Happy Friday! So glad the weekend is finally here! I’ve been a creating fool this week on projects I neeeeed to do and projects to “play” with. Sometimes when I have deadlines or things I HAVE to get done it helps to take a creative time-out and make something just for fun!
Over at For the Luv of Art…. Ellen posted a card challenge this week to use masking on a card. This happens to be one of my most favorite techniques of all time! I think it’s because I get to play with paint and I ♥ acrylic paints! I created this card using the yellow cardstock as the base. Then I found an old KI Memories Lace cardstock in my stash that I laid down over the card to use as my mask. I couldn’t find a link to them anywhere online because I don’t think they even sell them anymore but I did find a picture of one so you could at least see what I used. 
So once I had the lace (mask) positioned where I wanted it… I used a stipple brush with only a little bit of pink paint on it to cover the card. While that was drying I cut a flower out of the lace cardstock to use as a mini mask on the kraft brown cardstock. I used white paint on that and then the “Celebrate Your Day” stamp from this set. Once my masking was done and the paint was all dry, I inked the edges, added some stitching, and finished up with a ribbon and pink bling. Easy peasy! Masking looks like it would be hard but it’s actually super easy and adds so much to your project! Love it!
I wasn’t planning on this turning into a “tutorial” on masking but I hope it inspires you to look at what you have in your stash that can be used as a mask and to get out those paints and play!
Have a great weekend! Stay cool! ♥
July 9th, 2010
July 9th, 2010 at 11:41 am
sharla Says:
Super cute!! I also love my acrylic paints….it’s been far too long since I’ve played with them….might have to get a project done this weekend!!
July 9th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
mary Says:
Hi Shanna,
Awesome card! Thanks for reminding me to dig out my masking tools and create something. It’s funny how I get on this kick or that kick and forget about techniques that I truly love. Lately I’ve been using my Cricut a lot. Now I find that I’m missing my more creative techniques. It’s time to drag out all my inks, paints, EPs, and glitters and make a mess!
July 9th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Martha Says:
I love it Shanna - very cute and creative!
July 9th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Dana Says:
Thanks so much for showing us that.I will try that.The card is very nice.Love It!!!!Keep up the good work.
July 9th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
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July 12th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
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July 22nd, 2010 at 9:00 pm
Anne Gaal Says:
Hi, Shanna! Such a pretty card! I love how you used the KI Memories Lace as a mask! Very creative!
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