How to Accent Background Stamps: Add a Card Topper or Border!

Hello there and welcome to the Unity blog.  I’m Gaylynn.  This project is one way to accent background stamps for card making and scrapbooking. Add a card topper or border detail. Simply, trim or die-cut a decorative panel with a sentiment or icon. The background will pop even more.

For this example, I used the July 2025 Background of The Month and the July 2025 Kit Of The Month from Unity Stamp Company. See the full project supply list and step-by-step instructions below.

Sentiment:
In loving memory & deepest sympathy.

 

Helpful Tips

1. Stamp a large background onto smooth white cardstock using alcohol-friendly ink or ink for use with your markers.

2. Die-cut or trim the background a bit smaller than your card base.

3. Stamp a sentiment and flower or icon onto another piece of white cardstock.

4. Die-cut or trim a narrow card topper or border from that panel to use as a card accent.

5. Color the daisies and the added flower icon with coordinating colors using your favorite color medium.

6. Adhere the background to the card base and pop up the topper with foam tape over the card front.

This is a look at the first part of the process of making this daisy card.

Next, this is a look at the colored panels.

Finally, see a closer look at the completed daisy card.

Finally, be sure to visit my other features here on the Unity Stamp Co. blog:
Technique Time and
Watercolor Wednesday.

 

I hope you try this project and share your makes in the Unity Show & Tell Facebook Group.  Feel free to tag me so that I can see what you make.

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Gaylynn