One-Layer Card Masking + GIVEAWAY

Hello! I am back with another video focused on the many things you can do with masking. All of my cards are one-layer and are even personalized for the recipient. I am hoping this video makes you look at your stamps differently!

Masking Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

[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.]

What’s one of the best ways to stretch your stamps and get new looks? Masking! Masking can be done in many ways. I shared a few of these methods in THIS video a few weeks ago… and today I am sharing more.

All of my cards today feature cups and mugs from the newest Hero Arts August My Monthly Hero Kit. (More on that kit below.) I used Avery Removable Adhesive Sheets to create masks in order to stamp the cup, add the whipped cream, and stamp a soft background with the Hero Arts Floral Doily Stamp (SSS | HA). I even used the negative mask to stamp the Hero Arts Floral Doily Stamp (SSS | HA) pattern on the cup itself… giving it a completely different look. (Be sure to watch the video to see how this was done.)

Masking Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Thanks to lots of masking, I have a one-layer card with lots of interest.

Masking Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

My next card steps up the masking a bit. I again used the Hero Arts August My Monthly Hero Kit and masking to create the mugs. I added a cat from the Hero Arts Kit Tea Stamp & Die (SSS | HA) to the mug and a dog from the Hero Arts Headline Message Stamp Set (SSS | HA) to the cup. (This card is going to my friend Kristina Werner, so that is her cat and my dog.) I also stamped the Hero Arts Scribble Background Stamp over the masked images with Hero Arts Soft Vanilla Ink (SSS | HA).

Masking Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

The sentiment is from the new Hero Arts Spill The Tea Stamp Set (SSS | HA).

And yes, I probably should have had the mug sitting behind the cup – oh well. It’s handmade, not perfect! 🙂

Masking Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

My last card combines many masking techniques together on one card. This card is special because it is going to my friend as a thank you for a fun girls weekend. Each gal is represented by a mug on the card. I again used the Hero Arts August My Monthly Hero Kit along with letters from the Hero Arts Alphabet Soup Stamp Set (SSS | HA). The images on the mugs are from the Hero Arts Kit Tea Stamp & Die (SSS | HA), Hero Arts Headline Message Stamp Set (SSS | HA), Hero Arts You’re Beautiful Stamp Set (SSS | HA), and Hero Arts Unicorn Stamp & Die (SSS | HA).

Masking Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

So with masking, I was able to take simple images and personalize them for my card!

Masking Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

BLOG HOP

This post is part of a blog hop featuring the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero August Kit. This kit has a huge stamp set, a large background die, coordinating, dies, inks, and more! The kit value is $77… but only costs $34.99! You can see all the details HERE. The kit is available for a limited time only – once it’s gone, it’s gone. And they sell out fast! The stamps and dies are not sold separately. (Remember that Hero Arts does have a subscription option with FREE US shipping and $9.99 international shipping in case you never want to miss out on a kit. Find out info HERE.)

HERE is the kit. All this is valued at $77, but costs under $35…

There are also many great new products available that coordinate with the kit. Worth checking out! You can find them all HERE.

The next stop on the hop is the blog of Jessica Frost-Ballas – my very talented friend. (You can always start at the beginning of the hop at the Hero Arts Blog.)

GIVEAWAY

Hero Arts is giving away a kit to a lucky blog reader – selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop. For your chance, leave a comment below and on all the blogs in the hop by 11:59pmEST on 8/12/18. (To leave a comment, head to my blog, scroll down to the bottom of this post and click the green “leave a comment” button. The winner’s name will be shared on the Hero Arts Blog. Hero Arts will reimburse the winner if they already bought the kit.)

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 Hero Arts. As always, this post was NOT paid for or sponsored.) Click on the icons below each product picture to go to a favorite store.

Hero Arts August My Monthly Hero Kit
[ HA ]
Hero Arts Spill The Tea Stamp Set
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Kit Tea Stamp & Die
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Headline Message Stamp Set
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Alphabet Soup Stamp Set
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Youre Beautiful Stamp Set
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Unicorn Stamp & Die
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Floral Doily Stamp
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Scribble Stamp
[ HA ]
Avery Removable Adhesive Sheets
[ AMZUS ]
Hero Arts Intense Black Ink
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Soft Pool Ink
[ HA | SSS ]
Hero Arts Soft Vanilla Ink
[ HA | SSS ]
MISTI Stamping Tool
[ SSS | ELH ]
MISTI Creative Corners
[ SSS | ELH ]
MISTI Mouse Pad Insert
[ SSS | ELH ]
MISTI Bar Magnet
[ SSS | ELH ]
Tim Holtz Tonic Glass Media Mat
[ SSS | ELH ]
Fiskars Spring Assist Titanum Scissors
[ SSS ]
PenBlade Assorted Retractable Knife Set
[ SSS ]
Sketch Copic Markers
[ SSS | ELH ]
Tonic Aqua Shimmer Pens
[ SSS | ELH ]
Neenah Classic Crest 110lb Cardstock
[ SSS | AMZUS ]


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281 thoughts on “One-Layer Card Masking + GIVEAWAY”

  1. Judy M says:

    Great idea!

  2. Marie Kennedy says:

    love the colors and the simple layered look.

  3. Shannon Howell says:

    Hi, Jennifer; thanks for sharing! As always, your ideas blow me away. I love the elegance of the one card and the adorable playfulness of the other two. Thank you again for always inspiring us!!

  4. Ann Kulseth says:

    What a fun new kit – love the cups … would make perfect cards for the coffee lovers in my family.

  5. Luly G says:

    All your cards are so fun! What great ideas always!

  6. Elaine Calderwood says:

    Oh Jennifer I just love the cute pets masked into the cups – fabulous inspiration – I just love your style. Thank you

  7. Cynthia Cole says:

    Love your coffee card designs using the new kit!

  8. Mary G says:

    Great cards and ideas! I’m also a cat fan (and following Kristina’s blog as well, lol). The masking was wonderful to see in action.

  9. Mel H says:

    Love how you always have the most creative ways to stretch products and use things in new ways. These cards are adorable, and I love the one for Kristina!

  10. Mari Flyktman says:

    I just love your techniques, colors and ideas. Hero arts has such a fun kit this month!

  11. Debbie Rumpza says:

    So fun, Jennifer! I love your mugs… I have such an assortment in my cupboards. It would be fun to create some like this.

  12. Gretchen N says:

    Love this technique, and combining stamps across the sets!

  13. eileenb says:

    As usual… your cards are amazing! I am so loving this kit!!! This would be an amazing kit to own… especially since I live in a coffee loving part

  14. eileenb says:

    hit reply too quickly… I live in a coffee loving part of the country.

  15. Julie says:

    Great ideas to decorate cups. I love the large coffee shop window die in this release.

  16. Rhonda Rushing says:

    I can’t wait to get my kit.

  17. Barbara-Jean says:

    You always amaze me, Jennifer! Wish I could take a class wih. You!

  18. CAROLINA C GONZALEZ says:

    amazing as usual. so clever and the cards are beautiful. cant wait to try the techniques. tfs. love your art.

  19. Larkin says:

    I always love coffee themed stamps. Thanks for showing us another way to use them creatively.

  20. KarenHale says:

    Wow! Jennifer, you never cease to inspire and amaze me…LOVE your personalized cups. Such a great idea. Just ordered my kit and can’t wait to give your masking technique a try. Thanks again for the wonderful tutorial videos.

  21. Lauren Z. says:

    As usual, great cards and tips! I love what you’ve made with this months Hero Arts kit!

  22. Stef Perry says:

    You never fail to inspire Jennifer! Thank you for sharing this fun and ingenious way to use masking!

  23. Toni L says:

    Love the making technique Jennifer–love your blog…You are a WIZ! Thanks for yet another inspiration.

  24. Rebecca Yahrling says:

    So cute with all the critters!!

  25. tanya Perrin says:

    You are just so creative! Who would have thought to use personalized stamps lol

  26. Becky P. says:

    Great cards. I love masking. Hero Arts has a fabulous kit this month. I’m like it all. Thanks for sharing.

  27. CJS says:

    Your cards are always so lovely! I cant wait to watch the video!

  28. Sharon Gullikson says:

    OH MY GOSH, I love the unicorn, kitty….they are all adorable!

  29. Lisbeth says:

    Wow I love your cards…..and coffee 😋
    Such a great kit

  30. Anne-Marie says:

    These cards are so cute. Love the way you personalised them.

  31. Martha H. says:

    Love the way you decorated your coffee card!
    Thanks for the inspiration.

  32. Linnea Sundstrom says:

    luv the masking. for me, putting in lots of work is always worth it, 😉

  33. Marisa K says:

    I love your videos, you always inspire!

  34. grammasuzi says:

    Fun products and amazing cards! Love the results of your masking!

  35. Maria Alba Negron says:

    Hi Jennifer,

    You always come up with these wonderful ideas and how to execute them neatly and rapidly while having a lot of fun. These are sweet, sweet, sweet cards! Thanks!

    Cariños,
    María Alba

  36. Karen Ba says:

    What a fun kit! Thanks for the inspiration!

  37. Margaret Roberts says:

    These cards are wonderful! So happy to learn new masking techniques – I always have trouble with the layering of stamps, so this is very helpful!

  38. Barb in kazoo says:

    Great cards. Especially love the pattern you put on the tea cup.

  39. Rose Mary Smalley says:

    Well sweet Jennifer..I would expect not less than a beautiful sample from you. This kit is pretty neat….I loved the way you used so many different stamps to draw your eye in….the little critter….beautiful colors….LOVED your card…thank you so much for sharing….

  40. Sharie Wilson says:

    Wow Jennifer.. this may be a one layer card but there is so much detail in this one card.. just love it and I am sure all the ladies will cherish the card as well.. Love all colors and stampset you used.. Thank yo j so much for sharing.

  41. Barbara Walborn says:

    Very creative, as always. It was a good review of masking techniques.

  42. Debbie Selby says:

    Love the personalized cups. Just lovely.

  43. cyndi morris says:

    Such a fun card. I love the colors and the style. I always learn something from you. This is a great kit for us coffee lovers!

  44. Meghan Kennihan says:

    I love the bright colors you used! Such great coloring too! Darling Cards!

  45. Krystal Showalter says:

    As always, your cards are spectacular. Thank you for taking the time to share how you did it, so we can give it a try too.

  46. Janice E Bryant says:

    Super cards great work! Love masked work!

  47. I had so much fun hopping around, what a great kit and great work by all!

  48. Amanda Fitterer says:

    You are SUCH an inspiration, Jennifer. I always visit your blog when I’m in a paper crafting rut… you always inspire me to get in my studio and make something. Thank you for the time and energy you put into all your videos and posts!

  49. 2liv4 says:

    I was wondering if you could add instant coffee to brown embossing powder to make a scratch and sniff card — I have seen this done with Kool Aid. Adore your designs. I ordered this kit for the first time and can’t wait to get it! Thanks Jennifer for all of your inspirations and clear directions. Could you de a demo on scratch and sniff?

  50. Jacqueline Humphrey says:

    Beautiful. Thanks for sharing this creative idea and video!

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