Jackie Ostrowski demonstrates a masking product that allows croppers to layer multiple stamps and colors, without image "bleed." Materials: Assorted spring-themed stamps (in this example, "Fred the Dog" and a watering can are featured)
Masking Magic?
Sticky Dots? adhesive
Mounting squares
Embossing heat tool or blow dryer
Dye-based inks
Pigment inks
Scroll and brush markers
Stipple brush or sponge
Various papers and cardstocks
Cutting board or mat
Craft knife
Scissors
- First, create a subtle rainbow gradient background in the upper left hand corner of the page. Position masking strip on the page, then apply stripe of ink. (figure A). Once dry, re-position mask and repeat until entire rainbow is complete.
- When background has dried, stamp "Fred the Dog" and watering can onto page approximately 1" from bottom edge.
- Then, create masks for the stamped images. Begin by stamping the same image onto Masking Magic strip using dye-based ink (figure B).
- Set image with heat tool or dryer held 2-3" from the image (figure C). Once dry, carefully cut around edges of stamped image to create the mask.
- Layer masks over corresponding stamped images.
- Stamp a new motif (in this example, flowers are used) over the masked dog and watering can images. Leave masks in place, then use same technique in step 2 to create a mask for the flowers. Note: Each flower stamped will require its own mask.
- Once stamped flowers have dried, cover with masks.
- Stamp a new motif (this time, a picket fence is used) over all masked images.
- Then, create a mask for the picket fence (or alternate stamped image) and apply.
- Leaving all masks in place, use a stipple brush or sponge to create the desired background (figure D).
- Add additional stamped embellishments to the page (around the masked images) as desired.
- Then, remove all masks to expose the crisp, layered images (figure D). Color stamps.
- Adhere title and photos with Sticky Dots, mounting squares and other adhesives to complete the page.
Die-cuts/templates provided by Ellison Craft & Design. For more information about Ellison, see Resources. Click here for DIY's Scrapbooking Glossary.
RESOURCES :
Die-Cuts and Templates (Ellison Craft & Design)
Cropping and cutting system are not available
Ellison
Website: www.ellison.com
Adhesives, Mounting Tapes and Squares
Thermoweb
Website: www.thermoweb.com
Masking Magic (Therm O Web)
Therm O Web
Website: www.thermoweb.com
Storytelling With Rubber Stamps
Model: 1930500017
Author: Joanna Campbell Slan
(2002)
EFG, Inc.
Website: www.newsletterinfo.com
From Stamps to Memories -- A Complete Guide to Scrapbooking With Stamps
Model: 0967338506
Author: Cynthia J. Ludlow
(1999)
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
Stamping Tricks for Scrapbooks: A Guide for Enhancing Your Pages with Stamps
Model: 1564968472
Author: Betty Auth, et al
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
GUESTS :
Jacqueline Ostrowski
Designer
Thermoweb
Website: www.thermoweb.com
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