Stamping 101: Masking Technique
December 10, 2009 
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Masking is the technique of covering a stamped image so that other images may be placed over it. You can create an interesting design by overlapping images which adds depth to your artwork. Watch this video to see masking in action.
Happy Card
- Bella patterned paper
- Smokey Plum, Hollyhock and Olive inks
- With Love stamp set
- Brads
- Card pattern: Wishes – Left Eclipse (see p. 64 for assembly instructions)
Here is a sample of the masking technqiue:
Here’s the finished card:
Check out the complete Stamping 101 series for more tips and techniques!
I love your videos. I came across one earlier today quite by accident. I had been searching for Clearly the Best. In my opinion yours is the best. You’ve made your instructions easy to understand and I could listen to the sound of your voice for hours. (and love your cat . . . mine just had to come between me and my screen.) I am in Texas and have never been to a CTMH demonstration but did manage to become a demonstrator from an item on eBay four years ago. I’m no competition so far away and I’ve never demonstrated it to anyone. I can aspire to be more like you but I tend to trip on my own tongue:)I will just keep coming back to watch you do things as you do them so well. Thank you . . . Virginia
Virginia, thank you for your kind words and feedback! I’m glad the videos are helpful to you. They’re not easy to make which is why I don’t make a lot. But you’ve inspired me to keep making more. Thanks again!