Masking - Basic

Something as simple as a little Post-It® Note adds lots of depth to your stamping.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Stamp the image you would like to have in the foreground (very front) of the scene on your cardstock.
   

   

2. Step 2

   Stamp the same image on a Post-It Note™, making sure that part of the image is on the sticky part of the paper.
   
   I stamped two images, since I have several mushrooms on my cardstock.
   
   

   

3. Step 3

   Carefully cut the images on the Post-It Note™ out with your scissors.
   
   Cut right on the line or even slightly inside of it.
   

   

4. Step 4

   Layer your Post-It Note™ images over those on your cardstock.
   

   

5. Step 5

   Stamp your second image over your mask. This image will appear to be in the background.
   

   

6. Step 6 (Optional)

   Once you have finished stamping over one image, remove the mask, place it over the next foreground image and continue to stamp.

   

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8. Step 7

   Color your image if necessary.

   

9. Step 8

   Finish your card.

   

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Masking - Basic. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!