Happy Valentine’s Day! You Make Me Happy Masking Technique Card

Happy Valentine’s Day From Me To You!

I shared this fun Valentine’s Day card earlier during my Online Sale-a-bration launch on Facebook. Furthermore, I have already shared a few of those fun projects with you here on my blog. I also meant to share this one with you a bit sooner. However, I have been dealing with some structural, physical issues that make it difficult to do too many hours of computer work. Consequently, this post is a little later than I would have liked! In addition, if you missed my online launch, you can request to join the group to see all the projects, get the tutorials, and watch the videos. (Please note, there is no charge to be in this group!) CLICK HERE TO JOIN

This is a fun card that can be used for Valentine’s Day, or anytime, to acknowledge those in your life that make you happy. It looks complicated. However, it’s created using a simple masking technique that packs a lot of punch!

Additionally – I have some happy news about the free, So Hoppy Together, Sale-a-bration stamp set that I used to create this card! (To learn more about Sale-a-bration – CLICK HERE) Beginning March 1st, Stampin’ Up! will be offering Sale-a-bration Coordination products for a limited time! One of them will be framelits for this this adorable stamp set! The framelits will be available from March 1st through March 31st OR while supplies last! Be sure to check my specials and offers page on March 1st for all of the juicy details!

The Masking Technique

Masking with shapes to highlight an image is one of my favorite techniques. This is probably due to so many shapes nowadays that can be created with dies and punches which means no fussy cutting!

Here is what you will need to duplicate this technique:

• Heart shaped die or punch
• Foam brayer
• Image stamp to highlight
• Ink pads
• Card stock
• Window Sheet (optional)
• Washi Tape or temporary adhesive

Follow these steps:

• Die cut or punch your heart shape from Window Sheet (You can also use paper or card stock. I like to use a window sheet and save it for future use.)
• Attach the shape to your card with washi tape rolled up underneath (or with temporay adhesive)
• Ink up your foam brayer and roll over your card randomly until you like how it looks.
• Carefully remove your Window Sheet shape (it will be covered in ink!)
• Stamp the image you want to highlight in the center of the image you created with mask.

Create your own Valentine’s Day You Make Me Happy Masking Technique card with this tutorial and shopping list:

But wait! Before you shop – you need to know about Sale-a-bration! Sale-a-bration is Stampin’ Up!’s premier annual sale! Given that, with every $50 you spend you will earn a FREE Sale-a-bration item of your choice! To learn more about Sale-a-bration – CLICK HERE.

For the tutorial with photo, measurements, shopping list, and directions – CLICK HERE 

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