Hi Stampers!
Today we’ll take a look at different ways to use decorative masks (stencils) to create cards. Of course we can use them as traditional stencils, but we can also use stencils to dry emboss, use them to heat emboss designs, or use them as masks! There are just so many ways to use these handy little tools!!! I used the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks from Stampin’ Up!®️ to create the following cards:
ARTISTIC MIX DECORATIVE MASKS
The following cards were made using a retired decorative mask . I do not remember the collection this mask was part of, or when it was available. I used it because its damask design is great showcasing embossing paste techniques. Let’s take a look at the cards:
Let’s talk about each card technique:
STENCILS AND BLENDING BRUSHES
This card was created by simply using two stencils, ink, and blending brushes. You can substitute sponge daubers or sponges for the blending brushes if you like.
SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD
* Stamp Set - Biggest Wish
* Card base - Pecan Pie cardstock 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”
* Inside panel - Basic White - 5 1/4” x 4”
* Focal panel - Basic White 5 1/4” x 4”
* Sentiment - Basic White 4 1/4” x 1 1/4” and Pecan Pie 4 1/2” x 1 1/2”
* Inks - Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Copper Clay
* Blending brush, sponge dauber, sponge
* 2023-2025 dots - Copper Clay- 5
* Deckled Rectangles Dies - 2nd largest die
* Adhesive and dimensionals
ASSEMBLY NOTES
Focal Panel
* Use blending brush and Daffodil Delight ink to color Basic White cardstock.
* Place large square design stencil on top of paper. Secure with washi tape. Go over cardstock with Pumpkin Pie ink. Remove stencil.
* Place remaining stencil on top of cardstock and secure. Apply Copper Clay ink to paper. Remove stencil.
* Lightly go over entire piece with Copper Clay ink.
* Die cut piece with Deckled Rectangle die.
* Use sponge dauber or sponge to apply Copper Clay ink along the edges of the die cut piece.
Greeting
* Use Daffodil Delight ink and blending brush to apply ink to Basic White cardstock.
* Put a light layer of Copper Clay ink on top of the Daffodil Delight ink.
* Stamp the Greeting with Copper Clay ink.
* The greeting is attached to the card front with dimensionals
USING STENCILS TO DRY EMBOSS
It is possible to dry emboss cardstock with stencils.Not all stencils are good candidates for this technique. I have found smaller, less open designs do not always produce a great image. Sometimes it is a matter of trial and error. Here is the sandwich I used with my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine:
- base plate (1), stencil, cardstock, embossing mat,cutting plate (3).
If you do not have an embossing mat use a 8 1/2” x11” piece of cardstock folded in half. You might also need a piece of printer paper folded in half. As machine calibrations differ a bit, a little experimentation will be necessary.
SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD
* Stamp set - Celebrate With Tags
* Card base - Pretty Peacock cut at 8 12” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”
* Inside panel - Pool Party cardstock 5 1/4” x 4”
* Mat - Basic Black cardstock - 5 1/4” x 5”
* Focal panel - Basic White cardstock - 5” x 3 3/4”
* Greeting - Basic Black and Basic White cardstock for stamping and die cutting
* Inks - Pool Party, Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock
* Blending brushes
* Stencil - small square design
* Countryside Corners Dies - 3rd and 4th smallest
* Embellishment of choice- I used Black Matte Dots (retired item). I did not realize they retired. It is always good to use what you have.
* Adhesive and dimensionals
ASSEMBLY NOTES
* Place stencil on Basic White focal panel. Use washi tape or other low tack tape to create a “hinge” along the top of the stencil and cardstock this will hold the two together and allow you to check and see if you need to add another shim to achieve a deeper embossed image. Create your embossing sandwich following my suggestions above.
* Once the focal panel is embossed, use the blending brushes to apply the inks in a hombre type pattern and apply ink to the Basic White cardstock that is for the sentiment.
* Stamp the sentiment with Pretty Peacock ink, die cut it and the mat (Basic Black) with the Countryside Corners dies.
* Adhere the pieces to the card, placing the sentiment on dimensionals.
USING A NEGATIVE STENCIL (MASKING)
This technique is basic masking. I used the cut out piece from the label stencil to create a mask the left a white label shape on the focal panel - a perfect place for the greeting! I held the cut out in place with washi tape on the left side as I added ink to the right side of the panel and vice-a-versa. I left this piece in place as I added the leaf images.
SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD
* Stamp set - Celebrate With Tags (greeting); Lasting Joy
* Card base - Basic White (thick) - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”
* Focal panel - Basic White cardstock 4 1/2 x 3 1/4”
* Mat - 4 5/8” x 3 3/8”
* Inks - Boho Blue, Night of Navy
* Blending brush
*Adhesive and dimensionals
ASSEMBLY NOTES
* Place the mask in the center of the panel. Use Boho Blue ink and a blending brush to color the cardstock
* Leaf image is stamped randomly stamped using Night of Navy ink that I stamped off once on scrap paper before stamping on the cardstock
* The greeting is stamped in Night of Navy (full strength)
* The entire matted focal panel is popped up on dimensionals
HEAT EMBOSSING WITH STENCILS
SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD
* Nested Friends stamp set (speckled dots stamp) [This stamp set and the coordinating dies are available in the online store under Online Exclusives.]
* Floral-like pattern stencil
* Card base - Early Espresso - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”
* Inside panel - Basic White cut at 5 1/4” x 4”
* Greeting mat - Early Espresso 3 3/4” x 1 3/4”
* Cardstock for greeting letters - Cooper Clay 3 3/4” x 1 3/4”
* Adhesive sheet cut to same dimensions as the Copper Clay cardstock
* Ink - Versa Mark, Early Espresso
* Blending Brush
* Copper Embossing powder and heat tool
* Adhesive and dimensionals
ASSEMBLY NOTES FOR THIS CARD
*This card was created by using an embossing buddy on the cardstock, then securing the stencil on top of the cardstock with washi tape along the sides of the stencil.
*Next go over the stencil with Versa Mark. Carefully lift the Versa Mark from the stencil as it will pull up the stencil a bit.
* Once the stencil is covered lift the stencil off the cardstock.
* Sprinkle embossing powder over the cardstock and flick off any stray embossing powder.
* Heat set with heat tool, and allow to cool a few moments.
* Go over the entire piece of embossed cardstock with a blending brush and Copper Clay ink. I applied more ink in some areas than other.
* For greeting - attach adhesive sheet to back of the Copper Clay cardstock, and stamp it with Early Espresso ink and the speckled dots stamp.
* Die cut the letters using the Alphabet Ala Mode dies
* Peel the backing off the back of the letters and place on the Early Espresso cardstock. The greeting is popped up on dimensionals
NEGATIVE STENCIL EMBOSSED CARD
HOW THIS CARD CAME ABOUT
SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD
* Celebrate with Tags stamp set
* Card base - Wild Wheat cardstock cut at 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”
* Inside Panel - Basic White cardstock cut at 6” x 3 3/4”
* Focal panel mat - Basic Black cardstock - 5 1/8” x 3 7/8”
* Focal panel - Basic White cardstock - 5” x 3 3/4”
* Greeting - Wild Wheat cardstock 2 3/4” x 1 1/4” / Mat - Basic Black cardstock 3” x 1 1/2”
* Inks- Memento Tuxedo Black, Wild Wheat (Versa Mark)
* Blending brush and sponge dauber
* Copper Embossing Powder and heat tool
* Rustic Metallic Dots - 5
* Adhesive
IMPORTANT NOTE
A lot of Versa Mark will remain on the stencil after making these cards. I asked my stencil with warm soapy water, and used a soft cloth to gently sipe off the residue. I rinsed the stencil in warm water, used a towel to dry off excess water, then allowed the stencil to air dry completely before putting it away.
WHAT I LEARN USING THIS TECHNIQUE
This technique taught me trying new things can lead to surprising results, like the Wild Wheat card. I actually like the card, even though I was not expecting such a distressed look. I almost threw the card panel away, but I am so glad I did not.
I think stencils with larger opening might work better for this technique than the stencil I used. I will need to try it and see.
I learned a little Versa Mark goes a long way!
STENCILS AND EMBOSSING PASTE
I made the following three cards using a stencil and embossing paste. The stencil is a retired Stampin’ Up! Decorative Mask. It has a damask design. I do not know what group of stencils it was included with or the name of the stencil collection. I chose it, because the design is larger and the elements are well spaced. I felt it would showcase the techniques a little better than a smaller design. I also used other retired items to create some of the cards. Remember - go through your stash and use what you have, before purchasing more . I have found using what I have makes me feel so much better than being a collector!
NOTE - For each of the next three cards you will need:
* palette knives or something to mix and spread the embossing paste
* a piece of acetate or small shallow container for embossing paste
* a small tub, plastic shoe box, etc to hold soapy warm water for soaking and cleaning tools having embossing paste on them
* paper towels
NOTE - Always place stencils, palette knives, etc on warm water and clean after using embossing paste. Embossing paste tends to set rather quickly and can become difficult to remove once set.
STENCIL & COLORED EMBOSSING PASTE
SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD
* Biggest Wish stamp set
* Stencil of choice
* Card base - Pool Party cardstock 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” s order and folded at 4 1/4”
* Inside panel - Basic White cardstock 5” x 3 3/4”
* Mat - Basic Black cardstock - 5 1/8” x 3 7/8”
* Focal Panel - Copper Clay cardstock 5” x 3 3/4”
* SentimentMat - Basic Black cardstock 3” x 2 1/2”
* Greeting Panel -Pool Party 2 3/4” x 2 1/4”
* Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Lost Lagoon ink refill
* Embossing paste
* Black matte dots or other embellishment -3
* Adhesive and dimensionals
NOTE - Mix one drop of the reinker with 1/2-1 tsp of embossing paste. Place cardstock under stencil, and secure. Spread thin layer of embossing paste over the stencil with palette knife. Lift stencil of cardstock. Allow embossed piece to air dry or dry with heat tool.
SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD
* Lasting Joy stamp set
* Stencil of choice
* Card base - Pretty Peacock 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”
* Inside panel - Basic White cardstock 5” x 3 3/4”
* Mat - Basic Black cardstock 5 1/8” x 3 7/8”
* Focal Panel - Basic White 5” x 3 3/4”
* Greeting Basic Black and Basic White cardstock
* Stylish Shapes Dies - circles
* Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Lost Lagoon, Lost Lagoon reinker
* Blending brush
* Shimmery White embossing paste
* Festive Pearls - gold - 9
* Coordinating ribbon - about 4 1/4”
ASSEMBLY NOTES
* Secure the stencil over the focal panel cardstock. Use Lost Lagoon ink pad and blending brush to go over the focal panel and also add color to the Basic White cardstock for the greeting.
* Stamp greeting with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Die cut greeting and its mat with the Stylish shapes dies adhere together, Place dimensionals on reverse side, set aside.
* Place a teaspoon or so of the embossing paste in shallow container or on a piece of acetate. Mix in the Lost Lagoon reinker - it takes just a drop. Mix well.
* Spreadthe colored embossing paste over the stencil, smooth with palette knife.
* Remove the stencil and place it and palette knife in warm water to soak; allow panel to air dry or dry with heat tool. Go over the entire panel lightly with the blending brush and the Lost Lagoon ink.
* Assemble the cards pieces. Each end of the ribbon will be adhered to the back side of the card focal panel.
STENCIL, EMBOSSING PASTE, BLEND 2
SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD
* Pansy Patch stamp set for greeting
* Stencil of choice
* Card base - Pecan Pie cardstock 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”
* Inside panel - Basic White cardstock 5 1/4” x 4”
* Mat for focal panel - Distressed Gold Specialty Paper 5 1/4” x 4”
* Focal panel - Basic White cardstock 5” x 3 3/4”
* Sentiment: outside mat - Distressed Gold Specialty Paper, Pecan Pie cardstock and Lost Lagoon cardstock
* Inks - Copper Clay, Lost Lagoon, Versa Mark
* Blending brush
* Gold embossing powder
* Layering dies (circles) or circle punches
* Adhesive and dimensionals
ASSEMBLY NOTES
* I used a blending brush and Copper Clay ink over the masked cardstock to create the design
* Next I mixed the Lost Lagoon reinker with embossing paste and applied it over the stencil. This is when things went awry! My design was not at all what I expected, but it was not bad. So I continued on.
* I dried the embossing paste with my heat tool and applied Lost Lagoon ink over the entire panel with a blending brush.
That’s all for today! Until next time . . .
Stamp Happy!
Kim
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