Hello. I’m honored to be part of the Simon Says Stamp Blog Hop celebrating STAMPtember, a month long stamping celebration. When September rolls around, I mean STAMPtember, I get as excited as a kid on Christmas morning! Like I’ve said, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! 🙂
There are so many great products in the STAMPtember release, but THIS die is one of my favorites. I wanted to share how you can use a die (it can be any die) as a mask with different mediums. For all the cards, I die-cut the die from THIS paper to create the mask and used THIS amazing stamp set for the sentiments.
Here are the seven mediums I experimented with the mask…
1. COLOR SPRAY
This is a great medium to spray right on top of the mask to get a fun graffitti type look. I used THIS color shine spray in gold and it’s gorgeous…
2. MARKERS/MARKER SPRITZER
THIS is a great tool that I don’t use often enough. I placed a purple marker in the nozzle and sprayed to achieve a similar look to the first card. This is great too if you want more control of where the splatters go…
You could also use any kind of marker and scribble on top of the mask for a fun look!
3. EMBOSSING POWDER
After laying the mask on the paper, I applied THIS small VersaMark ink cube on top and sprinkled on THIS beautiful embossing powder…
*NOTE: For the rest of the card designs, I transformed the die-cut by cutting the small flower off the side. This is a great way to stretch your supplies.
4. EMBOSSING PASTE
I only have THIS white embossing paste because it’s easily colored with inks. I used THIS and a little of THIS ink to color the paste and applied it directly over the mask. I love the texture embossing paste gives…
5. WATERCOLOR
I used THESE watercolors to add color on top of the mask. The mask didn’t hold up well with the water (it seeps under a bit), but I really like the results…
6. INK
I used THIS pigment ink pad to swipe across the mask. However, you can use any ink. I think blending on Distress ink would give a great look…
7. ACRYLIC PAINT
This is another medium I don’t grab often enough. I just did a couple of swipes of THIS acrylic paint over the mask…
These are just a few ideas. Try using your dies to create masks and experiment with mediums.
KEEP HOPPING
The next stop on the hop is one of my favorite artists, Heather Hoffman. Click HERE to start at the beginning of the hop. Also, make sure to check out the fun Dream Craft Room Giveaway HERE!
P.S. I’ve shared a few other ideas using STAMPtember products HERE and HERE in case you want to check them out. Have a great day and happy hopping!
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September 6, 2016
This is a neat idea that makes such beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing!
September 6, 2016
Your cards were great and all the different colors change the looks on some of the cards.
September 6, 2016
What a great set of cards! I love the embossing powder example! 🙂
September 6, 2016
Clever ideas and beautiful results, thanks for sharing!!
September 5, 2016
Thanks for showing so many techniques! They're all beautiful too 🙂
September 5, 2016
Neat way to use the die cut, Heather! Thanks for showing us all the different mediums we can use. 🙂 ~ Andrea
September 5, 2016
What a great instructional, Heather, and beautiful cards! Thanks so much for sharing with us and for participating in this great hop and giveaway.
September 5, 2016
What a great instructional, Heather, and beautiful cards! Thanks so much for sharing with us and for participating in this great hop and giveaway.
September 5, 2016
OMG ! Lots of technique for a single die ! So nice from you to explain all those techniques ! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win. Izzy Scrap
September 5, 2016
So fun!! What a great set of cards!!!
September 5, 2016
So many great ideas for getting lots of different looks with the same die; thank you!
September 5, 2016
Lots of techniques on the same stamp, very nice cards!
September 5, 2016
Thank you for showing so many great techniques!
September 5, 2016
Impressive set of cards!! Loved all the mediums used.
September 5, 2016
Fun collection of cards. I love how you showed us all the different ways to use these products on your card. Thanks for sharing.