Fun with Decorative Masks

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Today's card is featured over at Stylin' Stampin' Inkspiration and highlights SU's new set of decorative masks. Instead of 2 8 1/2" by 8 1/2" masks per package, the new Happy Pattern set features 4 6" by 6" masks. I decided to make two cards using two different masks.

The first card was inspired by the great rainbow cards I've seen on Pinterest. I wanted to use the mask to make my own rainbow. And I love the results! A simple large sentiment helps fill the space but doesn't overshadow the mask. Finishing the card with some sequins was the perfect touch!

• Stamps: Hello Life
• Inks: Watermelon Wonder, Calypso Coral, Hello Honey, Cucumber Crush, Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry, Staz-on Black
• Cardstock: Smoky Slate, Whisper White
• Accessories: Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim, Gold Sequin Trim
• Tools: Happy Patterns Decorative Masks

The second card used one of the other masks for a simple one layer card. I wanted to featured my favorite 2014-2016 In Colors: Lost Lagoon and Blackberry Bliss. I threw in some Tip Top Taupe and Sahara Sand to balance out the color. Simple but cute.

• Stamps: Work of Art
• Inks: Lost Lagoon, Blackberry Bliss, Tip Top Taupe
• Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Whisper White
• Accessories: Lost Lagoon Satin Stitched Ribbon, Blackberry Bliss Satin Stitched Ribbon
• Tools: Happy Patterns Decorative Masks

Fancy Folds Class - Part 1

In May I held a class featuring four cards with fancy folds. I tend to keep the same style of cards, but decided this was a great chance to learn some new techniques.

Card #1

To make this great card, cut your base cardstock to 5 1/2" by 11".  Score at 2 1/8", flip around and score at 2 1/8". From there fold the smaller scored pieces inward. Decorate the front and inside of the card and it's finished.

I chose to use some of my leftover All Abloom DSP as my base palette. The big cut-out butterfly and coordinating stamped butterflies add that extra touch.

• Stamps: Hello Darling (retired); Papillon Potpurri
• Inks: Strawberry Slush (retired); Blushing Bride
• Cardstock: Daffodil Delight; Pistachio Pudding (retired); Blushing Bride; All Abloom DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Daffodil Delight Ribbon; Jewels
• Tools: Butterfly Thinlits

Card #2

The trick to this card or any cut out card is to place your framelit off the cardstock. I love the layered look of these floral frames. Simple card but very cute. I don't have a specific measurement for this card, I just folded the paper and lined up my framelit.

• Stamps: Itty Bitty Banners (retired)
• Inks: Blackberry Bliss
• Cardstock: Blackberry Bliss; Moonlight DSP (retired)
• Accessories:
• Tools: Floral Frames Framelits (retired); Itty Bitty Framelits (retired)

Retiring Series: Hello Darling and Painted Blooms

The new catalog is coming... But before we get there, I'm highlighting some of my favorite retiring stamp sets and retiring DSP. I just bought the Hello Darling stamp set and of course it goes on the retiring list. But that's okay, I'm definitely keeping this set for awhile. It is so romantic! I decided to feature the big solid flower but couldn't pick just how. How about layering the sentiment right one top? Perfect. A frame made from beautiful floral paper and a sparkly jewel complete the card!

• Stamps: Hello Darling
• Inks: Blushing Bride; Rose Red
• Cardstock: Blackberry Bliss; Painted Blooms DSP
• Accessories: Rhinestones
• Tools: Floral Frames Framelits