Dinky Tree Mask Greeting Cards by Nikki Acton

Today I have been playing with one the newest range of That’s Crafty! Dinky Stencils and Masks – Tree (TC085). I have created 2 cards, using the mask in slightly different ways.

For the blue tree – I started with a piece of card I had randomly spritzed some Distress sprays on, and allowed to dry. I placed the mask down and secured with stencil tape/ removable tape. I then used Cut and Dry foam to apply Versamark through the open areas of the mask – pouncing gently ensuring I gained full coverage. I removed the mask and heat embossed with clear embossing powder. This has now sealed the area behind the tree. I then spritzed with Mermaid Lagoon Distress spray – but this now only colours the un-embossed area – so the tree itself.

For the white tree – I started with blank card. I applied Versamark over the mask itself – so adding the ink to the actual tree. I secured it (Versamark side down) to the blank card and ran this through my Big Shot (I place it between photocopy paper). This transfers the ink onto the card and I heat embossed with clear powder again. This seals the tree area allowing me to add colour to the background – again I used Distress sprays – but inks would work just as well.

I trimmed my tree cards and mounted on some Distress Oxide backgrounds I had previously created. I do love the versatility of masks and stencils!

  

See you next week.

Nikki

Addicted to Art

Supplies

That’s Crafty! Dinky Mask – Tree - TC085

Distress Oxides

Distress Sprays

Clear Embossing Powder

Versamark

Ranger Archival Ink

Removable Tape

Ranger Cut n Dry Foam

Alternative Happy Birthday Stamp: PaperArtsy Mini’s by Emma Godfrey – EM18