How to Use a Sponge to Make a Circle on a Card

It’s amazing what you can do with a simple stamping sponge and a few ink pads!

Whisper White: 4″ x 5-1/4″
Mango Melody card base: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ folded in half or scored at 4-1/4″

How to Use a Sponge to Make a Circle on a Card

Cut your round Stampin’ Sponge into 6-8 wedges so that you can use each wedge with a different color.
Make a stencil using a piece of card stock and a circle die or punch. You want to use the “negative” of the circle you cut out to sponge over and create your circle.
Practice, practice, practice. I can not stress this one enough. Don’t like how your sponging looks? Keep practicing! Try adding more ink, try a swirling motion, a dabbing motion, swiping back and forth. Eventually, you’ll find the method and sponging technique that YOU like the best.
Experiment with blending different colors. Make note of the color combinations you like the best. For this particular card I used Daffodil Delight, Mango Melody and Calypso Coral.
When using multiple colors of ink, start with the LIGHTEST color first. Sponge a little more of the area you want to be that color and overlap the edges of the next color.

Of course, you can use the same technique to sponge other shapes as well. Grab some ink and sponge wedges and give it a try!

Happy Stamping!

Jessica

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10 Comments

Susan Fulce on February 24, 2020 at 2:54 pm

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing.

Jessica Taylor on February 24, 2020 at 5:15 pm

Thank you Susan!
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Sheila L Livingston on December 30, 2020 at 9:32 pm

Where would I find a Wink of Stells Marker

Jessica Taylor on January 1, 2021 at 9:14 am

You can purchase the Wink of Stella from my online store here: https://www.stampinup.com/products/wink-of-stella-clear-glitter-brush?dbwsdemoid=20086 Thanks for asking!
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Joanne McIsaac on January 1, 2021 at 12:10 pm

I just made this card, and I’m quite pleased with it. Is there anyway to share my finished results with you? Thanks Joanne

Jessica Taylor on January 5, 2021 at 10:56 am

Yes, I’d love to see it! Every week starting Sunday night at 6 pm Central we have a Crafty Show & Tell over on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/inkitup
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Emilie Allsup on March 10, 2021 at 1:23 pm

I think you are great! I live in Texas……you?

Jessica Taylor on March 12, 2021 at 7:03 am

Thanks so much Emilie! I’m in Wisconsin.
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Elizabeth on March 18, 2021 at 1:41 pm

Your helpful hint techniques are awesome! Every time I cut paper it never is right but now I know why. Thank your so much for sharing your amazing ideas. Blessings and Hugs from Canada!