Stampin' Up! Tool Tip - Sanding Block and Solid Stamps

I suspect that we all have struggled with getting clear and crisp images when stamping with solid stamps.  Would you enjoy a quick tip to solve this issue?  Get out a solid stamp and the sanding block from the Stampin’ Up! Distressing Essentials and apply this tip.  You will be happy you did!

Using the sanding block, sand the solid stamp two or three times in a back and forth motion from the top to the bottom and then from the left to the right.  

Apply ink to your solid, sanded stamp, ensuring full coverage.  Stamp the image onto a piece of cardstock.

Surprised?  As a result of following this tip, you will have clean, crisp images when you stamp with solid stamps!  Enjoy!