Technique Tuesday Blog Hop - Masking Techniques / Stamping With Melva

Technique Tuesday Blog Hop - Masking Techniques

Tuesday 7 February 2023

It's time for another Technique Tuesday Blog Hop. This month the theme is Masking. I love to do masking with the Stampin' Up! Masking Paper - makes it so easy. Check out this fun card featuring the Playing in the Rain Stampset from the Stampin' Up! January to April Mini Catalogue. Isn't it fun!I love it when you can create a card where one image appears in front of the other - that's done by masking off or covering over the first image and stamping on top. Then colouring the 2 images. Always used to make me wonder how they did that!

Check out my fun card with the fox and bunny playing in the rain!

Instructions

Cut Pool Party cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and score at 4 1/4". Fold and burnish on scoreline using Bone Folder to form card base
Cut Basic White cardstock 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"
Cut Designer Series Paper 4" x 5 1/4"
Adhere Designer Series Paper to Basic White cardstock
Adhere to card base
Cut Basic White cardstock 3 1/2" x 4 3/4"
Stamp fox image in middle of Basic White cardstock about 1" from top using Tuxedo Black Memento ink
Stamp same image on Masking Paper and cut out - I like to use Paper Snips so that I can cut right on the stamped line
Place cut out image over top of the stamped image - TIP - do not press down hard on the Masking Paper or it may tear the paper when you remove it. You can apply the Masking Paper to your pants or shirt sleeve to remove some of the stickiness before putting over image.
Stamp second image using Tuxedo Black Memento ink - partly behind to the right of the first image
Remove Masking Paper - gently pull off so you don't tear the Basic White cardstock
Colour images - I used Smoky Slate, Sweet Sorbet and Blushing Bride for the bunny and SU400 and SU 600, Daffodil Delight and Sweet Sorbet for the fox and Dark Pool Party for the puddle
Stamp rain drops using Pool Party ink
Stamp sentiment in bottom left corner using Sweet Sorbet ink
Adhere to Designer Series Paper
Adhere Loose Daisy Embellishments to bottom right corner.
Cut Basic White cardstock 4" x 5 1/4"
Cut DSP 3/4" x 5 1/4"
Adhere to bottom of Basic White cardstock
Adhere to inside of card.

You can find all of the supplies for this card in my Online Store.

Check out my Youtube Video for tips and tricks to make this card. Don't forget to subscribe to my Stamping with Melva YouTube Channel!

Now it's time to be inspired by all of the Projects in our Blog Hop!

I hope we have inspired you!

Shopping with Me!

Use the following links to PDF copies of the catalogues:

Annual Catalogue

Click here to request a catalogue.

Please be sure to use the current Host Code EWMTENSQ to receive a free gift from me. When you place a $50 order (before shipping and taxes) using the Host Code, I'll send you a Thank You card by mail and a FREE tutorial by email as a thank you. If your order is over $200, please do not use the Hostess Code as you'll qualify for Stampin' Rewards, but I'll still send you the Thank You card and tutorial!

You can also purchase this tutorial with 13 "Fancy Fold" Themed tutorials for $20! Check them out in my Square Store!

Creativity Abounds January 2023 - Fancy Folds

$20.00

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Here's my Portrait Double Z Fold card that is included in the tutorial.

Monthly Card Club

I'm excited to be offering a Monthly Card Club either In Person or by mail. Each month I will select a stamp set or bundle to feature. You will make 3 cards with envelopes and receive 1/2 package of Designer Series Paper, package of Embellishments and a roll of ribbon. Cost is $45 In Person (or local pick up) and $50 mailed.

You can join my club monthly. If you join for 6 consecutive months and get a swag bag valued at $25 from me as a gift.

The In Person classes will be held on the last Sunday of each month from 10am to 12noon or 1-3pm. Space will be limited to 3 people per class and masks will be mandatory (as well as any other requirements announced by the Provincial Health Officer).

Registration is now open for the February Club featuring Rain or Shine - this is a new suite from the January to April Mini Catalogue. Registration closes February 12th.

Check out these adorable sneak peeks!

Your Creativity Awaits

The January Kit features Queen Bee - this is an amazing bundle from the January to April Mini Catalogue!

Do you love to craft and are you looking for a kit that ships directly to you each month with special perks each month? Then you will LOVE “YOUR CREATIVITY AWAITS”!

With “Your Creativity Awaits”, each month you will receive an exclusive make and take kit (2 cards of 4 designs) plus a PDF Tutorial. All for only $60 per month shipped directly to you or $56 local pick up.

After 6 consecutive months of membership, you will receive a thank you of $25 product credit (before shipping and taxes) to spend on whatever you choose!

Each month, the Design Team will choose one stamp set or bundle and design fun projects for you to create. The stamp set is included in your kit. If you don't already own the dies or punch, you may add it to your kit or use what you have.

Featured stamp set - Queen Bee

8 Cards (2 each of 4 different designs) - designed by Your Creativity Awaits Team

Exclusive Project tutorials you can follow along with to create your cards

Extra product (value will depend on the price of the stamp set)

Cost

Shipped: $60 monthly

Porch Pick-up: $56 monthly

Add on Queen Bee Dies for $33 more (total is $93 mailed or $89 local pick up)

Your Creativity Awaits Kit Timelines

The upcoming kit information including supplies needed will be announced by the 15th of the previous month

Kits will be shipped and tutorials emailed out by the 4th Tuesday of the month (subject to unforeseen delays in the shipment of product from Stampin’ Up!)