Ultimate Stamping Hacks with Simon Hurley

Enter the fascinating world of blended backgrounds and colorful creations with Simon Hurley as your guide. His expertise with ink will have you itching to get your hands on card bases, blending tools, and his Simon Hurley create. dye inks from the moment you see them in action! Get the insider info on which color choices you should really start with, and which sections of your card to hit for the best possible effects. Then, Simon will demo two totally different types of textures for backgrounds you have to see to believe!

Duration: 13:15

It's amazing, it's unbelievable, it's groundbreaking...it's WATER! It's a downpour of unbelievable techniques and tips for adding water into your card making routine. Simon combines a water-misted stamp with a gorgeous blended background for a look that will truly take your breath away. Watch closely for a unique tip for cleaning up your workspace that results in another gorgeous card front! This wonderful watery walkthrough is definitely going to make a splash with your cards!

Duration: 07:38

In this inky tutorial, Simon is smooshing, smearing, blotting, and creating some of the most gorgeous colorful backgrounds you've only ever imagined. He shows you how to combine ink, water, and a little bit of heat to build a multi-layered rainbow of colors. He even gives you a helpful tip to avoid getting muddy colors when working with a variety of tones. If you're the type who prefers applying ink with the pad itself, Simon gives you the best technique for getting the job done brilliantly and with ease! 

Duration: 09:53

If you're looking for inks that create amazing gradient fade effects and yet won't stain your perfectly clear stamps, look no further than Simon's dye inks. In tones like Bee Sting, Slippery When Wet, and Lator Gator, Simon demonstrates how to stamp out an amazing fading rainbow, and bold ombré images to cut out and assemble into a new scene. He also shows how adding a little heat helps build layers and new shades when you use those same inks for faux watercoloring. 

Duration: 12:01

Get the ultimate rundown of all Simon's stamp sets and the backstory behind how and why he created them. Filled with unbelievably fun images and fantastic phrases, Simon shows you how to mix, match, and make countless cards with the endless options found in his line for Ranger. Learn about the importance of interchangeable heads (yes, you heard that right) and the difference they make in creating amazing scenes. You won't want to miss his unforgettable canine astronaut card!

Duration: 11:01

Cards are for dudes, too! In this lesson featuring Simon's Dudes Too stamp set, he explains the importance of having some wonderful supplies for creating masculine cards for every occasion. If you've ever hit a creative roadblock when making a congratulatory or celebratory card for a special guy in your life, then there are definitely some can't miss tips for you in this lesson!

Duration: 08:26

Get an eye-opening look at all the ways to use background stamps that you never even thought possible! Simon's signature red rubber background stamps give you the control to create the scene of your dreams and explore dual purpose options for each pattern. He'll feature fussy cut elements, and also how to artfully utilize multiple blended inks on your background stamp. You'll be a master of background stamps after you see Simon's out of the box techniques!

Duration: 05:52

You have adorable, fun figures or critters and you've picked out the perfect sentiment, but how do you tie them together on a card? It's Simon to the rescue with his easiest backgrounds ever to get your scene all put together! He shows you how to create the simplest grass and skyline scene, and even a one-step planet filled with fun details. Simon has your back to ensure that all your stamped images are pulled together to make any card amazing!

Duration: 06:42

Build flowers, scenes, and excitement in this lesson all about stencils! Simon shows you how to build blended botanicals with his flower stencil that holds endlessly beautiful possibilities. He even turns a stencil into a stamp - an absolutely unique and stunning way to get creative that you have to see! He finishes out his stenciling tutorial by creating brilliantly-colored texture paste in just two easy steps. If you love stencils, you'll love this lesson!

Duration: 10:04