What is the Masking Technique?

Q: What is the masking technique and how do I get the best results with it?

A: Masking means to cover up one area when stamping another.  It is used when you want one image to appear behind another.  Or you might use it to stamp inside a die cut, or to only stamp part of  your card.

It can be used many different ways to achieve some really fun looking hand made cards!

Tips:

  • Use thin paper for seamless stamping.  If you use thicker paper or cardstock, you will get a funky white edge around your stamping.  A think piece of paper allows the stamp the most contact with your paper, resulting in a perfectly stamped masked image!
  • Use a post-it note, or 2 Way Glue so your mask will stay in place (apply your 2 Way Glue, allow it to dry and BAM!  It’s a temporary adhesive turning your scrap paper into a post-it note of sorts!).
  • Save your masks to use again!

Stay tuned, tomorrow I will have another card in my KISS Cards Series (Keep It Simple Stamper) using the masking technique!

I just filmed the KISS Card video and I’ll tell ya it’s a ride!  The first card ended up being a Not-so-KISS Card and that one will come to StampNation tomorrow.

The second KISS Card Video had a bump in the road…or two…which resulted in a part two…this card turned out different than I had planned and is a questionable KISS Card.  Check back tomorrow- you’ll see what I mean and you can let me know if YOU think it is a KISS Card!

click here to see my video tutorial on how to do the Masking Technique.

Have a great day, thanks for checking in and Happy Masking!

 

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What Stampin’ Up Punches are the Best?

 

Hey, friends!  Today’s video is to chat about the Stampin’ Up punches that I like the best!

Everyone has different opinions and this is mine…leave me a note here and let me know if you have the same favorites or if you have different ones!

If you would like to purchase any Stampin’ Up punches, you can do so in my Online Store!

 

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How Do I Choose Colors for Card Making?

 How Do I Choose Colors for Card Making?  Are you in a rut and pick out the same colors all the time?  I used to as well.  View the video to see where I get inspiration for choosing colors for card making!

Leave me a comment and let me know if you have other ideas!  I’d love to know!

 

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How Do I Clean My Rubber Stamps and Clear Mount Stamps?

 If you are wondering “How Do I Clean My Rubber Stamps and Clear Mount Stamps?” this video will show you the various (and BEST) ways to do this.

I love hearing your questions!  If YOU have a question about rubber stamping and paper crafting, please leave it in the comment section on my blog or on youtube.  I would love to do a video and blog post to answer it!

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How Do I Know Which Adhesive to Use – there are too many!

How do I know which adhesive to use?  This is a question I hear over and over.  There are so many adhesives on the market!  So I grabbed all the ones in my stamp room to give you a run down of what I use when and why.

Hope you enjoy!

There is a whole thread on StampNation talking about adhesives.  Not a member yet?  Why not?  It’s one of the largest and most interactive paper crafting communities, I know you will love it!

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