Demo from this week was lots of fun!! We explored the world of "Masking"
What is a mask??? A mask is something that has a shape cut out and it blocks off the rest of the paper so when you apply paint or ink it only lands on where your shape is cut out. (Sometimes people refer to stencils as a "mask"... which makes sense because it is blocking off other areas while you apply ink or paint to your stencil!)
Check out some of these ideas using Masking Techniques!
What is a mask??? A mask is something that has a shape cut out and it blocks off the rest of the paper so when you apply paint or ink it only lands on where your shape is cut out. (Sometimes people refer to stencils as a "mask"... which makes sense because it is blocking off other areas while you apply ink or paint to your stencil!)
Check out some of these ideas using Masking Techniques!
Ok, a traditional mask is easy enough to do. Stamp an image onto your paper and then stamp the "ghost" stamp onto a piece of scratch paper and FUSSY CUT that image out. The fussy-cut image is now your MASK. Use a Removable Glue Dot to place the mask on top of the stamped image. This covers the image allowing you to decorate the background!!
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You can also use your Hero Arts Nesting Circle die-cuts to cut a circle out of a piece of paper. Then, you can use one of your Large Picket Fence Blending Brushes to apply a soft color from your ink pad across the circle (I love to use the Kaleidacolor Rainbow Ink Pad for this effect!!). The mask makes it really easy for creating a moon or sun
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You can also use the Kaleidacolor Rainbow Ink Pad to create a vibrant rainbow background on your white card stock.
THEN overlay a stencil (I used a combination of this Ocean Stencil from Carabelle Studio and this Mermaid Tail die-cut from Taylored Expressions) and apply a layer of Versafine Clair Ink, Nocturne using the Nuvo Blending Sponges.
THEN overlay a stencil (I used a combination of this Ocean Stencil from Carabelle Studio and this Mermaid Tail die-cut from Taylored Expressions) and apply a layer of Versafine Clair Ink, Nocturne using the Nuvo Blending Sponges.
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When you apply a layer of the Versafine Clair, Nocturne Ink, the ink stays wet long enough to do Heat Embossing! To create this glittery effect, sprinkle on Kaleidoscope Embossing Powder over the black ink and heat-set it. What you end up with is this AMAZING Glittery Rainbow on the black ink.
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If you let the black ink dry completely, you can go back in and add white accents with the Uniball White Gel Pen!!
The contrast here with the vibrant Rainbow Ink pad and the white gel pen creates an AMAZING effect!!
The contrast here with the vibrant Rainbow Ink pad and the white gel pen creates an AMAZING effect!!
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Check out this idea using the Lawn Fawn die-cut, Mushroom Border. I cut out my die-cut using just a piece of white poster board. I ALWAYS SAVE THE REVERSE IMAGE as well as the die-cut shape.
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I first laid down the mushroom and grass masks so I could create my sky using my Rainbow Ink Pad. I also added a splatter of Dr. Martin's Bleedproof White to create the stars!!
Next, I laid down the grass mask (again) and the REVERSE CUT OUT of the mushrooms.
I can now colorize JUST the mushrooms using inks and the BleedProof White for the white spots
I can now colorize JUST the mushrooms using inks and the BleedProof White for the white spots
When you pull away the mask, you end up with this AMAZING combination of colors!!
I love using the die-cuts as masks because you can block off areas and use the images as stencils making it possible to make your animals face different directions or creating your own scenes or designs!!
Using the same idea as shown above, you can make a moose walking alone under the moonlight... I love this image from Taylored Expressions, Woodland Silhouettes 2
Using the same idea as shown above, you can make a moose walking alone under the moonlight... I love this image from Taylored Expressions, Woodland Silhouettes 2
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I decided I liked the grass border from the Lawn Fawn Mushroom Border set... So I used it again for the grass under the moose
I added a moon in the sky and then used a circle to BLOCK it off so I could create a night sky.
I used the REVERSE CUT OUT of the moose to make a brown moose walking among the grass.
I added a moon in the sky and then used a circle to BLOCK it off so I could create a night sky.
I used the REVERSE CUT OUT of the moose to make a brown moose walking among the grass.
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You can create some amazing effects using Distress Oxide Spray Inks and this wonderful Cloud Stencil from Rosie's Roadshow
Using the die-cuts and REVERSE CUT-OUTS you can create an entire scene!!
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When my brushes are dirty, a great way to still use up all that ink is to use your CLOUD STENCIL on a piece of white card stock... not only does it create an amazing effect, but it cleans off your blending brushes!!
Now, I wanted to create a Moon in a Galaxy!!
- To create the MOON, I cut out a crescent moon from a piece of poster board using an X-acto knife. I used the REVERSE CUT OUT and stuck it on my paper.
- I used a palette knife to smear the Nuvo Mousse across the moon image. I removed the mask.
- I sprinkled on 2 colors of embossing powder (Moonstone and Gold embossing powder) and heat-set the mousse/embossing powder together.
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To create theSKY and SILHOUETTES :
- First lay down the MOON SHAPE CUT OUT on top of the moon. To hold it in place, just use a couple pieces of double-sided tape . This blocks off the moon to keep it from changing colors when I use the other inks.
- Lay down a layer of black ink (Versafine Clair, Nocturne ink) with a Large Picket Fence Blending Brush around the edges of the moon, LET IT DRY. THEN lay down your die-cut shapes and hold them in place with a removable glue dot. CLEAN YOUR BRUSH!
- THEN add a layer of Hero Arts Unicorn White Ink on TOP of the black ink, again using a Large Picket Fence Blending Brush. Be careful here not to smear the ink because you want it to sit on the surface, just dabbing on the Hero Arts White Ink. LET IT DRY.
- I used the Distress Oxide Inks with my Large Picket Fence Blending Brushes and I LOVE the look of the vibrant rainbow galaxy!!!
- To create the white dots, I always just splatter the Dr. Martin's Bleedproof white
- When your galaxy background is FINISHED, peel away the masks and look at the AMAZING REVEAL of the little images along the edge of the moon!!
**I recommend using the Joy of Stamping Brush Cleaner to clean your brushes when you are done using your Distess Oxide Inks** Otherwise when the ink dries your brushes might feel a little bit stiff. You can also use Stamp Cleaner to clean your brushes
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This is the other idea using the same concept... This time used the Thoughtful Faerie die-cut from Poppy and the Mushroom die-cuts... the masks worked PERFECTLY together!!
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There are SO MANY wonderful ideas for using your stencils, masks, and die-cuts to create stunning works of art!!!
What will you create next?!
Stop by the store to get inspired.. we would love to see you!
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What will you create next?!
Stop by the store to get inspired.. we would love to see you!
360-647-9663
