French Foliage, Torn Masking, Blessings From Heaven, Summer Starfruit

Sharing one of the techniques we used at my recent "Wonderfall" Card Bonanza earlier this month, "Torn Masking"! This was a swap I received at Founder's Circle Retreat in September. Unforutnately, I have lost the creator's name! (I think it may have been France Martin?) But it's beautiful and I LOVE the technique, it's both easy and elegant!

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Here's how you do it:

Cut a piece of scrap paper the same size as the layer you will be stamping on. In this case I started with a piece of Very Vanilla 4" x 5 1/4", so I cut my scrap paper the same size. I tore the paper in half down the middle. Nothing fancy, just tore toward myself in a fairly straight line.

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

I applied 2-way glue to the back sides of the scrap paper and let it air dry for a few minutes. 2-way glue air-dries to Post-It Note consistency, hence the reason it is called "2-way"! I didn't coat the back with glue, I just put a few quick strokes with the 2-way glue pen on there. I added the two strips of scrap paper over the Very Vanilla layer, leaving a space open between the strips as shown below. I started with Summer Starfruit ink and applied it to the open area using a "swirling" motion with my Stampin' Sponge instead of the usual "dab or flick". (See how swirly it looks?)

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

I continued adding swirls of ink: Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Tangerine Tango, swirling the colors of ink and blending them into each other to get a "gradiation of color"!

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Next, I added stamping, using the gorgeous set, "French Foliage" and Early Espresso ink! The little scripty-phrase behind the leaves is also from "French Foliage" and was stamped with Crumb Cake!

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Finally, I removed the scrap paper masks and voila!

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

I used my Adhesive Remover to take off a little dab of the 2-way glue that had stuck itself onto my card front, easy-peasy!

I threaded a piece of "Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon" through the holes of a "Brushed Bronze" Button and attached it and a greeting, "gratitude" from "Fabulous Phrases" that had been cut out with a "Bitty Banners" Framelit with a couple of Glue Dots!

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Finished card again:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

The inside, stamped with a phrase from "Blessings from Heaven", (and more of those gorgeous leaves!):

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

That's it for today! I will see you tomorrow with another variation of masking, this time with a brayer!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

Here are the product details used for this card:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Blessings From Heaven – Clear-Mount Stamp 123052 Price: $14.95
Summer Starfruit Classic Stampin' Pad 126991 Price: $5.95 Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad 126953 Price: $5.95 Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad 126945 Price: $5.95 Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin' Pad 126946 Price: $5.95 Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad 126974 Price: $5.95 Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad 126975 Price: $5.95 Stamping Sponges 101610 Price: $3.50 Our stamping sponges are just the right tool for sponging ink around the edges of your card stock. Use them whole or cut them into wedges so you have one for each color. ■ Approximately 2-3/4" diameter ■ 3 per package 126975 Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon 126846 Price: $8.95 Four rows of stitches through touchable satin. 2012–2014 In Colors. 10 yds. Brushed Bronze Designer Buttons 127833 Price: $6.95 Warm accents for any season. Lightweight metallic finish. 16 buttons. 7/8". Mini Glue Dots 103683 Price: $4.95 Our Mini Glue Dots are super sticky, double-sided adhesive dots for use on 3-D accents for cards, scrapbook pages, and other projects. This fast, clean adhesive is safe for kids, too. No fumes, no mess, and no drying time required! ■ 300 per roll; each dot measures approximately 3/16" in diameter ■ Great for attaching embellishments; adheres to paper, fabric, wood, foam, plastic, and more

French Foliage, Torn Masking, Blessings From Heaven, Summer Starfruit

Sharing one of the techniques we used at my recent "Wonderfall" Card Bonanza earlier this month, "Torn Masking"! This was a swap I received at Founder's Circle Retreat in September. Unforutnately, I have lost the creator's name! (I think it may have been France Martin?) But it's beautiful and I LOVE the technique, it's both easy and elegant!

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Here's how you do it:

Cut a piece of scrap paper the same size as the layer you will be stamping on. In this case I started with a piece of Very Vanilla 4" x 5 1/4", so I cut my scrap paper the same size. I tore the paper in half down the middle. Nothing fancy, just tore toward myself in a fairly straight line.

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

I applied 2-way glue to the back sides of the scrap paper and let it air dry for a few minutes. 2-way glue air-dries to Post-It Note consistency, hence the reason it is called "2-way"! I didn't coat the back with glue, I just put a few quick strokes with the 2-way glue pen on there. I added the two strips of scrap paper over the Very Vanilla layer, leaving a space open between the strips as shown below. I started with Summer Starfruit ink and applied it to the open area using a "swirling" motion with my Stampin' Sponge instead of the usual "dab or flick". (See how swirly it looks?)

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

I continued adding swirls of ink: Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Tangerine Tango, swirling the colors of ink and blending them into each other to get a "gradiation of color"!

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Next, I added stamping, using the gorgeous set, "French Foliage" and Early Espresso ink! The little scripty-phrase behind the leaves is also from "French Foliage" and was stamped with Crumb Cake!

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Finally, I removed the scrap paper masks and voila!

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

I used my Adhesive Remover to take off a little dab of the 2-way glue that had stuck itself onto my card front, easy-peasy!

I threaded a piece of "Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon" through the holes of a "Brushed Bronze" Button and attached it and a greeting, "gratitude" from "Fabulous Phrases" that had been cut out with a "Bitty Banners" Framelit with a couple of Glue Dots!

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Finished card again:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

The inside, stamped with a phrase from "Blessings from Heaven", (and more of those gorgeous leaves!):

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

That's it for today! I will see you tomorrow with another variation of masking, this time with a brayer!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

Here are the product details used for this card:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Blessings From Heaven – Clear-Mount Stamp 123052 Price: $14.95
Summer Starfruit Classic Stampin' Pad 126991 Price: $5.95 Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad 126953 Price: $5.95 Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad 126945 Price: $5.95 Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin' Pad 126946 Price: $5.95 Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad 126974 Price: $5.95 Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad 126975 Price: $5.95 Stamping Sponges 101610 Price: $3.50 Our stamping sponges are just the right tool for sponging ink around the edges of your card stock. Use them whole or cut them into wedges so you have one for each color. ■ Approximately 2-3/4" diameter ■ 3 per package 126975 Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon 126846 Price: $8.95 Four rows of stitches through touchable satin. 2012–2014 In Colors. 10 yds. Brushed Bronze Designer Buttons 127833 Price: $6.95 Warm accents for any season. Lightweight metallic finish. 16 buttons. 7/8". Mini Glue Dots 103683 Price: $4.95 Our Mini Glue Dots are super sticky, double-sided adhesive dots for use on 3-D accents for cards, scrapbook pages, and other projects. This fast, clean adhesive is safe for kids, too. No fumes, no mess, and no drying time required! ■ 300 per roll; each dot measures approximately 3/16" in diameter ■ Great for attaching embellishments; adheres to paper, fabric, wood, foam, plastic, and more