Daydream Paris Scene Card with Masking Technique

A project from our live show IMALA COLLECTION 25 - Join Carley for her brand new launch on Create and Craft TV - Broadcast 2nd Feb 23 · 02/02/2023 · watch it from 45:00

An elegant travel-themed card featuring a Parisian scene with a girl character. This project demonstrates the patsy masking technique to layer stamps seamlessly and create a complete scene composition.

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Step by step

1. Stamp the girl character on copier paper to create a patsy (mask) for layering. ▶ watch 45:15
2. Position the patsy on your card base and stamp the background scene (Eiffel Tower or Paris elements) over the top. ▶ watch 45:45
3. Ensure you apply extra pressure around the edges of the patsy to avoid a halo effect. ▶ watch 46:15
4. Remove the patsy carefully to reveal the seamlessly layered image. ▶ watch 46:45
5. Colour the scene using watercolour or markers, starting with loose washes for the background. ▶ watch 47:30
6. Add skin tones to the character using blended watercolour, rotating your brush to soak up colour rather than dabbing. ▶ watch 48:30
7. Layer decorative paper behind your coloured image on vellum or cardstock. ▶ watch 49:30
8. Add your chosen sentiment (take me to Paris, make a wish, or daydream) to complete the card. ▶ watch 50:30

Tips from the show

• Always apply extra pressure when stamping over a patsy to ensure a crisp, seamless result
• Rotating your brush into the ink rather than dabbing helps achieve better colour saturation and blending
• Dirty water (used watercolour water) creates beautiful tonal effects and transparency

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