The Secret of Using the Ombre Stampin’ Pad

Quick Tips on Using the Ombre Stampin’ Pad

Stampin’ Up!’s new Ombre Stampin’ Pads caught my eye right away and I couldn’t wait to use them.

However, there is a little secret to inking these awesome pads and getting a great image every single time.

First, choose a stamp set that makes the colors of the Ombre Stampin’ Pad really shine. A solid image stamp is best.

For today’s card I chose to use Summer Sorbet and perfect for using the variety of Ombre Stampin’ Pad’s that Stampin’ Up! has available.

This is also a card we created at a class I held yesterday.

It’s simple, clean and grabs your attention with the beautiful colors.

Here are a few stamp sets that would be perfect to use with the Ombre Stampin’ Pads in the Idea Book & Catalog

These are just a sampling of sets I would use with the Ombre Stampin’ Pads, but there are MANY MANY more.

So what is the secret to getting a good image?

It’s all technique in how you ink the stamped image.

When inking the stamp image with an Ombre Stampin’ Pad, make sure to move the image in small circles. If you notice in the picture below, there are lines separating each of the pads. When you ink this image, moving in small circles will prevent these lines from appearing on your paper. Gently move the image in small circles until the image is fully inked. Now stamp.

Try inking the image like you normally would on a regular Stampin’ Pad. See the difference in how each way you ink this pad will create a dynamic difference.
Ombre Stampin’ Pads do not come with re-inkers. I store these pads upside down so the ink stays fresh at the top. Make sure to seal the pads so they do not dry out.
Currently we have three colors to choose from in the new Idea Book & Catalog- Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, and Rich Razzleberry. All beautiful colors. Two NEW colors have been released in the NEW Holiday Catalog- Black and Emerald Envy. Both new colors perfect for your holiday stamping.