Masking

Tutorial
by Ann Craig Christmas Card Using Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set.

Step 1. Create the Mask

For this tutorial I created an oval mask. However this works with any shape square, circular or any odd shape you desire. Cut the mask from 80gsm paper such as computer paper, and be sure to have a couple of spares on hand.

Step 2: Stamp The Image

Ink up the mulKple tree stamp from Lovely As A Tree. Ensure the mask is adhered with DoPo and stamp the image onto Whisper White or Very Vanilla card from Stampin Up!

Step 3: Create a Mask for Hills

Using the same light weight paper, tear a hill shape to act as a mask when you are creaKng the background and foreground of the picture.

Step 4: Sponge the Background

You are starKng to create hills/mountains or clouds. You can always add more ink later if you want some areas darker. Start to create the background by loading your sponge with ink from a Classic Ink Pad. Work lightly and apply ink between the original mask shape and the torn edge mask.

Step 5: Preview The Sponged Area

Remove the torn edge mask and view the eect, then replace this mask a liPle lower and at a dierent angle. Sponge again and be sure not to totally cover the area with ink.

Step 6: Build The Background

ConKnue to build your background by moving the mask at dierent angles. Sponge close to the torn edge and ensure that some white card is showing through at the top of each secKon you sponge. Try to obtain dierent hues of the colour to create addiKonal depth.

Step 7: Create Another Mask

To colour the foreground you rst need to create a mask for the stamped image. Do this by stamping the image onto a piece of paper, then cut along the ground line at the base of the trees. Keep the paper that has the stamped image on it this is your new mask.

Step 8: Create the Foreground

Using the same mask as you tore for the hills, lay it on more acute angles to create the foreground as shown. The ink on this secKon should be applied more densely. Move the mask at various angles to create sob rolling hills in front of the trees.

Step 9: Remove the Masks

Remove the masks to discover your creaKon. You will need to ensure that you have sponged around the enKre perimeter of the mask. This will give you picture deniKon and create the eect of looking through a window.

Step 10: Align the Large Tree

Use the Stamp-A- Majig to posiKon the large tree as shown. Dont worry if you loose some details of the tree in the background they can be highlighted later on. Stamp the large tree using the same ink as for the rest of the card.

Step 11: Final Touches.

Embellish and decorate your card as desired. I used the 2-way glue pen and Dazzling Diamonds for some gliPer on branches and around the edge of the card. Tree branches on the large tree were highlighted with a White Gel Pen. A greeKng was stamped at top Right. Mount onto same colour card the as the ink.