We are back in the swing with Technique Tuesday – I took a couple of months off and was SO glad to get back into the saddle again and ready to take off!! For September's Technique Tuesday we learned about Two-Step Stamping and the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig. A lot of gals have purchased the SAMJ, but it's…
I enjoyed the Reverse Masking technique SO much, that I had to try it again!! Just love the way this card turned out. I found the idea online and went with it! Serene Silhouettes is going to be one of those "go to" stamp sets. It's SO peaceful and just simply beautiful!! Isn't this just…
Here is another quick card using the Reverse Masking Technique. This time I used the brand new Apothecary Accents Framelits for the Big Shot to make the mask. Stamp Set: Papaya Collage (WM 126610, CM 126612, page 75), Teeny Tiny Wishes (WM 115370, CM 127802, page 133) Card Stock: Whisper White Ink: Gumball Green, Raspberry…
This card really is my favorite for this technique although it's hard to pick a favorite!! Stamp Set: Elements of Style (WM 118611, CM 120045, page 113) Card Stock: Whisper White, Wisteria onder Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Black Staz-on Big Shot: Scallop Oval Frame (now retired, Bummer!!) For this card I cut out the Scallop Oval…
This is the card we made in class – just love how it turned out. Wonderful card for any occasion! Stamp Set: Just Believe (WM 116948, CM 120453, page 77) Card Stock: Pumpkin Pie, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight Embellishment: 1/8" Pumpkin Pie Taffeta Ribbon (119253, page 172) Punch: …
Must share this even though it's after Father's Day. Could actually be used for any occasions – Birthday, Anniversary…..etc. Stamp Set: The Open Sea (WM 123030, CM 123032, page 104), Loving Thoughts (WM 125843, CM 125845, page 136) Card Stock: Whisper White Ink: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip Embellishment: Early Espresso Baker's Twine (123124, page 172)…
The "other" side of the coin from "Masking" is "Reverse Masking". That is where you take the "negative" and use it sponge your colors – remove the negative tempate and stamp. Love this technique and I have a number of samples to share. Here's one I made for my son for his FIRST Father's Day. …
I just love this cloud Masking Technique as it really gives depth to your project. You can use any scallop – I ended up using the scallop from the Bigz Scallop Oval Frame die and hand cut a few additional scallops. Stamp set: Up, Up and Away (WM 122755, CM 122757, page 37), Just Believe (WM…
Here's another sample of the Masking Technique! Stamp Sets: Fruit & Flowers (WM 122605, CM 122607, page 82), Bring on the Cake (WM 121899, CM 121958, page 142) Card Stock: Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Real Red, Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper (125409, page 165) Ink: Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight Punch: Dotted Scallop Ribbon…
This next card I made is also called "Masking", but using a little different technique. Love the way this card turned out Stamp Set: Summer Solstice (WM 122024, CM 122037) Card Stock: Tangerine Tango, Basic Black, Whisper White Ink: Tangerine Tango To add images that look like they are "behind" the front image, you first…