I love the gradient stripes look, and I had wanted the gradient stripes washi tape but thought the stamp would be more versatile, as you can stamp in any color, so I purchased this, instead of the washi. I found the stamp a little difficult to get clean results with, as I had to re-ink so many times. I used my hinge stamping device so that I could re-stamp easily, but there was still a little feathering at some of the stripe edges. I will next try to ink the stamp and then just lay the paper on top and press all over with my fingers. That may produce better results. I will keep trying. This stamp is definitely a keeper and makes a great "modern" background, good for feminine or masculine cards.