Category: Decorative Masks

Ways to use Stencils / Decorative Masks

Ways to use Stencils / 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. Last week I showcased some of the stencils, and today I am using the rest of them. Here are the masks / … Continue reading Ways to use Stencils / Decorative Masks

Layering Stencils for pretty flowers

Layering Stencils for pretty flowers

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

Creating simple cards with Flowing Flowers

Creating simple cards with Flowing 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 White Ink: Magenta Madness, Bumblebee, Just Jade, Crumb … Continue reading Creating simple cards with Flowing Flowers

Using Stencils on Linen Paper

Using Stencils on Linen Paper

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

Heat Embossing with Stencils for Christmas

Heat Embossing with Stencils for Christmas

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

Reverse Masking with Prized Peony

Reverse Masking with Prized Peony

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