5 Best Layering Stamp Sets for Beginners

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We are dropping by to spark your creativity and help you craft your life with our Top 5 Best Layering Stamp Sets for Beginners!
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Without further ado, here are our recommendations for the 5 Best Layering Stamp Sets for Beginners like you! Oh and we've also included a few project inspiration to get you started. You're welcome! :)
#1 Basic Blooms
Well, the name says it all! If you're looking for something basic and easy, the Basic Blooms Stamp Set is perfect for you! They may be basic, but their beauty is anything but! With these images, you can easily create stunning arrangements using your favorite ink color combinations.

Check out how our guest designers Mona and Jeanne stamped these blooms in various colors – creating a stunning and colorful arrangement on their cards!

Kim, on the other hand, went for a more monochromatic version on her card.

How creative is this card by TaeEun?! We adore how she used both vibrant and subtle colors for these blooms.

Jen kept it clean, simple, and classy – stamping the blooms in two different colors and creating an ink blended background.
Here's a layering guide video to help you layer the Basic Blooms Stamp Set.
#2 Always There
The Always There Stamp Set is super easy to layer, you can do it with your eyes closed! The two 4-layer dog-rose flowers and two 4-layer leaves in this set can be stamped with or without the outline. This will be your go-to set for those quick and easy cards.

Check out how Rubeena created her own lovely arrangement with these flowers!

Aga decided to go clean and simple by creating a beautiful background and stamping the outline stamps in black (above), and by simply coloring them with our Artist Markers (below).
Both Therese and Erum showcased the creative possibilities with this stamp set – using various coloring mediums and playing around with their arrangements. Which card caught your eye? Comment below!
Here's a layering guide video to help you layer the Always There Stamp Set.
#3 Painted Flowers
Next up is an oldie but goodie! The Painted Flowers Stamp Set is also one of our best-selling stamp sets and we know that many of you have this set in your crafting stash. This fan-favorite is simply perfect for those who want to create beautiful layered flowers on their handmade projects without breaking a sweat!


The beauty of this stamp set is it will help you create beautiful hand-painted flowers on your cards easily and quickly!

Get creative with it by stamping it against colored cardstock.

Or take a page out of Tasnim's design and create your own unique background with it!

The color combination and creative possibilities are simply endless with this beginner-friendly stamp set!
Still need help layering this stamp set? Check out this how-to video by Tasnim!
#4 Ethereal Beauty
Coloring or stamp layering? With the Ethereal Beauty Stamp Set, you never have to choose! You can do both coloring AND stamp layering (plus a variety of other techniques) with this versatile perfect-for-beginners stamp set!


Lydia and Tasnim both went for simple stamp layering on their cards and we are simply in love with their color picks!

Whether you use alcohol markers, watercolors, or our Artist Marker Refills, the result on your handmade card will definitely be stunning!

Zinia showcased how one stamp set can give you different looks and help you explore a variety of coloring mediums!
#5 Playful Blooms
Last but not least is the uniquely beautiful Playful Blooms Stamp Set! Looking for bold, yet whimsical, florals that are perfect for any occasion (not to mention, easy to layer)?! This is it! Create an eye-catching focal element by stamping only the blooms of the flowers or add the stems!

Whether you are making cards or other DIY projects (like bookmarks and gift tags), these blooms are just the perfect size!

You can create various designs and looks by stamping just the blooms or including the stems – it's up to you! The creative possibilities are truly endless with this beginner-friendly stamp set!

With this layering stamp set, you can also play with different coloring mediums and techniques.
Here's a layering guide video to help you layer the Playful Blooms Stamp Set.
Have you tried any of our 5 Best Layering Stamp Sets for Beginners? How was your experience? Which layering stamp set would you like to try playing with next? We would love to know how much you love this kind of content so make sure you comment below!