My First Tutorial...

On my blog.  I do have one that I uploaded on the SCS website for the Fossil Stone Technique.  But today, I am going to do the masking technique.  I was asked by genie1314 to put this together, so here it is...Whaaa Laaa!

First you need to gather some supplies.  I use acetate for my template, so that I don't need to keep cutting new ones.  They also stand up a lot better to continuous sponging.  You also need a Coluzzle or some cutting tool, and your paper.  You will need a sponge and 2-way glue later on, but first we are going to cut out the template.

Center the Coluzzle over the acetate(4.25x5.5), and cut it out.  Hold down the template fairly hard, so the acetate does not move underneath.  It can be pretty slippery.

You will be left with a positve and a negative.  KEEP THEM BOTH!  They can both be used for sponging, but we will be using the negative for this card.

Now you will apply 2-way glue to the edges of the hole.  If you let it sit for awhile, and it will dry to a post-it-note consistancy and it is re-useable.  I have a template already in almost every size that my Coluzzle has on it.  The glue stays sticky for a LONG time.

You stick your mask on the card, where ever you want the image to be.  Put your choice of ink color on your sponge and go from the acetate in onto the paper.  I start farther back on the acetate so that most of the ink stays on it.  Then I sponge over it again to *softly* bring it on the paper.  This will take practice to get the look that you want.  Then make your card.  I used this for today's color challenge, and this was my finished product.

All products used are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise indicated.  First I did the tutorial above, using not quite navy ink on vanilla paper.  I used my stamp-a-ma-jig to get my image from Summer by the Sea in the center.  I also used it to get my sentiment (Warmest Regards) placed.  I then used my small oval punch on the night of navy to get my tabs on the sides and attached them with vintage brads.  I used my cutter kit *love that little tool*, to distress the edges of the vanilla.  I matted the not quite navy on the night of navy, but attached the vanilla with dimensionals.

I was inspired by this wonder by WAXYO.  You can also make a template on any piece of scrap paper you have around, I just find the acetate works the best for me.  I also used this technique to get this card on this post .  Try some masking today, have fun and happy stamping!!

Comments

[Vivian Swain]

Such a great idea and thanks for sharing this great time saver.

Vivian Swain

[Mo Moss]

This tutorial was as clear as any that I have ever seen. I like the idea of the acetate. I think I got it. Mo

[Karen (stampin3)]

beautiful card!! thanks for the tutorial - I'll be trying this out soon!!

[Amber]

Julie! This is awesome. Love the tutorial and the layout. Might just have to case it for my ws tomorrow!

[Linda]

great visual tutorial!
Thanks

[Beth]

Fabulous tutorial! I forget about using the masking technique for a halo effect! Love the idea of using the acetate for the mask.

Thanks for sharing your ideas and talent!

[Beth]

wow - that is really really nice. thanks for sharing - seems so simple and yet the end result looks fabulous!! i enjoy your blog and your great ideas!!

have a great day!!

Beth

[Jackie]

Thanks for sharing this - I would not have thought to use both pieces either, but it's a great idea! Do you have any secrets for slipping the Coluzzle shape out? I have a hard time snipping those little bits on the side and getting it right but it looks like your are perfect!

[Jen (genie1314)]

YEAH!! This is great! Thanks so much Julie!

[Sherry Cheever (HRB)]

Julie thanks for the tutorial. I would not have thought to use the acetate and have both positive and negative images (and in all the different sizes) -- of course, you know you ROCK!

[Sandie Carter]

Thanks for the tutorial. I more or less had an idea how to do this but your tutorial made it so much clearer in my mind - thanks heaps.