CREATING CARD BACKGROUNDS WITH DECORATIVE MASKS AND BLENDING BRUSHES

Hi, Stampers!

Today I am sharing a quick and easy way to create great background panels for cards! All you need is cardstock, ink, decorative masks (stencils), blending brushes (you can use sponges or sponge dauber), and some washi tape or painter’s tape.

Here is one of the cards I made using the blending brushes and the polka dot decorative mask. I also used the Kangaroo & Company stamp set and the Kangaroo dies. These items are found in the Stampin’ Up!®️ January - June 2021 Mini Catalog.

Kangaroo & Company Stamp Set and Kangaroo Dies

Below are the Basic Pattern Decorative Masks. They can be found on page 146 in the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog.The set of masks includes 4 designs.

The blending brushes are a new product found in the new mini catalog on page 70. They come in a set of three brushes. 

Here is a card made with the leaf print mask. The greeting comes from a stamp set found in the beginner brochure and the online store. The stamp set is called Four Season Floral.

This card was made with the damask pattern from the mask collection. I used three colors of ink (Balmy Blue, Highland Heather, and Rococo Rose) with the blending brushes, and worked my way up the cardstock. The flower is from the Hydrangea Haven stamp set. (mini catalog)

Lastly, here is the card I made using the winter tree mask. The sentiment is from the Enjoy the Moment stamp set. (mini catalog) I also use the Stampin’ Chalk Marker and Wink of Stella to create snow on the trees. (See annual catalog pages 146 - 147.)

Here is a video demonstrating the technique for making these background panels. I hope you will give this technique a try!

That’s all for today.  Thank you for stopping by. Until next time...

Stamp Happy!

Kim

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