FAUX TORN PAPER - MASKING TECHNIQUE; AN EASY WAY TO STEP UP YOUR CARDS!

 Hi Stampers!

Today I have a fun and easy technique to share with you! It is called Faux Torn Paper. It is a masking technique; it is an easy way to step up your cards for a bit of wow! Today’s card is actually a CASE from the upcoming STAMPIN’UP! 2021-22 ANNUAL CATALOG. The card is found on page 26 of the upcoming annual catalog, and features the ENJOY THE MOMENT stamp set.  (This set will carry over from the current mini catalog to the new annual catalog.) My version of the card uses different ink colors, different sentiment, no embossing, and no twine. 

Let’s take  a look at the card.

INSIDE THE CARD

The sentiment inside the card is from the HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS stamp set found in the current annual catalog. This stamp set is also carrying over to the new annual catalog.

ENJOY THE MOMENT

HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS

To make this card you will need:

* ENJOY THE MOMENT stamp set & HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS stamp set & acrylic blocks.

* Misty Moonlight card base 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”.

* 2020-2022 In Color 6x6 DSP - Misty Moonlight - design of your choice.

* Basic White cardstock - 5 1/2” x 3 1/4”, a scrap to stamp and cut out the sentiment and a stamped image, and a piece that is 5” x 3 3/4” for the inside of the card.

* Inks: Classic Stampin’ Pads - Misty Moonlight, Crumb Cake, and Just Jade.

* Banner die from Tasteful Labels Dies, blending brushes, scissors, dimensionals, adhesive, grid paper (or printer paper) washi tape or painter’s tape. 

FAUX TORN PAPER MASKING TECHNIQUE VIDEO

OTHER CARDS MADE USING THE FAUX TORN PAPER MASKING TECHNIQUE

For this card I used a Bermuda Bay card base. The mat for the focal piece is Just Jade cut at 3 1/2” x 4 3/4”; the focal panel is Basic White cut at 3 1/4” x 4 1/2”. The greeting is from the HAPPY THOUGHTS stamp set and is stamped with Bermuda Bay ink. The butterflies are from the BUTTERFLY BRILLIANCE stamp set, were colored with Just Jade and Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Blends, and die cut using the BRILLIANT WINGS dies. For the Faux Torn Paper Technique Just Jade and Bermuda Bay inks were applied with blending brushes.

BUTTERFLY BRILLIANCE

HAPPY THOUGHTS

For this card I used a Mint Macaron card base. The mat for the focal panel is Pool Party and cut at 5 1/4” x 4”. The Basic White focal panel is cut at 3 3/4” x 5”. The images are from the WHALE DONE stamp set, and stamped using Mint Macaron, Cinnamon Cider, and Highland Heather inks. The Faux Torn Paper Technique was achieved using Pool Party and Balmy Blue inks on blending brushes. The greeting is from the BUTTERFLY GALA stamp set.

WHALE DONE

BUTTERFLY GALA (Retiring Item)

Here is another look at all three cards:

I hope you give the Faux Torn Paper Masking Technique a try! It is so easy and adds a special something to any card!

Until next time...

Stamp Happy!

Kim

COMING 4 MAY 2021- THE STAMPIN’ UP!®️ 2021-2022 ANNUAL CATALOG

CREATE AN ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR BACKGROUND TO SHOWCASE BUTTERFLY GALA IMAGES

 Hi Stampers!

Today I have cards to share I created using the BUTTERFLY GALA stamp set found on page 79 of the current annual catalog. This stamp set is on the list of items retiring with this catalog. The stamp set coordinates with the BUTTERFLY DUET PUNCH (page 165 annual catalog), which is also retiring. 

BUTTERFLY GALA STAMP SET

BUTTERFLY DUET PUNCH

For the card I created an abstract water color background, stamped the greeting, then randomly stamped the outline butterfly images to create a focal panel.

HERE IS THE CARD

SUPPLIES NEEDED TO MAKE THE CARD:                                                                                                                

Highland Heather Card Base - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored and folded at 4 1/4”; Gorgeous Grape Cardstock cut at 5” x 3 3/4”; a piece of watercolor paper cut at 4 3/4” x 3 1/2” (this paper can be larger and cut down to proper sized after watercolor if and stamping.                                

Inks: Gorgeous Grape, Bermuda Bay, Mango Melody

Other: Water Painters, Acrylic Blocks, Silicone Craft Sheet, Stampin’ Spritzer, Paper Towels, Adhesive

Watch the video below for instructions on creating the background for this card.

ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR BACKGROUND VIDEO

MORE SAMPLE CARDS

For this card I used a Coastal Cabana card base and a Bermuda Bay mat. The butterflies and sentiment are stamped with Bermuda Bay ink. Colors used for the background are Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, and Bermuda Bay.

This card base is Magenta Madness, the mat is Basic Black, and the butterflies and sentiment are stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The colors used for the background are Poppy Parade, Coastal Cabana, and Mango Melody.

This card base is So Saffron; the mat is Basic Black. The butterflies and sentiment are stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The sentiment is stamped on So Saffron cardstock and die cut with one of the  Tasteful Touches Dies. Dimensionals were used to attach the sentiment to the card.

Here is a look at all four cards. Don’t the colors remind you of spring? I hope you will give this background a try.

The STAMPIN’ UP!®️ 2020-21 ANNUAL CATALOG sales period comes to an end on 3 May 2021. Stampin’ Up! has released a list of retiring items. All items on the list will be available while supplies last. Many items are discounted. To view the list of retiring items click on the LAST CHANCE PRODUCT SALE box located in the right column of this page.

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time...

Stamp Happy!

Kim

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