Before jumping into today's project, I want to share what took place one afternoon this week in my Stampin' Peace Studio. I had some young crafters visit. My niece Avery has been watching Jameson, Addison, and Beau this summer, and asked if she could bring them over for a "crafternoon". Of course, I said yes. (FYI…these same kids were here 2 years ago when my other niece Alison watched them, so it was fun to have them back. And they were excited to be back.)
Left to right in photo above, 2nd graders Beau and Addison, my niece Avery who is starting her sophomore year at The Ohio State University, and 4th grader Jameson.
We first made cards from the April 2021 So Cool Paper Pumpkin Kit. Do you remember it? Each child made 2 popsicle cards, 1 watermelon card, and 1 rainbow card. They each talked about giving one to their new teacher as "Meet the Teacher" was the next day. They decorated blank art journals with stickers and then ecorated gift bags to put their cards and other goodies in using Stampin' Write markers. Then we had an ice cream treat. Afterwards, the kids could create on their own using card stock and retired Designer Series Paper. They made signs for their rooms and cards for their mom and dad. All in all, it was a fun "crafternoon" for all of us.
My sister Joan (Avery's mom) stopped over. The kids had fun sharing what they made with her.
The kids are ready to head home with all their paper crafts and big smiles. And I got big hugs!
Now, let talk stamping techniques using Masking Paper!
I've enjoyed playing with and discovering various ways to use new products. Recently, I've been experimenting with Stampin' Up! Masking Paper – the new surprise product in our 2022 – 2023 Annual Catalog! And you know what? I love it. In this FB Live video replay, I demonstrate a variety of ways to use this new product to create amazing cards. So enjoy watching this video and discovering the many different ways to use Stampin' Up! Masking Paper. Be sure to add this new product to your next order so you can try all these fun Masking Paper Techniques.
Cutting Dimensions for "friend" cards above and below:
- Evening Evergreen card base = 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4" on long side, fold in half.
- Basic White card stock inside = 5 1/4" x 4"
- Basic White layer = 5" x 3 3/4"
- Merry Merlot layer = 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
Cutting Dimensions for Love & Laughter card above:
- Merry Merlot card base = 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4" on long side, fold in half.
- Basic White card stock (cut 2 – for inside card & front of card) = 5 1/4" x 4"
Cutting Dimensions for Love & Laughter card above:
- Soft Succulent card base = 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4" on long side, fold in half.
- Basic White card stock (cut 2 – for inside card & front of card) = 5 1/4" x 4"
Cutting Dimensions for gift enclosure card above:
- So Saffron card base = 3" x 6", score at 3" on long side, fold in half.
- Basic White card stock (cut 2 – for inside card & front of card) = 2 5/8" x 2 5/8"
- Basic White card stock for masking & blending ink = 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Stampin' Up! products used – Click on any link to be directed to my online store or contact me to order.
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I hope this post gives you techniques and inspiration to use Stampin' Up! Masking Paper in your card making and other paper crafts. It's always fun to introduce a new product into your creating.
Have a wonderful weekend. I'll be dog sitting and writing more blog post and class to go tutorials.
Stampin' Peace hugs to you!