Magical Masking Tape

Use masking tape to transfer ink for a unique background.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Tear off a strip of masking tape.

   

2. Step 2

   Ink up your strip with ink.

   

3. Step 3

   Place tape over glossy cardstock.

   

4. Step 4

   Repeat with same ink or different ink if you want to add more strips and colors.

   

5. 

6. Step 5

   Place a piece of scrap paper over the strips and burnish them.

   

7. Start peeling your tape strips off your cardstock.

   

8. Step 6

   Peel off all tape strips.

   

9. Let ink dry.

   

10. Step 7

    Use you background for your project.

    

Video!

Your Turn

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