Monday, August 4, 2008

Another challenge

As my final technique challenge on the Creative Team member at the Stamp Shack I provided information on a range of background masking techniques. Here are a few samples:



This one shows a layer technique using a torn paper mask and the new Ranger pigment inks. I used a range blending tool to achieve the even colors. The sky is made with the CB distress embossing folder.

This next card is a pop-up...alway guarenteed to have a fun surprise inside. I masked real ferns for the background on this one.








Spray ink or paint make for a fast background and some real glitz in person.



I made this last card for a new neighbor. I stippled around a mask by Heidi Swap for this one.

Thanks for letting me share!



6 comments:

  1. These are lovely Jan, what a great idea to use real leaves for masking!

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  2. I can't believe that your year is up! Your techniques have been so fun and inspiring over the year! Thanks so much for all that you have done! Your samples are amazing!

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  3. Jan these are A-MA-ZING!!! WOW they are beautiful. You know I love your techniques but these are positively awesome. Of course the dog pop-up is my favorite. What a card!! Love it!

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  4. You have taught me so many wonderful techniques this year with your amazing challenges, Jan. Thank you for all the time you spent putting them together. I adore your samples, most especially that happy little housewarming bird.

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  5. Lovely work, as usual!

    Julie (from Hero Arts Flickr Group) gave me a Blog award with instruction to pass it on to seven other people who had Blogs I felt were worthy of the prize. I selected your Blog as one of the winners because I really like it! Please go here: http://dominodebi.typepad.com/ and look under the entry “Lookit What I Got!” (dated 7-22-08) to get your award.

    Deborah (aka Gigi_001 at Hero Arts Flickr Group)

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  6. Jan, I haven't been to your blog in ages! Why? I don't know, but I WILL BE BACK! You've given me some GREAT ideas today, esp using the shimmer mist. I need to get those out again. Great challenges here.

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