I saw a Kaleidoscope card for the first time on the Splitcoast Stampers site. As soon as I did, I knew I had to try it. This is my first attempt. Overall it was easier to create the kaleidoscope, but I think I would have picked a denser part of the stamp for my image if I tried it again.
How to Kaleidoscope
The card is a basic base of Terracotta Tile paper with a 3-3/4″ square of Daffodil Delight. Now comes the fun part. I used a 4″ square of Basic White paper and used a 1-7/8″ square die to cut a square out of more or less the middle. You will want to use a die for this technique, so if you don’t have the Layering Squares dies, get them before they retire this month. I then cut three more squares from a different piece of white paper.
Next, I placed my template, the four-inch square with a hole in it, in my Stamparatus and secured it with the magnets. I placed one of my die cuts in the hole. It fits perfectly, as it should. Next, I selected a portion of the large floral stamp from the Fancy Phrases set to put on the square. In retrospect, I shouldn’t have chosen so much of the edge of the image and more of the floral piece of the image, but it’s good either way. So I stamped that square, then I swapped out the squares and stamped each one. Because the template aligns the die-cut and the Stamparatus stamps in the exact same place every time, I have four identical squares.
The hard part is over. I colored in the images using my Stampin’ Blends in Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, and Seaside Spray. I used Terracotta Tile ink to stamp a sentiment from the same stamp set and punched it out with the Timeless Label punch. It’s lifted on Dimensionals. I had to add a little something, and I had some retired Calypso Coral ribbon. And that’s it. If you try the Kaleidoscope technique, I’d love to hear how it went for you and see your project. Until next time: Ink up!
Really like this one, think I’ll make one or two.
Oh, I’m so glad you’re going to try this. I’d love to see the results!