Masked Backgrounds
Hi! A few days ago I shared a video with masking tips. Today I am back with more masking… but this time using background stamps and stencils.
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Masking is a great way to get new looks out of your background stamps and stencils. (Especially if you like one-layer cards!) My video shares lots of tips… so be sure to watch it.
My first card was such fun to create… so I will be making more! I used the new and oh-so-brilliant Concord & 9th Retro Petals Turnabout Stencils (SSS | C9). I masked off different parts of the stencil so I could use different colors of inks… and to save an open area for my sentiment. Any inks will work for this but I simply love using Gina K Designs Ink Pads (SSS | GK) with Tonic Blending Sponges. SO fast to do! I really like masking off parts of a stencil with Thermoweb Purple Tape.
I used the Concord & 9th Retro Petals Turnabout Stencils (SSS | C9) to added dots of shimmer with my Sakura Stardust Glitter Pen. The sentiment is a combination of the WPlus9 No One Else Stamp Set (SSS | WP9) and Concord & 9th Bold and Brushy Stamp Set (SSS | C9).
My next example also shares masking with a stencil. This time I masked the center of my stencils with Thermoweb Purple Tape so I would have a place for my sentiments. I again used the Concord & 9th Retro Petals Turnabout Stencils (SSS | C9) with Gina K Designs Ink Pads (SSS | GK)… but used Tim Holtz Distress Blending Brushes for the inking for a soft, textured look. I also used a stencil to add a bit of Tonic Moonstone Glimmer Paste.
The sentiment is from the Concord & 9th Retro Petals Turnabout Stamp Set (SSS | C9).
My next few examples share tips for masking with background stamps.
I fell in love with the Hero Arts Flowers For Coloring Background Stamp when I first saw it, but wanted to have a clear open area for a large sentiment. In the video I show how I was able to mask it and make it look like the stamp was always that way! I used Avery Removable Adhesive Sheets for masking paper – it works great.
After I stamped the background, I colored it and added a sentiment from the WPlus9 No One Else Stamp Set (SSS | W9).
For this next card, I used a pretty traditional masking technique. I simply created a heart die cut mask and added to my cardstock panel before stamping my background. I used the fabulous Concord & 9th Retro Petals Turnabout Stamp Set (SSS | C9) to form a color pattern over the mask – isn’t it great?
I used the Concord & 9th Tulip Label Dies to cut from craft foam to create my own flower stamps for the heart’s center… and added a sentiment from the Concord & 9th Geode Stamp Set (SSS | C9).
In my video, I demonstrate how to use masking ON your stamp BEFORE you ink so that you can create a colorful background stamped image. This is excellent for adding color just where you want it. (Watch the video!) I again used the Concord & 9th Retro Petals Turnabout Stamp Set (SSS | C9)… and added Tonic Moonstone Glimmer Paste to the pattern.
That oh-so-perfect sentiment is from the new Reverse Confetti My Tribe Stamp Set (SSS | EH | RC). GREAT set!
I hope this inspires you to create masked backgrounds!
SUPPLIES
Want to find the products I used? I have listed them below. (Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. Thank you! Affiliate and product disclosure can be found here. All products were personally purchased except those with an asterisk or from Concord & 9th. As always, this post was NOT paid for or sponsored.) Click on the icons below each product picture to go to a favorite store.
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