Masking Stencils + GIVEAWAY
Hello! Today I am sharing ways to combine masking with stencils. These techniques are great for one-layer cards.
[All supplies are linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails at the end of this post. Multiple stores are also linked in the parentheses following the product name. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you.]
For my first card, I created a mask from Avery Removable Adhesive Sheets and die cut an Altenew Halftone Heart (SSS | ALT) opening. I placed the mask on white cardstock and used Tim Holtz Distress Blending Brushes and Altenew Ink (SSS | ALT) to create a soft rainbow look. I then added the new Altenew Elegant Swirls Stencil (SSS | ALT) on top and applied more of the same colors… but this time more generously using Mini Ink Blending Tools. Finally, I misted Tsukineko Shimmer Spritz over the stencil for a bit of shimmer. After removing the mask, I am left with beautiful color…
I added stacked “love” die cuts using the Altenew Script Words Dies (SSS | ALT) and a stamped sentiment from the Altenew Halftone Hearts Stamp Set (SSS | ALT).
I also used the same Altenew Elegant Swirls Stencil (SSS | ALT) to decorate my matching envelope.
My next example steps things up a bit. I created a positive and negative mask from Avery Removable Adhesive Sheets and an Altenew Golden Feather Die (SSS | ALT). I placed the feather on white cardstock and inked over a Altenew Spring Garden Stencil (SSS | ALT) with soft ink and a Tim Holtz Distress Blending Brushes. I then put on the negative space mask instead and applied several light colors before lining up the stencil and inking heavily.
I really like how the pattern lines up along the whole piece. I added a sentiment from the Altenew Birds of a Feather Stamp Set (SSS | ALT).
I really like the new Altenew Molded Lines Stencil (SSS | ALT)! I used this stencil along with Altenew Halftone Stars (SSS | ALT) die cut masks to create a continuous background. I kept the inside of the star darker in color and added a coat of Altenew Translucent Pearl Embossing Powder (SSS | ALT).
I created the sentiment with Altenew Simple Alphabet Dies (SSS | ALT) and the Altenew Halftone Stars Stamp Set (SSS | ALT). For a bit of shine, I adhered a few Tonic Golden Years Confetti stars.
Another fun stenciling technique you can do with masks involves white pigment ink. I started by inking a light amount of light green ink and then white pigment ink over the oh-so-great Altenew Feeling Dotty Stencil (SSS | ALT). After heat setting it, I added a mask created from Avery Removable Adhesive Sheets with a die cut Altenew Leaf Canopy (SSS | ALT) opening. I applied lots of green ink on top… and the white pigment ink slightly resists the ink, leaving soft dots.
The sentiment is from the Altenew Leaf Canopy Stamp Set (SSS | ALT).
This next card doesn’t use masking paper, but rather masking tape. I used Therm O Web Purple Tape to mask off areas of the Altenew Aztec Motif Stencil (SSS | ALT) to apply different colors. I also added colorful gems to the pattern.
The sentiment features the Altenew Simple Alphabet Dies (SSS | ALT).
My last card was a collaboration with my 6-year-old daughter, Lila. I masked the edges of white cardstock with Therm O Web Purple Tape and then traced the Altenew Flowing Drops Stencil (SSS | ALT) with a black pen. Lila then did some really cool artsy coloring with Copic Markers.
Didn’t Lila do a great job!? So inspiring. We added Altenew Caps Bold Alphabet Dies (SSS | ALT) die cut letters with a thick coat of Tonic Crystal Glaze.
BLOG HOP
Today I am part of the Altenew July Stencil Release Blog Hop. Stencils are inexpensive and can be used in many ways! You can find it all HERE at Simon Says Stamp or HERE at Altenew.
The next stop on the hop is the blog of Erum Tasneem. (You can always start at the beginning of the hop at the Altenew Blog.)
GIVEAWAYS
How would you like to win a $30 gift certificate to Altenew? For your chance, leave a comment here by 11:59pmEST on 7/12/18 telling me your favorite of these new Altenew products. (To leave a comment, scroll down to the bottom of this post and click the green “leave a comment” button. The winner’s name will be randomly selected, emailed and posted on my “Winners page” after the giveaway closes. International folks are eligible, too!)
Also, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to SIX lucky winners! Head to the Altenew Blog.
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 from Altenew or with an asterisk. 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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