Rubber Band Technique

What do you do when you have no ink pads, a few markers, a stamp set, a punch, and clear block? Throw in a couple of rubber bands and get creative! In this video I'll show you how I made a basic but nice card, using minimal supplies.
As a bonus I also show how I stepped up this simple technique using the new 2015-2017 In Colours from Stampin' Up! (released June 2/15).
For a list of supplies please visit my May 25/14 blog post at www.serenestamper.com and to shop online (within CANADA) www.serenestamper.stampinup.net Thanks for watching and HAPPY STAMPING!

[@roxanneklinger3828]

I have watched this video multiple times to refresh my memory and I love it every time.

[@lindadamon2453]

Beautiful Tina! Love that rubber band technique. Looks just like a forest floor.❤

[@camillefulton7709]

REALLY LIKED THE RUBBERBAND CARDS... A LOVELY MAKE WITH FEW SUPPLIES. VERY CREATIVE, AND UVE SHARED WITH ME A DIFFERENT TECHNIQUE. THANKS CAMILLE AUSTRALIA

[@Serenestamper]

Hi Camille! Thank you for you comment - so glad you enjoyed this technique. HAPPY STAMPING!

[@maryredfield8800]

You are a true artist, I love it. Thank you for this tutorial.

[@franbenoit4840]

Love your "rubber band " tutorial you did 7 years ago. Sooo cool 😎. I plan to try it. Very clever.

[@mariamackey9190]

Thank you for the new technique and inspiration! Simple, yet beautiful!

[@siggybenedict-shields3883]

Wow, what a great tipusing rubber bands and markers. THANK YOU!

[@marilynrollo6278]

I made some full sheets using the rubber band block as the first stamping for the background. I then took more stamps of botanicals and different contrasting and coordinating colors! Loved my results! The less I thought about what I was doing the better I liked what I made. Also, the faster I worked and had less thought process, the more fun I had! TFS!!

[@Serenestamper]

Hi Marilyn - I LOVE your idea of creating full sheets using this technique! I'm going to try that too! Thanks for sharing! xx

[@breakingthread]

I love this. Looks like a walk through the woods. This is good for those of us who can not afford the good stamps. Just love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@Serenestamper]

Hi Laura! Glad you enjoyed this video and technique! Happy stamping!

[@janicehilton8884]

What a great video and technique. Thank you sooo much for this! Wonderful stamp set to use, too.

[@jenniferhammond3787]

Very neat idea!! I have a million supplies and sometimes I don't know what to do with them. Sometimes, having a small amount is better than having a lot!!

[@drwoo6090]

Beautiful cards, and such a clever idea to use rubber bands!

[@Catherine2199]

I was just home the first two weeks of June. I do miss that sea air and so many other things I can't count them all! So no matter the number of years away my heart will always be in NS! I am also with Stampin Up and have watch many of your videos on KZbin, they are great. Thank you again for sharing with us! Take care, Catherine

[@Serenestamper]

Catherine, I hope you had a great time visiting home last month. I was born and raised on Vancouver Island, but I do love NS too. Lots of family history here and I'm still exploring. I"m just outside of Antigonish. Glad to meet another "SU Sister!" Who knows, maybe we'll bump into one another at a SU event! xx

[@The1952trouble]

Love your card and the technique. Thank you.

[@lynneb9946]

These cards have a simple beauty to them. And what a creative idea! I definitely want to try this. Thanks for sharing it.

[@melanier7598]

Your card is lovely. I appreciate seeing what can be done with limited supplies and tools. Thank you for sharing.

[@pforward17]

What a great idea and the look is awesome

[@valligator1]

Simple elegance. Thanks for sharing. I can’t wait to try this. Valerie

[@marthiescholer4565]

Very good!!!!! Love the rubberband technique!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!

[@brianconrad6543]

Rubberband prints, not a new technique but a classic. I did this as a little kid 40 years ago.Love this.

[@hyacinthcross6729]

This is absolutely creative . I enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing

[@dianalama1591]

THankYou for this inspiration! I’ll need to pull this stamp set and put it to use😍

[@Stampinshirley]

I'm so happy to have found your videos! These cards are simply beautiful! Great Job!!!

[@Serenestamper]

Hi Shirley. I'm so glad you found my videos too! Thank you for your comment - I really appreciate it. HAPPY STAMPING! ~ Tina

[@created2bless322]

Just ran into your video and subscribed because you gave tips for those of us who need to improvise! I enjoyed all of your tips and your cards came out AMAZING!!! Glad I found your channel.

[@Aromagirl70]

Looks fantastic!

[@eilujnager]

What a great idea. Has motivated me. Thank you !

[@gabbyfranks2875]

Fabulous cards! Love that rubber band technique.

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks Gabby! Happy stamping!

[@bellnorton4453]

Love your choice in music for this video.

[@darlawelch9676]

How absolutely clever! Definitely a keeper idea.

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks Darla - glad you liked this technique!

[@racheljolley26352]

Fabulous technique, brilliant idea, totally gorgeous cards, thank you!

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks Rachel!

[@jpschulz6010]

Beautiful! Amazing what you can do with so few items. Thank you for posting this.

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks JP. I almost didn't make this video, but glad I did! Happy stamping!

[@leecee3741]

Great idea for people that don't have a huge stash. Thank you for sharing this, I love it.

[@Serenestamper]

+lee cee Glad you love this idea lee cee! HAPPY STAMPING!

[@stanky6261973]

Absolutely stunning!! WOW! TFS

[@patacan7]

Spectacular and very creative indeed!

[@Catherine2199]

Thank you so much for sharing your talent on KZbin! I am from Nova Scotia as well now living in North Dakota! Look forward to seeing more from you. Catherine

[@Serenestamper]

Hi Catherine! Thank you for your comment! A lot has happened since I filmed my video for the Rubber Band Technique and as it turns out, I'm staying in Nova Scotia! My dad's side of the family are from here so I guess the Bluenose blood in my veins is partly why it feels like home here! Hope you're doing well in North Dakota! ~ Tina

[@dorisjaksic2946]

Very clever and also beautiful! What a great use of limited supplies...

[@mariathorpe4880]

I love this set of cards

[@PrimpedinPaper]

Beautiful cards! Very fun technique. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@darleenhunter6718]

Love this technique def going to have a go just shows you don't need tons of stuff plus makes you look at the things you have in a new way thank you for sharing xx

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks Darleen!

[@Kay18J]

Love these cards and this technique makes card making lessons different.

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks for you comment Kay! HAPPY STAMPING! ~ Tina

[@dorisgreene4106]

This is such a fantastic idea to use for a background. I will be utilizing for a lot of things.

[@dmnevarez]

Love this technique.

[@lindaruschmeyer5298]

I did this eons ago and had forgotten all about it. Thanks so much for “reminding” me. Love it.

[@Serenestamper]

Hi Linda - what's 'old' is 'new' again, right? LOL Happy stamping! xx

[@rachellearcaro1984]

Nice technique - thanks for sharing!

[@photoxityforever9503]

Love this technique. So creative. I appreciate the concise directions with no "chatter-chatter", just instructions. You have a very soothing and audible voice. Great. Video ! Thanks.

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks for your comment - I'm so glad you enjoyed my video. (FYI - to my ears I sound like 'Casey' from Mr. Dressup LOL So I'm glad you like my voice!). Happy Stamping! ~ Tina

[@jewelldean3775]

The cards I lovely what a clever idea thanks

[@monicamoreira8863]

You're right, Photoxity. Some demonstrates talk too much. It distracts from the job as hand. Sometimes, I just move on to the next one.

[@dotalinadavis7557]

I really liked these cards! I have lots of cards to make and using the rubberband idea would work well. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks so much! Happy stamping!

[@baywolf34]

Absolutely beautiful, and how simple!

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks so much Lois!

[@psiloveyouscrap]

Great card with only a few supplies on hand. Great job!

[@double0porker7]

Great idea! I’m excited to try it out.

[@Serenestamper]

Thank you! Have fun!

[@ledachild965]

Great technique and tutorial... so easy and with a so effective result... beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing. x

[@Serenestamper]

+Leda Child Thanks Leda! HAPPY STAMPING!

[@ConnieHildebrand]

Very pretty and am amazed at how you did this with so little! Thank you!

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks Constance, I was amazed too, hee hee. HAPPY STAMPING! ~ Tina

[@andreah993]

What a great idea. Just goes to show you really don't need to spend a lot of money to make cards. (Just wish I'd know some techniques like this before spending a fortune on supplies LOL)

[@Serenestamper]

Hi Andrea. Thanks for your comment. It's amazing how pretty are cards can be with just a few supplies and a little imagination. Happy stamping!

[@reginaromero9501]

Beautiful! I love working "on the fly" with minimal supplies.

[@Serenestamper]

It's amazing what you can 'come up with' when 'you have to'! LOL Happy Stamping, Regina! xx

[@janecameron7498]

Lovely cards with an unusual technique for mark making.

[@valray405]

A beautiful card. Great technique. Thank you for sharing.

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks Val! Happy stamping!

[@kazeekins1]

Beautiful cards . Love the Rubber band technique . Thank you . x

[@Serenestamper]

Thank you!

[@Taitcreates639]

Super creative. Love the cards. Way to go.

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks so much Bonnie!

[@MindlessCrafting]

Beautiful technique with the rubber bands. I love it and will have to give it a try.

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks so much for your comment - I'm glad you enjoyed this technique and I know you'll have fun with it! Happy stamping!

[@marilynvirella471]

Such a great idea. You are very creative, thank you for sharing this.

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks Marilyn! Happy stamping!

[@jancrissman4582]

Did this a couple of years ago but now love variety of colors you did. Great video

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks Jan! Happy Stamping!

[@sallycain3716]

Love this technique!

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks Sally! Happy Stamping!

[@valeriehellard5267]

Love the rubber band technique will definately try it.

[@Serenestamper]

Hi Valerie. Did you try this technique yet? It's really fun! Happy Stamping!

[@sogua2000]

Simple, easy and beautiful...can not get better than that...love it...TYSM for share it.

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks Sonia! Happy Stamping! ~ Tina

[@charlenebyington7405]

Awesome job...loved them all, thanks for sharing . . 😎 😎 😎

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks Charlene!

[@lauriedimick1263]

Love the cards you made. I now have my favorite "cheap" stamped back ground. Thanks

[@Serenestamper]

+Laurie Dimick Thanks Laurie! This is a really fun background for sure! Happy stamping!

[@anngibbins1301]

So creative looks amazing.

[@Serenestamper]

+Ann Gibbins Thanks for your comment, Ann - I appreciate it!

[@shellyrulli5787]

Lovely cards, Tina!

[@laurawgarts]

Very clever use of rubber bands on an acrylic block! Thanks for sharing your lovely creations!

[@Serenestamper]

+laurawgarts Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it! HAPPY STAMPING!

[@melissamcclure713]

i like this video cause it shows you or your area doesn't have to be prefect to produce a card or art journal page or scrapbook page or whatever!!!

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks Melissa! And you're so right - we don't need a 'perfect' area or set up to create! HAPPY STAMPING! ~ Tina

[@KimladybugMiller]

Love the cards .So pretty. TFS

[@cindylabare960]

These are beautiful! I will definitely try this!

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks Cindy! You'll have fun with this! Happy stamping!

[@camillefulton7709]

LONG TIME AGO BUT JUST SAW THIS .BEAUTIFUL. LOVE THE RUBBER BAND IDEA. CAMILLE AUSTRALIA

[@karlasolomon8128]

Sometimes I need reminders that simple things and techniques can still look really great.

[@Serenestamper]

Hi Karla - absolutely! Happy stamping!

[@vanillacarnivore]

Fascinated by this technique. I can't wait to try. Thanx :)

[@Serenestamper]

+vanillacarnivore Let me know when you give it a try - it's a super fun technique. Happy stamping!

[@lindaknox7725]

Very creative. Nice job. Love your cards.

[@Serenestamper]

+Linda Knox Hi Linda! Thanks for your comment! I'm glad you enjoy my cards. HAPPY STAMPING!

[@maureenkelly1757]

loved this

[@patriciachuchryk3299]

Lovely card. A creative technique.

[@Serenestamper]

+Patricia Chuchryk Thanks Patricia! Happy stamping!

[@BUNNIFER10]

Lovely cards Tina.Thankyou.

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks so much!

[@altheavanpay7049]

Neat idea, very pretty.

[@vayes7958]

Beautiful.... What a great idea

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks Vaye!

[@vanmeertan]

I can't tell you how much fun I had with this technique!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@Serenestamper]

+vanmeertan You made my day - I am soooo happy to hear you had fun with this technique. This is why I make the videos - so that others can be inspired with stamping. xx

[@vanmeertan]

please keep sharing!!

[@emmanuellebianchin]

Beautiful and elegant ! Bravo !

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks so much!

[@marilynrollo6278]

Love the technique and I'm intrigued to give it a try!! Nice and unusual visual background!

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks Marilyn! I hope you give it a try - you'll have fun with it. Happy stamping!

[@jeannethomas6965]

Wow, I really love your card and I can't wait to try out this rubber band technique. You did a really great job considering the supplies you had. All the best with your move.

[@Serenestamper]

+Jeanne Thomas Thanks so much Jeanne! HAPPY STAMPING! xx

[@theresatolf9968]

That’s neat! 😍👏🏼

[@hellouscrap]

perhaps simple (?) but so beautyful! I love it! Thanks for sharing

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks so much!

[@betsymcgovern4204]

That was really great, I so enjoyed watching your video.

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks so much Betsy! HAPPY STAMPING! ~ Tina

[@susangrimes2729]

WoW! You’re very Talented! 😎

[@photo2tell]

Lovely cards. Thank you for sharing x

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks Helen!

[@alinaroata2005]

gorgeous card, especially under the circumstances!

[@Serenestamper]

Thank s Alina!

[@debimason5031]

Very nice! So happy I somehow found you.

[@Serenestamper]

+Debi Mason Hi Debi. I'm really happy you found me too! I hope my videos inspire you - it's a pleasure to share them. Happy stamping!

[@kathleenstrode455]

Interesting tech....will have to put on my list of things to try..thank you!!!

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks Kathleen. Have fun with this technique. HAPPY STAMPING! ~ Tina

[@camillefulton7709]

THATS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING I THINK ALL OF THAT EXQUISITE, THANKYOU FOR SHOWING THAT 👍 CAMILLE AUSTRALIA

[@yvonnethistle-brewster2734]

I really like this tech. thank you.

[@created2bless322]

This is so pretty and cool. I really like the rubber band technique

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks June!

[@monsyd913]

You were able to keep those sponge lines so straight! I'm jealous! Fun technique...I'll have to try it soon. Thanks so much!

[@Serenestamper]

Hi! This is a fun technique! Happy stamping!

[@mafoster4393]

Fabulous!

[@hildamasi4665]

Love your cards

[@Serenestamper]

THanks so much Hilda! ~ Tina xo

[@kellercrucita550]

Love it!

[@racheljolley26352]

Great technique and great cards! Tfs

[@Serenestamper]

Thanks Rachel!