Masking is one of those limitless techniques. There are just so many fabulous possibilities with it. Lately I've been enjoying masking with stencils and today I have three projects to share from one technique. I just couldn't bear to throw a scrap of it away.
Stencils are a wonderful tool. They are easy to use, store and they will last indefinitely. This pretty background was created by masking a stencil and sponging on different colors of distress ink.
To use your stencil as a mask, place it over your paper and then either hold it down firmly, adhere it with removable adhesive or as I've done here, hold it down with magnets and on the Basic Grey Magnetic Precision Mat Kit. You want to make sure that it doesn't slip or move.
Begin by sponging on ink over each flower and leaf.
Keep adding ink until the entire stencil area is covered and the colors blend together.
This is my favorite step...removing the stencil reveal the beautiful white pattern beneath. I cut this masked paper into three pieces to make my three projects.
To create my first card, I just left the beautiful pattern alone and simply stamped a sentiment from the Hero Arts stamp set. All three projects use stamped sentiments from this set. It's so versatile.
Next I created a 3"x4" tag to coordinate with the birthday card. I thought it would be fun to tie onto a kraft gift bag. I've added a little glitter to the masked surface to add some shimmer and shine.
To cover an inked surface with glitter, I like to use a dry adhesive so that the ink doesn't run. The Be Creative Sheets work really well for this. After applying the adhesive sheet to your surface, sprinkle with glitter and burnish in for a beautiful shimmery finish.
My last project is a card that I decided to give a different look to. This time the panel was simply misted and flicked with Coffee Shop Glimmer Mist for a more rustic look.
To accent the design, I've added Maya Road wood buttons that have been inked to the center of three of the flowers.
Supplies:
Solar White cardstock by Neenah, Kraft Cardstock, Find Joy Stamp set by Hero Arts, 8x8 Mask III by Prima Marketing, Jet Black Archival Ink by Ranger, Worn Lipstick Distress Ink, Dried Marigold Distress Ink and Crushed Olive Distress Ink by Ranger, twine, Green Leaf Trinket Pins by Maya Road, Fiesta Innoscence flower by Prima Marketing, Coffee Shop Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels, sewing machine, wood buttons by Maya Road, Be Creative Adhesive Sheets, Transparent Microfine Glitter by Glitter Ritz, Tim Holtz Hinge Clip, Mauve silk ribbon by May Arts
I hope you enjoy trying out this fun technique. Thanks for stopping by the CLASSroom and happy creating!
