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Masking Technique
Welcome to our Totally Techniques Blog Hop for February 2023. I’m Angela McFarlane an Independent Stampin’Up! Demonstator from Gold Coast, Australia.
Each month our team chooses a different technique to feature and this month we will be showcasing various Masking Techniques.
At the bottom of my blog please ‘hop along’ to see all the different ideas our talented team have to share with you.
The Masking technique can be applied in lots of different ways.
I created this card using the brand-new Seaside Bay Bundle which is currently available in the new January – April Mini Catalogue.
I mostly used the ripping technique using Stampin’Up! Masking paper but I also die cut a few clouds to use them as a reverse mask.
The whole background of the focal layer of the card is created by masking.
Step 1I measured a piece of masking paper so that it was bigger than my card layer.
Given the card is landscape, I tore the piece of masking paper in the same orientation to create a sand/ sea and sky effect.
Step 2I attached the bottom part of the masking paper to card layer as well as some clouds that were die cut out of the masking paper.
I then used balmy blue ink and the blending brush to get the desired saturation of colour.
Step 3After removing the masks, I decided that it needed some wave detail on the blue.
I reattached the bottom/sand and a cloud mask then attached an additional mask which I tore by hand in a wave shape.
Then I added some Tahitan Tide ink for contrast and repositioned it a few times to get the wave look I was happy with.
Step 4I removed the bottom masks and carefully attached the top/sky mask to cover what I had just blended.
I was able to line up the tear accurately covering all the blue, as the mask was from the original piece of masking paper.
I used Sahara Sand ink to blend the bottom layer of the card.
Step 5After blending with Sahara Sand, I stamped the sand and shells keeping the mask in place to avoid stamping on the blue layer.
As you can see on the 2nd image, even experienced crafters make mistakes! The Tahitian Tide ink was too dark so I tried to lighten it by adding water using an aqua painter… unfortunately that didn’t work. I really liked the rest of the card, so I decided to save it rather than start again.
This is to show you there is usually a fix to any crafting mishap 😊
Step 6I die cut another cloud using the ‘Give it a Whirl’ dies and decided to add some colour and texture to the cloud. ‘Every cloud has a silver lining,’ right?
I used some silver embossing paste making it textured on purpose, this need some time to dry properly as it was pretty thick. I did try to use the heat gun to speed it up, but wouldn’t recommend that as it started to bubble a bit too much.
Step 7When the silver cloud was dry, I attached it with dimensionals.
I then stamped the crab using Soft Suede ink, and cut out a few other bits and pieces from the Seaside Bay Bundle to complete the card.
I used the masks from the sand to decorate the insert for the card and stamped a few images along the bottom.
Step 8I found the top part of the silver clam shell too big for the card, given the added silver cloud covering up my mistake… so, I trimmed it down, repositioning it in the original die.
The clouds were out of balance with the additional silver one, so I added another partial die cut cloud to the top side of the card.
Step 9Of course you can’t send a naked envelope, so it dressed it up a little using the cloud masks previously used on the card.
No greeting was used intentionally, as the card had plenty of detail and it’s always handy to have a blank card ready for any occasion.
I hope you’ve enjoyed my project and hopefully learnt something new. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Please click on the next link and have a look at what the rest of our talented team has created for this month’s hop and enjoy!
Products used to make this card
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Angela
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2023 Wine and Cheese Fundraiser | Catalogue Launch
We had a fun afternoon at our New Catalogue and Sale-a-Bration launch. I forgot to take action shots but here’s the photos I did manage to take
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We also had a fundraiser for Ovarian Cancer. We raised $250!
Thanks so much to all who came, we had a fun afternoon of catching up and crafting.
Happy stamping,
Angela
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Happy Stamping,
Angela
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It’s Sale-A-Bration time again!
It’s Sale-A-Bration time again!
We have a lovely selection of FREEBIES you can earn with a qualifying order of just $90!
Freebies are only available while stocks last, so if you don’t want to miss out get in quick!
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Happy stamping,
Angela
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Wine and Cheese Fundraiser | New Mini Catalogue and SAB Launch
Thank so much to the wonderful ladies who were able to attend my event… and Keith was on his best behaviour all afternoon.
Everyone received a little goodie bag on arrival with a lovely selection of things to play with.
The bag was decorated with the ‘Awesome Otters’, which is a Sale-A-Bration freebie, and I stamped and coloured it with our Stampin’ Blends.
The little strip on the bottom of the tag was cut from the ‘Simply Marbelous‘ DSP which is also free with a $90 purchase.
We had a wonderful afternoon crafting, chatting, eating, drinking and fundraising!
Our raffle raised an incredible $200 for the Mater ‘Chicks in Pink’ Breast Cancer Research and support. Thank you so much for your generous donations for a wonderful cause.
We made three projects using products from the brand new mini catalogue.
Amazing Silhouettes Bundle
This card was made using the Amazing Silhouettes Bundle.
The ‘Distinktive’ stamp makes it easy to stamp a beautiful image! There’s so many possibilities for this bundle.
I love the shadow effect behind the greeting too. It looks fantastic with a contrasting colour! The iridescent rhinestones add the finishing touch of bling.
Hello Ladybug Bundle
This card was made using the Hello Ladybug Bundle. I chose Pumpkin Pie as the background instead of the conventional red for the ladybug.
The stamp and matching punch make it so easy to create super cute cards in no time. I love the texture added with the new Hive 3D embossing folder.
Here’s a little tip, check that your stamp is inked up properly before stamping, watch it ‘soak’ up the ink and when stamping let the paper ‘soak’up all of the ink too. This will give you a bolder image.
Ranunculus Romance Bundle
We use the gorgeous Ranunculus Romance Bundle for this card. I love these background stamps! The whole set is so pretty. The new Brushed Brass Butterflies embellishments are perfect for adding a finishing touch!
I chose Crumbcake for the card base and Pool Party as the second layer and Very Vanilla for the greeting strip.
I added texture by roughening up the edges and by using ribbon and dimensionals.
Displays
I had a wonderful display showcasing many new products!
Thanks to my friends Laura and Jackie for helping me fill the display board with their beautiful cards.
Thanks again for coming.
If you would like a paper catalogue, please contact me and I’l send one to you!
Happy stamping
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