Topflight Stamps: A Grungy Robot Card with Heart

Friday, March 14, 2025

A Grungy Robot Card with Heart

Hello, friends! Ericka from Strangely Creative here, and today, I'm diving into some robotic fun with the Better Together stamp set from Creative Expressions! These quirky little robots, designed by Andy Skinner, have the most delightful expressions—I just couldn't resist bringing them to life on a card.

The Unexpected Background

Have you ever had a craft experiment go totally wrong… only to realize later that it might just be perfect? That’s exactly what happened with today’s project! While playing around with my gel press and cornstarch, I created a print that, at first glance, felt too grungy and chaotic. But when I pulled out these little robots, something clicked—their industrial charm was the perfect match for my textured, imperfect background!

A Change of Plans

Originally, I planned to white heat emboss the robots directly onto my background. However, with so much detail in these stamps, the embossing just wasn’t working the way I envisioned. Instead, I decided to pivot—I stamped them separately onto a crisp white cardstock using Versafine Clair ink, fussy-cut them out, and adhered them to my background.

And let me tell you… instant contrast magic! ✨ The white robots with their adorable details popped beautifully against my busy, grungy background. And of course, I had to add a tiny red heart to make everything come together. 🩷

Final Touches & A Special Sale!

I love how this card turned out—it’s got that perfect blend of industrial meets cute! Sometimes, the best projects happen when we let go of expectations and embrace the process. Have you ever had a crafting "oops" turn into a "YES!" moment? Let me know in the comments!

Also, don’t forget to check out the sale happening right now—it's the perfect time to grab some of these fun stamps for your own creative adventures!