Without a doubt the baby wipe technique has been around for a while. But it is always nice to revisit certain techniques. Below I will describe the baby wipe technique and show you three examples of cards made using the technique. At the present time in Minnesota, we are in peak season for leaves changing colors this fall. With this in mind, last weekend my husband and I drove from Minnesota to Wisconsin. In short, the colors on the trees were so amazing and vibrant they inspired me to use the baby wipe technique to make several Autumn cards. I created a YouTube video tutorial as well so if you want to head over and watch that, I will give you the link at the end of this post.
Card #1 Using the Baby Wipe Technique
Supplies used for Card #1
- Cajun Craze cardstock
- Magnificent Maple stamp set (retired)
- Blessing from Heaven stamp set (retired)
- Clear Acrylic block
- White cardstock
- Ribbon
- Oval punch
- Button
- Cajun Craze ink pad and ink refill bottle
- Early Expresso ink refill bottle
- Crumb Cake ink refill bottle
- Baby Wipe
- Stampin’ Scrub
- Grid Paper
- Stampin’ Dimensionals
- Tray from the Embossing Additions Tool Kit
- Paper Trimmer/scorer
- Sponge dauber
Directions for Baby Wipe Technique
- Cut a piece of white cardstock 4″ x 5 1/4″
- Next cut a piece of cajun craze card stock 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2 inches and score it in half at 4 1/4 inches along the 8 1/2 inch side
- Then place some grid paper down to protect your work surface otherwise you may get ink on it.
- Next, place a baby wipe inside the Tray
- Using the 3 ink refill bottles put several drops of each color onto the baby wipe in a random pattern until the white spaces in between each of the drops of ink are filled in.
Directions (Continued)
6. Attach your leaf stamp to your acrylic block and stamp it in your cajun craze ink pad.
7. Then stamp your leaf stamp onto the baby wipe so that it picks up the three colors of ink.
8. Next, stamp onto your white cardstock. You should see color variations and each leaf you stamp will be unique just like in nature.
9. Use your Stampin Scrub to clean off your stamp. You don’t want to get the other two colors from the baby wipe contaminating your cajun craze ink pad.
10. Stamp your leaf into your cajun craze ink pad again and then stamp onto the baby wipe ink to pick up the additional colors
11. Stamp the second leaf onto your white cardstock. Repeat this process until you fill your page. Be sure to clean your stamp each time.
12. Attach some ribbon to your stamped white cardstock and adhere a button to the ribbon (optional)
13. Then attach your white cardstock to your cajun craze card base using either stampin’ dimensionals to add some lift and pop up the white cardstock or use some adhesive.
14. After that, stamp your sentiment using cajun craze ink and punch it out using the oval paper punch (or whatever punch or die you have on hand).
15. Next, use your sponge dauber and cajun craze ink to go around the edges of your oval cardstock and add some color all the way around. Basically, I like doing this because it takes away the starkness of the whiteness and connects the color to the card more.
16. Attach the punched out sentiment to the card using Stampin’ dimensionals to pop it up a little above the card.
17. Next, attach a sheet of white cardstock to the inside of your card and either stamp inside or write something. You can also stamp a leaf on the envelope. Then, send the card to someone and brighten their day!
Card #2 Using the Baby Wipe Technique
Supplies used for Card #2
- Cajun Craze cardstock
- Metallic & Shimmer Specialty Paper
- Hello Harvest stamp set (leaf and sentiment)
- Clear Acrylic block
- White cardstock
- Cajun Craze ink refill bottle
- Crushed Curry ink refill bottle
- Pumpkin Pie ink pad and ink refill bottle
- Linen Thread
- Baby Wipe
- Stampin’ Scrub
- Grid Paper
- Stampin’ Dimensionals
- Tray from the Embossing Additions Tool Kit
- Paper Trimmer/scorer
- Brushed Metallic Adhesive backed Dots
- Sponge Dauber
Card #3 Using the Baby Wipe Technique
Supplies used for Card #3
- Cajun Craze cardstock
- Pumpkin Pie cardstock
- Hello Harvest stamp set (leaf)
- Full of Love stamp set (sentiment)
- Clear Acrylic block
- White cardstock
- Cajun Craze ink refill bottle
- Crushed Curry ink refill bottle
- Pumpkin Pie ink pad and ink refill bottle
- Rhinestone Basic Jewels colored with Dark Pumkin Pie Stampin’ Blends marker
- Paper Punch for the sentiment (Modern Label – retired)
- Baby Wipe
- Stampin’ Scrub
- Grid Paper
- Stampin’ Dimensionals
- Tray from the Embossing Additions Tool Kit to hold the baby wipe and keep work surface clean
- Paper Trimmer/scorer
- Sponge Dauber
- Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder
As can be seen above, I had a great time making these cards. I hope you give this baby wipe technique a try and by all means, share your creations over on my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/tammylovesstamping
I’d love to see your beautiful cards. If you have any questions about this technique or any of the other techniques on my website email me: tammy@tammylovesstamping.com
You can purchase any of the items in my supply lists above (except the baby wipes and the ones marked retired) by clicking the link to my online store and type Shop Now.
If you’d like a catalog mailed to you, click here
Would you like a 20-25% DISCOUNT on future craft making purchases?
Specifically, during the month of October 2022, if you sign up to be a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator (like me), you will get a 20% discount on any Stampin’ Up! craft supplies! Even more that discount increases to 25% if you sell/purchase $1800 during a 12 month period. But the best news is you don’t even have to sell to others if you don’t want to! You can be a hobby demonstrator. In other words, as long as you purchase $300 in product every 3 months to remain active, you will get the 20% discount.
Furthermore, even better news is that this month the starter kit only costs you $99 and you get to order $155 worth of product and FREE shipping! That’s $56 of free product plus the free shipping!! Do you need a STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE – they go for $125? Do you have your eye on a new paper trimmer or stamp set bundle? Now is the perfect time to join. And you can quit anytime, no questions asked by not purchasing your quarterly quota. Overall, this is one of the best deals going! For more info click here.
Other Places to Visit
Paper Pumpkin monthly project kit: https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2264950
Online Store for purchasing supplies: https://tammywilliams.stampinup.net
Blog: https://tammylovesstamping.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tammylovesstamping
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tammy_loves_stamping/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TammyLovesStamping
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoqc7jPsjx5eQVE-gYLbTCg
Tik Toc: https://www.tiktok.com/@tammy_loves_stamping
Be sure to sign up for my newsletter. With this in mind, there should be a form below this post (or on the right hand side if you are on a computer). Also, I promise not to bombard you with tons of emails. Therefore, I will guard your email and respect your time by only sending emails when there is some important information to pass along.
Thank you for taking time to read my post. In order to spread the fun, be sure to share this post with others! Happy Stamping and God Bless You!
-Tammy
