Happy Monday. :-) I hope you all had a great weekend. Ours felt a little hectic for some reason, although there really wasn't much going on now that I look back at it...not sure why I felt so busy! :-)
But, anyway...it's my turn to do the Make it Monday video for Papertrey Ink. This week's technique is Ghost Masking (or 2-step Masking). You can see the video HERE. It's great for single layer cards.
I made another card set this morning using this technique. My cards this morning are a quick and easy version. The card in the video uses multiple stamps and ink colors for the background. My cards today use just the large single bouquet stamp from the new Lace Bouquet set and one ink color per card.
I used the same mask for all six cards...so only one run through the diecut machine to create the mask. The whole set only took me 15-20 minutes. The technique is kind of fun because it makes you stop and wonder how it was done...but it's really pretty easy. The look is similar to layering a vellum diecut over stamping, but personally, I don't have the best luck working with vellum. My ink always smudges and I have trouble finding an adhesive that doesn't show through. I decided it was more fun using it as a mask that I could toss when I was finished. :-) I hope you'll play along and try it out!
In other news, I've been asked to join the Fancy Pants design team for the coming year!
I'm super excited to work with a paper/sticker company again...it's been awhile! I love my stamps of course, but I'm excited about playing with pretty papers and embellishments again too! I'm also hoping it gets me back into the scrapbooking groove a little more. I really do miss it and my kids miss it too...they always love looking through their books...but sadly the last few years worth of photos are just sitting on my computer. :-(
So you'll be seeing my work over on the Fancy Pants blog and I'll be sharing some peeks of the new lines here soon! For now, here's a card using their beautiful Winterland collection (available HERE, HERE and HERE)...
I used a Hero background stamp over the top of some subtle patterned paper from the Winterland collection, then topped it off with the "chill out" journaling card, a border sticker and some chipboard snowflakes. I layered one of the snowflakes over a Filter Paper circle for a little added dimension.
Ok...I'd better get moving...lots and lots of things on the to-do list this week! Thanks for stopping by.
Finished size: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"
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These cards are so pretty! I love the masking technique you used! Congratulations on the Fancy Pants team! You are a perfect fit for them!
Posted by: Jingle | January 16, 2012 at 01:05 PM
These are terrific Betsy! I really enjoyed your tutorial. Thanks for sharing!
Best of luck with your new team venture! Congrats!
Posted by: richard | January 16, 2012 at 01:31 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Theresa S. | January 16, 2012 at 01:58 PM
This technique is so stinkin' fabulous, Betsy!! You're a genius!! And I LOVE the cards...so gorgeous. Congrats on working with Fancy Pants! (love them too...)
Posted by: Rachel P. | January 16, 2012 at 02:14 PM
I love this technique, I'll definitely try this at home.
Have fun with Fancy Pants, I'll look forward to your work.
Eveline.
Posted by: Eveline van Heijst | January 16, 2012 at 02:38 PM
Oh wonderful!! More Betsy Goodness on my screen :0) I love all the things you've done with this new lace set - just sooooo pretty! All the very best on the Fancy Pants team - you're an asset wherever you go and they must be absolutely *thrilled* that you said yes!
Posted by: Nerina | January 16, 2012 at 04:43 PM
Congrats on your new DT gig, Betsy, that's awesome!!
Thank you SOOO much for this MIM... You are amazing with stamps, and I envy your eye... but you are so generous to share your tricks with us! I looooooved your recent MIM with using sentiment stamps and distress inks to make backgrounds - I went crazy with that technique. I am just about to go try this one, because it looks so great!
Posted by: Meredith | January 16, 2012 at 05:03 PM
Gorgeous cards Betsy! Congrats on joining FP. I am SO glad to hear we'll be seeing more of your scrapbooking- your pages are why I became such of fan of yours to begin with!
~Amber T
Posted by: ~Amber T | January 16, 2012 at 06:01 PM
Your Make it Monday technique is SO fabulous, Betsy! I really want to try it out...I LOVE it with the lace stamps, WOW! Congrats on your new DT, too. Can't wait to see what you do with all of that FANCY paper :)!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | January 16, 2012 at 06:21 PM
Gorgeous cards and loved your Make it mondays video..super cards with that idea today too!
Congrats on joining FP.
Posted by: Holly Saveur | January 17, 2012 at 07:43 AM
The two-step masking technique looks so cool...I'm going to go watch the video. Huge congrats on the Fancy Pants DT!! I saw the announcement and was so happy for you! Any chance of you doing a Fancy Pants class at AWDML? ;)
Posted by: Jocelyn Olson | January 17, 2012 at 08:27 AM
Beautiful cards and the masking technique is awesome. I always LOVE your cards! Congrats on the Fancy Pants DT! I don't even want to think that you will leave Papertrey Ink.
Posted by: Laura | January 17, 2012 at 09:17 AM
I just love what you did with the MIM...I did the many stamp version, and it was so easy to mess up. I will try it with one big stamp now. Congrats on the Fancy Pants DT. I love what I've seen so far.
Posted by: Kathy Ethington | January 17, 2012 at 12:26 PM
Betsy!
LOVE your Masking Technique!!Thanks for showing us! Your card looks GREAT!!!!! LOVE IT!!!! & Oooooh, can't wait to see some of those pretty new papers you'll be working with! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :)
Posted by: Becky Green | January 17, 2012 at 03:44 PM
your cards are so beautiful.. Gorgeous work!
Posted by: Patricia Cugnod | January 18, 2012 at 01:52 AM
I love Betsy and I love Fancy Pants! Can't wait!!
Posted by: jan m | January 18, 2012 at 07:58 PM
I look forward to trying the masking technique, and congrats on making Fancy Pants! Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Jan Garber | January 19, 2012 at 10:14 AM
Your card set is stunning, Betsy!
And congratulations on joining the Fancy Pants DT! I'm looking forward to seeing what you create for them (especially some scrapbooking layouts!)
Posted by: Leigh Penner | January 19, 2012 at 12:17 PM
I loved your video and the cards!
Thanks for reminding us old timers of tricks we forget about!
R
Posted by: Rieca | January 19, 2012 at 12:57 PM
THESE are SOOOO kewl! GREAT video!! CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS on Fancy Pants DT!! You'll rock it!
Posted by: Emily B | January 19, 2012 at 11:36 PM
I just ordered Rosie Posie this week and can't wait to get it. I love your masking technique - the video was great! Congrats on joining the Fancy Pants team. When I was younger we had a little black poodle named Fancy Pants. He was a honey and gave us 18 years of delight.
Posted by: Donna K | January 20, 2012 at 10:37 AM
Congrats on joining the Fancy Pants DT, can't wait to design with you!! :)
Posted by: Sarah Mullanix | January 21, 2012 at 09:43 AM
Betsy, Congratulations! Fancy Pants is so lucky to have you as a part of their DT. I love your crafty talent!
Posted by: Roxann | January 22, 2012 at 05:24 PM