Elevate your card-making skills with this simple background masking technique! It’s mess free and stress free. With just a blending brush and vibrant colors, you can create stunning, handmade cards that impress. This easy method allows for endless customization using a reusable mask, making it perfect for both beginners and seasoned crafters. Discover how to craft beautiful, professional-quality cards with minimal effort and maximum impact!
Cutting & Scoring Measurements
Basic White THICK:
- Card Base: 8 ½” x 5 ½”
- score at 4 ¼”
- Mask: 5 ½” x 4 ¼”
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Have Fun With Color!
This technique is so fun and relaxing! Use one color of ink for a quick card or play around with multiple colors! Blending Brushes make it easy to do and no mess for stress free crafting.
Use the sentiments from the Sweet Blooms stamp set for gorgeous, bold lettering.
You can also use the Sweet Blooms die set for that double-layer look!
Backgroung Masking Technique
- Cut a piece of cardstock so it’s the same size as your card base. This will become your mask.
- Choose any shape of die you like and cut out the middle of the cardstock mask. This cut-out is where the magic will happen!
- Line up your mask over the card base. Make sure it’s positioned perfectly and covering anything you don’t want colored.
- Grab a blending brush and your choice of color. Using a circular motion, apply the color over the mask’s cut-out area. This technique will ensure even coverage and a smooth finish.
- Remove the mask to unveil a striking, colorful background. Finish off your card by adding a sentiment and a few embellishments to really make it pop!
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