JAI #237: CLEAR BLOCK STAMPING, WITH STAMPIN' UP! WORLD OF DREAMS

This week's challenge at Just Add Ink was suggested by Paula, who sadly is no longer with us on the Design Team.    Paula's legacy was to leave a challenge, to try something I've never done (thanks, my friend!).  Our challenge is to "Just Add ... Clear Block Stamping".   This technique involves inking up an acrylic block, and using it just as you would a stamp, direct to paper.

I chose a fairly large (size E) clear mount block from Stampin' Up!'s collection.  I knew I wanted to use Pistachio Pudding, so checked my trusty Color Coach, and came up with the colour combination of Pistachio Pudding, Smoky Slate and Strawberry Slush.

To start, I coloured using my markers in those three colours, in horizontal 'sections' on my clear block.  Using the brush tip of my Smoky Slate marker, I coloured across the middle third of the block.  I then used the Pistachio Pudding marker to fill in the bottom third of the block, and finished by colouring the top third of the block with my Strawberry Slush marker.  I spritzed the block, quite generously, with water, then pressed it down on a piece of Whisper White card.

Some of the Pistachio Pudding got a bit 'lost' in the watercolouring effect, but I do love the end result.  I've used embellishments to pick up on that colour.  Here's my card:

We would love you to visit the Just Add Ink blog to see the rest of the Design Team's creations using this fun technique.  Even better, have a go yourself, and link up your project!

Below are all the Stampin' Up! products I used to make this card.  If you click on the items, you'll be taken to my online store.

Product List

World Of Dreams Clear-Mount Stamp Set [134186] $34.95	Occasions 4 You Wood-Mount Stamp Set [134333] $32.95	Clear Block E [118484] $19.95	2013-2015 In Color Stampin' Write Markers [131260] $25.95	Smoky Slate Stampin' Write Marker [131898] $5.95
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [131179] $9.95	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $9.95	Card Stock A4 Pistachio Pudding [131299] $11.95	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $14.95	2013-2015 In Color Sequin Assortment [133631] $8.95
Big Shot Die-Cut Machine [113439] $149.95	Party Pennants Bigz L Die [133732] $55.95	Sweet Sadie Designer Washi Tape [133690] $8.95	Pistachio Pudding Thick Baker's Twine [135635] $5.95	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $8.95
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.95	Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive [110755] $6.95