Creating a card with masks is such a satisfying project. The Layers of Beauty bundle includes a set of 5 masks that will make you feel oh-so-talented. This version is in shades of purple:

• Stamps: Layers of Beauty
• Color Palette: Basic White, Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, Memento Black
• Accessories: Stamp Cut and Emboss Machine, Layers of Beauty dies and masks, Deckle Rectangle dies, Something Fancy dies, Blending Brushes, paint brush, Ink Refill, Purple Fine Shimmer Gems,Iridescent Striped Trim, Stampin’ Dimensionals, washi tape (pattern doesn’t matter, it’s for securing the mask)

Don’t be put off by that list of supplies! Once you have everything out, this is a very relaxing and enjoyable process. Stamp a stack of that big, beautiful floral and get busy – you’ll love creating new color combinations!

Pro tip: Use a light hand with the blending brush, especially with Old Olive and Highland Heather. I used Highland Heather with masks #2 and 3, but kept it verrrrry light on #2 and was more generous on mask #3. I also added a bit of Gorgeous Grape on mask #3 in the center of the flowers. There’s no rule that says only one color per mask!

I’ve tried all the techniques for splatters, and paint-brush-with-diluted-ink is my favorite. I can control the intensity of the color by changing the ink to water ratio. I also like having control over number and size of the splatters based on how much water I load onto the brush. “Control” is a loose word here: be certain your craft desk is free of anything you don’t want splattered before you start! IYKYK.

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