The masking technique can often seem very intimidating however it doesn't have to be. Yesterday during my Fun Friday Live I demonstrated two very simple masking techniques, reverse masking & frame masking.
The first technique in my video is the reverse masking technique. The left card using Daffodil Delight, Soft Sea Foam and Lemon Lolly was created using the reverse masking technique. The second card, on the right, was made using what I call the frame masking technique. This technique reminds me a lot of the torn paper technique I do on occasion.
Here are the details for each card.
Reverse Masking
- Card base: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored in the middle at 4 1/4"
- Layer #1: 5 1/4" x 4"
- Interior panel: 5 1/4" x 4" (usually white or very vanilla)
- Reverse masking used the middle circle in the Deckled Circles die set (either 7 or 8 from the center). The die was used to cut the circle from the masking paper.
- Shading was created by using small blending brushes.
Frame Masking
- Card base: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
- Layer #1: 5 1/4" x 4"
- Interior panel: 5 1/4" x 4" (usually white or very vanilla)
- Frame is created by placing strips of the masking paper around each side of the first layer.
- Shading was created by using small blending brushes.
Tip for using masking paper: before you place the masking paper on your card stock tap the sticky surface on a piece of material (pants, shirt, etc.) 2 or 3 times. This will allow the paper to retain some stickiness but it won't be so sticky that it rips your cardstock when you peal the mask off.
These two masking techniques have become new favorites especially right now while I prepare for craft fair season.
Happy Stamping!
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