Woodland Wildlife Stamp and Mask Halo Card

A project from our live show HSN OCTOBER PRODUCT PREVIEW - Join me for my Sneak Peek - Broadcast 24th October 24 · 24/10/2024 · watch it from 1:16:00

Create a stunning woodland wildlife card featuring a stamped animal design with a dramatic white halo effect. Using a coordinating stamp, mask and stencil system, you'll make your chosen creature appear to pop from an intricate patterned background in natural kraft tones. The masking technique creates a striking border around your subject, ensuring it stands out beautifully against the busy decorative paper.

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Step by step

1. 

   Select a piece of patterned paper from the Woodland Wildlife collection. Choose your preferred design from the available papers in the kit.

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2. 

   Choose a stamp from the set, such as the bear. Ink the stamp with black ink using your stamp pad.

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   Stamp the animal image onto the patterned paper using black ink. The stamped image will blend into the busy background pattern.

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4. 

   Position the coordinating mask over the stamped bear image on your card panel, ensuring it aligns correctly to cover the animal completely.

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   Secure the mask in place with low-tack tape if needed to prevent it from shifting whilst you work.

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   Using a white ink pad, gently tap around the edges of the mask to create a halo effect around the stamped animal image. This will help the animal stand out from the background.

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   Blend white ink outward from the mask using a blending tool to create a soft, fading halo effect around the bear and forest scene.

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   Carefully peel away and remove the masking paper from the card to reveal the bear with a striking white halo effect around it, making the animal stand out against the stamped forest background.

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Tips from the show

• The mask is durable, so handle it carefully and look after it for repeated use.
• You can use low-tack tape to secure the mask, making it removable without damaging your card.
• The exterior mask can also be used with a brown ink pad to create a brown bear with a white halo effect.

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