Spotlighting Technique
by Beate Johns
This technique is great to spotlight part of your image. It's a fun way to use detailed stamps and only color part of of the image.
Supplies
- Two paper punches or cutting system that gives you nested shapes
- Outline image stamp
- Coloring mediums (here Aqua painter and waterbased ink)
- Cardstock (here Shimmery White)
- Black Stazon™
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Stamp the main image in Black Stazon™ ink.
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Step 2
Stamp the part of the image that will be highlighted again, this time on a smaller piece of cardstock.
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Step 3
Punch out the part of the image that will be highlighted.
(Or use a cutting system to cut it out.)
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Step 4
Color in the punched image.
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Step 5
Adhere image to a slightly bigger, colored cardstock punch out.
This will draw attention to the image.
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Step 6
Line up the layered punch out over the main image and tape down.
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Step 7
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 Spotlighting Technique. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
Questions and Comments
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