Layering Decorative Masks At The Canada Inks Up! Blog Hop

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My card today features the Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks in the January-June 2022 Mini catalogue. These are just a bit different than the ones in the Annual Catalogue, as they allow you to create a layering effect with some of the images . . .  like my butterflies today. Some people call these stencils - they all allow you to do the same type of sponging colour onto cardstock. I do like the background designs as well as the more solid butterflies and flowers in the pack. Great value to work with our Blending Brushes too - makes it so easy to create smooth images in no time! The Blending Brushes wash up so well that I've been able to work with six for various colours - and you can rub off excess colour during your sponging on a microfiber cloth  - no need to wash up until you're are done!

I'm including some details and tips to get your images where you want them - hopefully they will encourage you to try this with your masks soon. If you don't have any masks you can always make your own with die cuts on Window Sheets or even cardstock - I'd love to see what you come up with from your crafting supplies!

Light tack painter's tape or some washi tape from your stash will help keep the paper and mask/stencil in place while you sponge. Be sure to cover up areas you don't want to sponge so there is no extra lines or colour where you didn't plan it. 

It's easy to go back and add the second layer of colour with the detailed design - and your original sponging does show through so you can easily line up the images. 

I usually try to add something to my envelopes - either on the front or the flap and this card is no different - easy to add some sponging with the brushes and mask on the back flap. The Silicone Mat underneath keeps every bit of inking where you want it! 

I did this card with my Craft and Chat last week and they all liked being reminded of how easy it is to use our Blending Brushes to add colour to our projects.  The greeting is from the Sale-a-bration set called Special Moments and is perfect to send to a friend!  Colours used were Balmy Blue with Highland Heather over top, and Pear Pizzazz for the background on the card and envelope. I also used some Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper behind my sponging layer - from Friendly Hello pack and added Fresh Freesia ribbon to coordinate! Does it make you think Spring?? 

Here's the masks in the Spring Mini for you to look at and if you are ready to buy I'd love to have you shop with me. Use this link to go direct to my store and shop online and you will get my thank you each month. If you use my current Host Code XB63GSJ6 I can include you in my draws for shared Host Rewards each month. Ask me for more info or to be on my list for my Zoom Craft and Chat nights.

Thanks for stopping by today and Happy stamping!

Ginny

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