Ever wondered how card makers get that cool look of one image behind another?
That’s the magic of masking!
It’s such an easy trick that makes your stamps look layered without adding any extra stuff. It gives your cards more depth while keeping everything nice and smooth. Honestly, it’s one of the most fun ways to play around with your stamps. Once you try it, you’ll be hooked on how simple it is to totally change up your designs!
What You’ll Need:
Grab some masking paper or sticky notes, a stamp, ink and paper! That’s it!
How to Mask:
- Stamp the image you want to mask onto masking paper or a similar material.
- Cut out the mask just inside of the edge of the image.
- Place the mask over the stamped image on your project.
- Stamp additional images or blend ink over the mask.
- Remove the mask to reveal a layered scene.
Tips to Make it Easy:
- Stamp smart: Always stamp the images you want in front first and mask those before stamping behind.
- Cut It Right: Be sure to cut the mask slightly inside the line so the images blend perfectly.
- Save those masks: Store masks with the stamp set so you can reuse them—super handy for future projects.
Here are some ideas for you. Have fun getting creative with masking!
How cute is this group of penguins made from Snowy Wonder stamp set.
This card uses the Translucent Florals stamp set.
How pretty is this Christmas card! The tree and the house are from the Yuletide Village stamp set. You can use the sponging technique to achieve the sky background.
Masking Technique Made Easy
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