Do you like creating with masks? I especially love using them to create different types of backgrounds. There are various ways to use them and depending on the look you’re going for determines which tools you use.
Here are a few ways to use the masks:
- You can use them with embossing paste along with the palette knives
- Use blending brushes or sponge daubers to apply ink to mask
- Place the mask over a stamped image to create a layered look
- Create a background filling the entire cardstock or just ink parts of the mask
- Ink your mask with various colors
- Watercolor with your mask – using watercolor paper and water painters, making sure not to let it seep under the mask
- Use the masks with dies
- Ink different masks for a layered look to give it more depth
- Emboss by applying VersaMark to your mask
- You can cover different parts of your decorative mask, especially when there are various images on the mask
One of the things to remember when using your mask is to secure it in place so that it doesn’t move as you apply ink. You can use washi tape, painter’s tape – any temporary adhesive.
Card Details
- Thick Basic White card base is 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″.
- Basic White cardstock 4″ x 5-1/4″
- Since I wanted an ombre look, I placed the Artistic Mix Decorative mask on white cardstock and using Blending Brushes sponged from bottom to top with Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Pumpkin Pie and Pale Papaya (retired in color)
- Sponged cardstock was embossed with the Timeworn 3D Embossing Folder
- Flowers are from the Quiet Meadow stamp set and were stamped with Memento Black ink and colored with the following Stampin’ Blends – Granny Apple Green, Calypso Coral and Pale Papaya.
- Flowers were die cut with the Meadow Dies and adhered with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Sentiment stamped with Memento Black ink onto label from the Meadow Dies.
- White baker’s twine colored with Pale Papaya Stampin’ Blends
Stampin’ Up! has two sets of masks available:
The Artistic Mix Decorative Masks set comes with 5 stencils – 4 patterns and 2 labels for greetings.
The Foursquare Decorative Masks set comes with 4 unique background stencils. Both sets would make great additions to your craft collection. They’re inexpensive and there are many creative possibilities. Why not give them a try?
Don’t forget to check out the promotions page. for the latest Paper Pumpkin kit and other promotions.
Thanks for stopping by . . . till next time . . . have a creative day!
Card Supplies
Below are the Stampin’ Up! supplies used for today’s project. If you would like to purchase any of the supplies, click on the Add All to Cart button below it will take you to my online store. From there, you can see your cart and remove or add any products you like.
Retired products used: Pale Papaya Stampin’ Blends and ink pad
