This stamp is designed to replicate empty frames. This stamp can be used with or without an acrylic block (sold separately). To use without a block, place the rubber side up, apply ink to the design, and then press the paper to the inked stamp. This stamp can be used with your favorite inks, markers, embossing powders, and other crafting mediums (sold separately). This background can be used for cards, scrapbook pages, tags, journals and planners, and other paper crafting and mixed media projects. This stamp is made in the USA.