Last Thursday I enjoyed yet another class with my regular scrapbookers. It's a constant challenge (on my behalf) to come up with new layouts and color challenges. Sometimes I find inspiration from card, a magazine ad for home decor and often times from other creative people (better known as CASEing "copy and share everything").
This page, however, is a Lisa Original. Look at all them dots!!!!
I had so much fun teaching my customers how to use the new Polka Dots & Stripes Masks. They are not only easy but create a beautiful subtle background for your projects.
Here's a few tips:
- I prefer a sponge versus a dauber. I found I was too heavy-handed with the ink when I used a dauber, so experiment first.
- Sponge lightly. The intensity of your ink looks a lot lighter while the mask is still on the paper then when it's removed. I prefer to do a very light coat then carefully lift the corner of my mask and check to see if I have the shade I'm looking for. You can always add more color but you can't remove it.
- I used a few pieces of Painters Tape to hold my mask in place while I sponged. Worked great!
Don't overlook the fabulous masks in the catalog. Not only are there dots and stripes but there are hearts and stars, too!
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