Here you go….day #2 of our weekly FUN together! I have a TON of pictures because if you are anything like me….you do well with visuals! Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. I am going to let the pictures tell the story but I hope that you give it a try!
If you had POPPED onto my blog before I copy and pasted Susan’s article…please pop back to yesterdays post to read it – I know that you will be happy that you did as she is one amazing person that I have upmost respect and admiration for!
Here is the picture that you are used to each weekend…the one that they are side by side…. Darn I wish that we were all together as you really need to see and feel them! Before you judge, see the pictures below…the water~coloring is so fun…and you can CLEARLY see that it IS doable on Very Vanilla Paper, just have a soft touch!
Now for the TON of pictures….sit back and enjoy! ( I guess I should do a video) 🙂 It really is simple – follow the below steps…look at the pictures!
- Stamp the “lady” on a 3 1/4″ X 4 1/4″ piece of Very Vanilla in Early Espresso
- Take the “mask” that you created and place over-top of the stamped image and then stamp the scene in Soft Suede (this just some how seems to work – I did not use any stamp position tool….the size of the paper and the size of the stamp just work…(moral of this story is – just go for it – the girl..the scene….it all seems to work out in the end ~ remember, its Handmade not Hallmark)
- Stamp the lady again on whatever DSP you would like and fussy cut out the umbrella and dress, adhere with green glue
- Water color quickly (again, not stressing…it just works out) I used the Aqua Painter because that is what I am most comfortable with but the colored pencils would e super as well. You are just trying to add some interest and depth
- I matted the finished piece onto a Soft Suede Mat that is 3 3/8″ X 4 3/8″ I think that little pop adds! I added a piece of fun foam to the back to pop it up….true you could use a bunch of dimensionals but I like the “feel” of the solid lift and it goes through the mail perfectly.
- The Very Vanilla Piece that is against the Soft Sky card base is 4″ X 5 1/4″ and then I scored it on all 4 sides twice – I think that the scoring with the classic water-coloring makes a great statement
- Adhere it all together and stand back and SMILE! 😀
You can use sooooo many different products to mask from….stick it notes, regular paper and then put a removable adhesive to the back but what I like it a product called Inkadinkado…..and you can see that I am linking it to Amazon for reference….I like this because I can use the mask many, MANY times before re-doing it. (It has a great adhesive on the back and 1 pack will last you forever)
To be honest with you…..I made a dozen of these cards to have on hand and was able to use the same mask for them all! This truly was a fun card to make and I will say, I was proud of the end result…you see – I STICK MY NECK OUT LIKE A TURTLE and try new things! 😀
I just HAVE TO put in there – NO STRESSING about cutting this out – YOU can DO IT – I know you can! I like to keep my masks that I make in the stamp set that it goes with so I am not doing a search and rescue when I need it in the future.
In the below picture you will see the clean and crisp image of the girl…it is sunning just like this (I think) You could play around with different colors and keep it super simple. You can clearly see that the “points” on the umbrella are there even though you did not fussy cut them on the mask.
Sometimes I think that we “over think” things….like masking but it truly is a wonderful technique that will open many doors for many stamps that you have!
Now to the close ups that will show you the true beauty and ease of this whole process. It truly is super hard to put into words but hopefully I have shed some light for you!
I was super pleased with the end result and I hope that you enjoy the close ups….just looking at the image makes your mind say – wow, I would love to be there.
Well, I know that this was L O N G and a ton of pictures but I hope that I inspired you! You see…when you have great materials to work with – anything can be accomplished!
Please do not forget to pop back to yesterdays post to see the other version of the card and also you will see up-close the fabulous stamps that made this card.
Enjoy this Sunday and I hope that you are able to find some inky time for yourself. Please look at the stamp sets that you have and try this masking technique. Remember, a piece of “post it” would work perfectly to create a mask. It is just amazing how you can make an instant depth with this technique.
I honestly do not think you could ever go wrong with both of these stamps that I showcased. To me, they are classic because the art work in itself sets the stage. You can see that I do not have a sentiment at all on the front and to me, it looks great!
Remember, jammie shopping is SOOOOOOO on trend – so HIT that PAW PRINT and get some goodies…..and while your at it – make sure you watch the totals to get FREEBIE from SAB…..we are on the home stretch! See you Tuesday!
Happy Sunday Morning Susan . . . I’ve been up forever. I already drove my niece to the airport and I’m home.
I love today’s version. I think it so soft and you can almost sense a breeze. You can see her meandering down the path. Yesterday’s version is crisp and sharp and definite, a gal with a purpose.
Have a great day.
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You are truly a gal after my own heart. Isn’t the morning the best! I love the peacefulness that it brings! What a wonderful Aunt you are to be up so early. Wouldn’t it be wonderful walking down this path! Thanks for popping in!
Good Sunday morning to you Susan, What beautiful cards. I never would have thought about using 2 stamp sets LIke you did.It makes a beautiful background for the Beautiful You girl. I LOVE it. Thanks for showing all your lovely techniques. Have a great day. I have to get ready for church now. Keep showing us your gorgeous cards.
You are so sweet…I will try my best to keep creating but I do not know about you…but….there are times that you hit a wall and feel not creative….when that happens I usually take a walk! Thanks for the comment
I do love both these cards! Your pictures are perfect in describing the technique. I like the layers on today’s cards. The Soft Suede makes the image pop!
Hello my Maryland friend – I am glad that the pictures help because there are times that wonder if the point is getting across – darn, I wish that we all just lived together – it sure would make things easier!
Wow . . . I love the modern look of Saturday but the color brings a new spin and life to Sunday!
I hear you and I am with you….I honestly like both cards but I will say that water-coloring is so relaxing and rewarding to me….it is the stamp sets that make every thing look super!
Love, love , love it! I just ordered the Mediterranean Moments set and can’t wait to make this!
What color did you stamp the Mediterranean image with?
Hi Patty and thanks for popping in! I used the Soft Suede Ink – I love the softness of it and it was fun with water-coloring…..just use a light touch! Worked perfectly!
These two stamp sets work so well together. I love the cards. I have tried masking a couple of times. It does seem counter-intuitive to stamp the front image and work to the background by covering things up as you keep stamping, but I usually love what happens as I go. I often use my Misti to help.
Great points….it is a super fun technique and I do think that we all over think it to much worrying if we are doing it correctly…..it always seems to work out in the end! I adore my Misti but I did not have to use it today because the images are sooooo easy to just – GO FOR IT!
Gorgeous card and a great tutorial! Beautiful work! Thank you!
Whew…thanks – I always wonder if i the end – the photos and tutorial make sense! Thanks for popping in.
Love today’s card. Thanks for all the great tips. Your coloring is perfect…just enough without overpowering her. Great job! Have a great day!
Trust me, the color was super fast. I find it I just GO FOR IT….it works – it is when we try to second guess ourselves that we go over board! This is a great stamp set!
Both cards are so elegant! Each posses a beauty of their own. Bravo, Susan.
Thanks! How is that knee coming……Chris R and I are in training….she has the pom-poms and I have the megaphone ready to cheer you on your marathon!
Progressing ahead of the game, thank you ….PT is hard but so worth it….had the other one done last year so now I am good for another 100,000 miles!
Boy, do I ever have the pom poms, it is a wonder I don’t tip over!
Both cards are lovely but I love the pop you created with today’s card! These two stamp sets were the first two on my list to purchase….love them both. I have been practicing watercoloring on them both and haven’t seriously made a card yet. Time to get it done I think!! Thanks for sharing Susan’s story!! ?
You are too funny, I am sure you are a pro by now. Make it a “pack to yourself” to make a card with them – you will smile because YOU made it!
So much work put into your card but it’s absolutely lovely and it looks like a painting. A piece of art so a gold star for you ?!
This really was not a ton of work – trust me the typing of the blog took me sooooo much longer than making a dozen of these! It looks hard but once you have the mask….you are good to go!
Pretty ! I was really curious about your Step Up version. You certainly did add some color and life to this scene.
Frame worthy !
I am smiling – Frame worthy is priceless!
Absolutely loved Saturday’s. Loved Sunday’s even more. Adding color made the entire scene really pop.
That is the great thing about this stamp set…it looks intimidating to work with but honestly the artist did the hard work for us in making the stamp! I am looking forward to making more cards with the other stamps.
Beautiful card. It amazes me with just a little coloring the difference it made. Then the layers just added to the dimension. Love the comment about not worrying about her legs…..
I knew that you would like the “legs” comment – CUT THEM OFF – NOT NEEDED TODAY! I will say that I thought of you when the scissors snipped off her thighs! Paper Piecing is so much fun – just about as much fun as YOU are!
Susan, What a beautiful card. I love today’s card so much better. You did a fantastic job on this card. Thank you for the wonderful step by step directions. You are amazing.
Thank you, my frien, hugs, Ellen Hinds
Thanks Ellen. I guess you could say it’s like makeup….sometimes a touch does the job! So glad you liked it!
Susan, How beautiful! I always look forward to “Simple Saturday’s” AND “Step it Up Sunday’s”!! You are truly an inspiration! Thank you for the great tutorial!
Yeah! I am so glad that you enjoy these weekend posts. They are fun to do and I think that next weeks is a fun one….there are always way to tweak any project. Thanks for leaving a comment.
So pretty and fresh! I love them both and appreciate all the pictures and directions.
YIPPEE….mission accomplished! I always wonder if the message was clear enough you for to go out and make….it is a great card because of 2 great stamp sets!
I do like the bits of coloring you added to the background stamp, just to highlight some of it, not all of it. And again, I do like that soft color the background stamp is in.