APRVSN17D ~ Friday March 31 - 8 PM ~ Masking Fools ~ smadson

[smadson]

Challenge: Masking Fools
Hostess: smadson (Sharon)
Keyword: APRVSN17D
Date: Friday March 31st, 8:00 PM

Welcome to our Spring Virtual StampNight! (VSN) Our theme is April Fools, and that made me think of an April Fool jokes that I was part of in the past. When I worked we played a great one on our boss. We covered the bosses office with Post It notes! Quite a surprise for the boss on April Fools Day! It was funny, and fun, too. Luckily our boss had a good sense of humor!

So, remembering that is how I came up with this technique challenge! Masking, (with Post it notes). Masking is a great way to create a scene on your card. Basically, you stamp your image on your CS, then stamp it again on a Post It note or scrap of paper, or a special paper that will stick or not move. You fussy cut the image and put it over or �mask� your stamped image on your CS. Then you can stamp other things over that and they will look like they are in back of the first image. This is one of the first techniques I ever learned.

Here is a tutorial right here on SCS:Masking: Basic

Here is another tutorial: Die CutMasking


There are several different kinds of masking in resources and if you are really ambitious here is Falling Snow Scene tutorial using masks and masking fluid.

So as long as you use some kind of masking , you meet the requirements for this challenge.

Just have fun!
I can't wait to see what you come up with!

View the gallery for this challenge: HERE
View the April Fool's Gallery: HERE
View the April Fool's Challenge Thread: HERE

Here are some samples:

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1. ALL VSN CREATIONS MUST BE UPLOADED BY 10 P. M. EST ON Sunday, April 9.
2. You have 1 hour to complete the challenge, unless otherwise noted.....you do not have to count prep time!
3. We have a special gallery for the April Fool's VSN.
a) From the "Main Gallery" dropdown list on the first page of the uploader, choose Events and Special Collections.
b) From the Sub-gallery dropdown list, choose Virtual Stamping and Scrapbooking Nights ~ it's the last in the list.
c) From the new sub-gallery dropdown list choose April Fool's - it's the very top of the list.
4. Please remember to put in the correct keyword when uploading your image. Copying and pasting the challenge keyword is recommended to avoid typos.
5. Please do not combine VSN challenges...but you may combine any other challenges with a VSN challenge!

It is also highly recommended that you post a link to your creation in this chat thread to be sure your layout is seen. THANKS SO MUCH FOR PLAYING ALONG!!!

[smadson]

We are live!

[berlycece]

I was at lunch yesterday, in our mall, across from Jo-Ann's...

but my lunch meeting took a long time, it was raining, so my husband had to pick me up before he went to work 2nd shift.


I couldn't go browse in jo-ann's for masking fluid! boohoo!


Maybe I can get there in the next few days...I really want to make another card!

[tessaduck]

APRVSN17D Easter greetings Masking/sponging is one of my go-to color techniques. Love it!

[debdeb]

I had SO much fun playing your challenge, playing with one of my all time favorite retired OCL stamp sets! Here's granny on the beach!!

[CraftyMerla]

Here is my card for Sharon's "Masking Fools" challenge:

Hello You

[smadson]

Love the cards so far!


Here is mine for the challenge.

[annsforte3]

Here's mine!

[smadson]

And I wanted to say thank you Ann and Kim for making the samples for my challenge!

[annsforte3]

You are so welcome, Sharon!! It was a hoot!! LOL!

[muscrat]

Hopefully I can at least get my alpha sisters challenges done! Not tonight anymore though.

[smadson]

Oh, Kathy, I am so sorry for your catastrophe! I hope none of your craft stuff got ruined. On the other hand, you do have a week to do the challenge. I hope you get to do the challenge. Thanks for checking in.

[Kemernow]

Strut Your Stuff by Kemernow - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[sunstamper]

Here is my Peace Rainbow. Thanks Sharon!

[smadson]

Great cards, everyone! I am signing off for the night. I will look at any others tomorrow. Keep them coming!

[Shirleysgirl]

Here's mine, Sharon. Did your challenge first! ;)

Simple beauty by Shirleysgirl - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[smadson]

Thank you, Amy for doing my challenge first!


Good morning! Ready to play more VSN?

[annsforte3]

Had to do another, Sharon!!

This time for my Christmas card stash!!


Here is Joy of Christmas!

[cher]

My APRVSN17D Masked starfish

[Covington Crafter]

Thanks for a fun challenge, Sharon. Here's mine, Jest Time to Celebrate!.

[cnsteele]

Slowly catching up! I keep using this Hey, Chick set, but I love it!


Stacked Eggs

[FMcrafter]

Hi! Just checking out the challenge!

[smadson]

Hi, Lynn! Check ou the gallery, too. Some amazing ideas and cards I our Masking gallery!

Keep them coming!

[peeps321]

I combined the masking challenge with Kim's shaving cream one.....I know I won't have the time to do all the challenges this go round. I don't do masking very often but this card called for it so I was happy that you had this as your challenge Sharon! Thanks :p


APRVSN17K Camping Fun by peeps321 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[ScrappinCEO]

Happy to knock out 5 cards for my stash with this challenge! Thanks, Sharon!

Basket of Wishes by ScrappinCEO - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[scrapaholic007]

Sharon! so sorry mine was missed in my previous uploads! I think it was because I added 2 to Lee's challenge and it threw off my count. Oops!!
Here it is! APRVSN17D | Hello Poppies by scrapaholic007 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[AnniePanda]

This was hard but I had wanted to try it for a long while, watched Dina's video before. Didn't have the Frog tape so I used masking tape, upside down on the big die over the letter and held it in place with washi so I could slide it into the big shot. A bit awkward but I like how it turned out.
APRVSN17D Rejoice JAI by AnniePanda - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[DCinkit]

Used mask paper for the first time - love it! Fun challenge, Sharon. Thank you!

APRVSN17D I�m pulling for you by DCinkit - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers


Thanks for looking.

[JBgreendawn]

A silly one from me Sharon

APRVSN17D Normal by JBgreendawn - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[cdimick]

Masking is something I need to practice more. Thanks for the challenge Sharon!

APRVSN17D Blooming Well Wishes by cdimick - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[smadson]

Thank you everyone for playing my challenge! I will keep checking in to see your creations, so please link them up here, so I can check them out!

[MiamiKel4]

50 is nifty! Or so I'm told - LOL!

Thank you, Sharon, for this wonderful technique! I wouldn't have tried this had it not been for your challenge

APRVSN17D (50 .... looks good on you!) by MiamiKel4 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Jo Ann F.]

Here is my card with the masking technique.

[joella58]

Here's my card for this challenge! Happy Spring!!

APRVSN17D, Daffodil Thanks by joella58 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[hotwheels]

Here my card. I am not good at masking!
Masking Fools by hotwheels - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[smadson]

You still have time to play!

[ravengirl]

Here's my masking card. No surprise that it's CAS, right?

Masked Text Box

[Hawaiian]

Here you go Ms Tootsie . I'm finally realizing I'm suppose to post it to all the hostesses threads lol...

APRVSN17D Dreams Take Flight by Hawaiian - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[smadson]

Thank you for playing, Hawaiian! Congrats on your Queen status!

[Hawaiian]

Mahalo much sis Tootsie and mahalo for all you do for me and others as well!!