so much for your tutorial. I am also a big fan of Tim Holtz distress ink. Have you seen the card I made with one of my new stamps I bought from you? Have a nice weekend!

[Terriebailey]

Wow your creations are simply unique..I so love them!!!
Do you have a price anywhere for the codes on the cost of your your stamps in English Money?Many thanks for sharing:)x

[Mandy]

fab stamp and great tute... thanx :-)

[Marte]

Bli med på min blogcandychallenge!

Da blir jeg så gla'! :)

Klem fra Marte

[Jacqueline]

Your work is so beautiful!! I love this card! TFS

[Maria Therese]

elsker å besøke bloggen din! Så masse fint å se på!!

[Hanne]

Hei Gunhild!

Jeg liker bloggen din så godt at jeg har gitt deg en pris. Ta en titt i bloggen min:)

Klemmer fra Hanne:)

[Vicki]

Wow, your work is amazing

[Torill]

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[Helena]

OMG,

This is just stunning, breathtaking, bloody amazing!!! I just love it!!

Thank you sooo much for the tutorial!!!!

I have only just found your blog tonight, and I am sooo in love with your work!!!

XXXX

[Image Clipping Services]

What a stunning card!I liked it.

[Sharon Paterson]

this is simply stunning, I love this stamp
Sharon

[sassy]

wow love your stamps..wouldnt mind buying one especially mirable...stunning cards too love everything pure romantic sassyxxx

[gayathri]

Very informative tutorial.
Thanks.

Regards,
gayathri

[Kate P. (aka Sparkle Tart)]

Thank you so much for such an inspiring tutorial and for the amazing and uniquely beautiful stamps.

[Patricia Kelly]

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful card. I would really like to purchase the Maribel stamp. Do you have an order form? Also, this would need to be shipped to the United States. I do have a Paypal account and prefer to pay through Paypal.

Thank you,
Patricia Kelly

[Gunhild J. G. Bay]

Dear Patricia,

Please send me an email at gjgb@stempelglede.com with your contact information and I will give you the pricing details.

Thank you!
Gunhild