Annette Sullivan: Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator, Australia – Providing inspiration for handmade greeting cards
Category: Decorative Masks
Have you seen the Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks in the 2022 January-June Mini Catalogue? There are three background stencils as well as layering stencils for butterflies, roses, leaves and other flowers. Today I have some cards using the layering flowers and one of the backgrounds. Here are the masks / stencils. Click on … Continue reading Layering Stencils for pretty flowers
The Flowing Flowers stamp set in the 2022 January-June Mini Catalogue is a hidden gem. The DistINKtive™ images allow you to create beautiful cards without a lot of effort. Click on the image to go to my online shop. Card 1: Cardstock: Just Jade, Basic Black, Basic WhiteInk: Magenta Madness, Bumblebee, Just Jade, Crumb CakeAccessories: … Continue reading Creating simple cards with Flowing Flowers
Stencils or Decorative Masks can be used in many ways to create backgrounds on a variety of card types. Today I am using one of these masks on Linen Specialty Paper with pastels instead of inks. The Linen Specialty Paper (#155681) is adhesive backed which makes it very easy to attach to cardstock.Attach the linen … Continue reading Using Stencils on Linen Paper
Today's Christmas card was made by heat embossing a stencilled image. Take a piece of Pearlescent Specialty Paper and cover with one of the Basic Patterns Decorative Masks.Use a sponge dauber with Whisper White Craft ink to add ink onto the paper through the mask. Normally you would use Versamark ink for heat embossing, but … Continue reading Heat Embossing with Stencils for Christmas
Sorry about the delay with this one - it was due to be posted on Sunday. This is all about masking. This card uses both masking and reverse masking.Start with the reverse masking:Stamp the focal image in the centre of a Basic White cardstock layer.Die cut masking paper with the die that matches the image.Place … Continue reading Reverse Masking with Prized Peony
Double Stencilling is a great way to showcase two of your favourite stencils / masks. For the best effect use an open mask for the bottom layer and a more detailed mask for the top layer. The technique used here is Double Stencilling:Place an open pattern mask over Basic White cardstock.Use Blending Brushes to add … Continue reading Double Stencilling Technique
Lavender Thoughts 