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Decorative Masks For A Stencilled Background

July 24, 2021 Leave a Comment

Once again my determination to reorganise my craft studio has revealed an unused tool. Yesterday it was the Basic Pattern Decorative Masks that I found caught up in a stack of paperwork. These masks aren’t new but they are in the current Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue. They definitely hadn’t seen ink so when I finally stopped to play they were the first things I reached for. I loved how easy they were to use and couldn’t wait to turn the first one into a quick thank you card.

Simple stencilled background on this thank you card created using the Ornate Thanks Stamp Set and Basic Pattern Decorative Masks from Stampin' Up! #papercraftwithme

INK PAD AND A BRUSH

I began with a 6″ x 6″ piece of Basic White Card and taped it to the back of the decorative mask. Then using a Blending Brush I went over the mask with Smoky Slate ink. I deliberately added more ink in some places than others, so the finished design would have more interest.

With the card piece done I realised I’d need to decorate the envelope for my project. So I folded some scrap paper around a Basic White Medium Envelope leaving just the flap visible. Then using the same process I stencilled Smoky Slate ink onto the flap.

Creating the background was a really quick and easy process and took no more than five minutes. Once I was finished I rinsed the mask with water and set it aside to dry.

Next, using my Paper Trimmer I cut and scored some Basic Gray Card. Then I folded it along the scored line and sharpened the crease with a Bone Folder to create a card base.

Going back to my stencilled card I cut a piece 4″ x 5-1/4″ plus a 1″ x 5-1/4″ strip.

Using Multipurpose Liquid Glue (Tombow) I fixed the larger piece onto a 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″ layer of Magenta Madness Card. Then I glued that to the front of the card base,

Inside of card decorated with a stencilled edge created using the Basic Pattern Decorative Masks from Stampin' Up! #papercraftwithme

After cutting a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Basic White Card I glued the 1″ x 5-1/4″ strip down the right-hand side. Then I added a 1/8″ x 5-1/4″ strip of Magenta Madness Card up against the stencilled piece. Finally I glued the assembled layer inside the card base.

THANK YOU

Now I was ready to work on the focal point for my card and I began with the Ornate Thanks Stamp Set.

Using Basic Gray ink I stamped the large “Thank you” sentiment onto a 1/1/8″ x 4″ strip of Basic White Card. Then I glued that to a 1-1/4″ x 4″ strip of Magenta Madness Card and set it aside.

Simple stencilled background on this thank you card created using the Ornate Thanks Stamp Set and Basic Pattern Decorative Masks from Stampin' Up! #papercraftwithme

While I loved the stencilled background I decided that I needed an extra layer between that and the sentiment so I went looking for some options. In the end I chose the largest die from the Tasteful Labels Dies and used it to cut some Magenta Madness Card. The die also added a delicate embossed border just inside the edge which was a nice touch.

Using liquid glue again I attached the die-cut piece to the card front. Then I fixed the layered thank you sentiment across the middle with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

To finish I added a single diamond shaped embellishment from the Silver & Clear Epoxy Essentials Pack. With that my first project using the Basic Patterns Decorative Masks was complete.

DECORATIVE MASKS

There are four different patterns in the pack and I tested each one out using an ink pad and a Blending Brush. This was such an easy process and I used a 6″ x 6″ piece of Basic White Card for each test. This way when I come to make a project using one of the stencilled pieces I’d have enough to decorate the inside of a card as well as the front.

I also used each one of the masks to decorate the flap on some Basic White Medium Envelopes. I’ll store these with the stencilled card pieces for later so I know the envelopes will match.

Have you used stencils on your paper projects? Leave a comment below with your favourite technique, I definitely want to explore other options for this under-used tool.

PRODUCT LIST

Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Magenta Madness 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Magenta Madness 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White Medium Envelopes
Basic White Medium Envelopes
Silver & Clear Epoxy Essentials
Silver & Clear Epoxy Essentials
Ornate Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Ornate Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad
Basic Pattern Decorative Masks
Basic Pattern Decorative Masks
Tasteful Labels Dies
Tasteful Labels Dies
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Blending Brushes
Blending Brushes
Paper Trimmer
Paper Trimmer
Bone Folder
Bone Folder
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin' Dimensionals

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