MASKING TECHNIQUE 2

Following on from last week, and funnily enough, starting with the same stamp - it is an easy one to cut out though - stamp and cut out several images.  You don't have to use Post-It notes if you you card or a heavier weight paper, as the weight should ensure they stay in place whilst spraying.  

Alternatively you could you die cut shapes...and you don't have to stick with one type, a variety of die cuts, or stamped images add interest to your project.  If you are creating a male themed background, why not try different sized and shaped cogs or clocks ?

Using two or three colours of spray ink (I used the Clearsnap ones as they are beautiful and vibrant - available in the web shop), spray randomly in patches, from a height to make it 'mistier'.  It is best to leave it to dry fully before removing the masks.  If you are a little impatient, lift very carefully so you don't smudge your inks.


When it has dried fully, over stamp in complimentary coloured inks.  As I used the stamp to create my masks, rather than die cut shapes, I used the same stamp over my blank areas, intentionally off setting and slightly rotating the stamp....I didn't want to just fill the space, otherwise I would have done last weeks masking technique.  I also added some background dots (chunks of script or a music score would have equally been as effective), and some dragonflies fluttering around the flowers.

The possibilities are endless - why not design your own wrapping paper/gift packaging with matching gift tag/card.  It doesn't have to be on a large scale, backgounds for cards, ATC's and book marks using smaller stamps work equally as well. Simply have fun playing !!!
Not sure why it has up loaded the same picture twice ????....probably computer gremlins.

Christine