Double Masking Technique

I recently had a class and one of my demonstrations was masking.  This is such a fun technique and I hope you will try it!!

Here's the card I demoed

There are some oops on the card – sorry – accidentally dropped my stamp!!  But you get the picture!

Here are the measurements and then I'll walk you through the process of masking

Measurements

Thick Whisper White Card Base 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Whisper White 5 1/4" x 4"

Masking Technique

Cut a piece of copy paper 5 1/2"x 4 1/4"

Using the largest Layering Circle framelit, cut out a circle in the center of the copy paper

Center the 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" copy paper over the Whisper White and use a bit of removable tape to anchor it down

Stamp the cowboys boots in the circle

Stamp another pair of cowboy boots on a scrap of paper and cut out

Place the "mask" cowboy boots over the stamp ones (a post it note works good – or some more removable adhesive)

Stamp the background

Sponge over with a light color

Remove both masks (copy paper and boots)

Add sentiment and you are done!!

What a fun technique and a great way to focus on your main image!!

Products Used

Country Livin' Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141925] $15.00	Hardwood Clear-Mount Stamp Set [133035] $15.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [147115] $7.50
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $7.50	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107] $7.50	Crumb Cake Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144582] $4.50	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $35.00

 

Here's another version – I saw this on France Martin's site.  Don't you just LOVE it?

Same idea with a little twist – not a circle but I just ripped out a piece out of the center of the copy paper

I will share some more versions tomorrow!

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