Reverse Masking
Today’s SplitCoastStampers challenge was to use the masking technique in some way on a card.
I just received the True Friend stamp set yesterday and wanted to use it for my card. After many attempts at masking the big flower and receiving less-than-pretty results, I decided to do a reverse mask using sticky notes to create a border instead.
To do this technique, take sticky notes and arrange them to create a square on your cardstock. Using a sponge, stipple brush or dauber, color the inside of the box with a light ink. When you remove the notes, you have a nice shadow box effect. After creating a box with River Rock ink, I stamped my flower image on top with So Saffron and Mellow Moss – I was going for a much softer look for today’s card.
If you look closely, you’ll also notice that I embossed the edges of the So Saffron layer with a brass template and stylus. Dry embossing is a simple technique that adds a lot of elegance to a project. I also used the paper piercer on this card, taffeta ribbon, the Word Window punch, a pearl from the Pretties kit…I used lots of supplies today! 🙂