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Rad Grad Graduation Cards (Revisiting acrylic block stamping)

May 8, 2018

Rad Grad Graduation Cards (Revisiting acrylic block stamping)

Simple card making at cathyzielske.com

Today I’m revisiting a technique I have recently shared here on my blog (see this card) because I really believe you don’t have to reinvent the wheel every time you create! Who’s with me on this?

Simple card making at cathyzielske.com

I think using acrylic blocks to stamp a background is a really easy and fun way to create something beautiful and watercolor-y, but that also has a defined shape upon which to build your sentiments. There is a lot going on around Chez Zielske right now (read this post for an update!), and graduations are part of the next several weeks. Mama needs to make a bunch of grad cards, and that’s what I’m setting out to do using my new set called Rad Grad and the coordinating dies.

One question I’ve received about this stamp set is, “What is the domino-like stamp for?” And the answer: see the image below!

Simple card making at cathyzielske.com

You can use it to add a custom year for your grad card, or use it to design a complete card in and of itself! I’m stamping my dates right in the center of my envelopes because I’ll be attending grad parties in person this year. So many parties!

Here’s a video showing how I made the cards!

Thanks so much for watching today! Here’s to a fabulous graduation season!

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  1. Kelli Nash says

    May 8, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    I love these cards, Cathy! Such an awesome set. Someone super cool sure designed it. 😉 And I agree, revisiting our “best hit” techniques is worth the effort, time; and it’s FUN!!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      May 8, 2018 at 3:09 pm

      Thanks, Kelli!

      Reply
  2. peppermintpenguin says

    May 9, 2018 at 12:19 pm

    I don’t have ink. (mess, smell, issues I have ’em) I wonder if that would work with water colours (got a Primary School level Reeves pack I haven’t tried yet) or water based pens….

    They do look very good!!

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      May 9, 2018 at 1:01 pm

      I would absolutely think so! Just paint the watercolor onto the acrylic block!

      Reply
      • peppermintpenguin says

        May 9, 2018 at 2:16 pm

        I’ll let you know if I get around to trying it! my papercraft space is my sewing workspace, and I’m trying to get back to my sewing work. But I want to play too!

        Reply
  3. Terrie D. says

    May 10, 2018 at 1:36 pm

    These cards are so cool! I love how you can use different colors to get a new look, or match school colors 🙂

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      May 10, 2018 at 2:22 pm

      Oh wow! Didn’t even THINK of matching school colors! You just gave me a great idea!

      Reply
  4. Marjorie DUMONTIER says

    May 11, 2018 at 4:29 pm

    What a fantastic set !!
    [margessw(at)icloud(dot)com]

    Reply

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