rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #242

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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I'm so glad you could join me for this week's 

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge! It's all about

simple stamping today, but there are always 

ways to add a technique or fun fold to step it up 

without overwhelming the beginner stamper. Simple

stamping is for all levels of paper crafters!

I combined the stencils with a little masking to 

give the illusion of layering - what do you think?

I started by creating a mask of the envelope image onto a 

piece of copy paper using Smoky Slate ink and cut it out.

Next, I stamped the envelope image onto the card front using

Smoky Slate ink. I then set the mask on top of the stamped image

and placed the stencil on top of the mask. Using a blending brush, 

I lightly added Pool Party ink around the stamped image and removed 

the stencil.  Keeping the envelope mask on top, I stamped the mailbox

directly on top using Smoky Slate ink. You'll see once you remove 

the mask, it looks like the mail box is behind the letter. Masking

is so fun! I completed the card with the little hearts and sentiment.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Stamped with Love

Ink: Smoky Slate, Pool Party, Real Red

Paper: Basic White, Real Red

Accessories: Four Square Decorative Masks, Blending Brush, Stylish Shapes dies

Thanks for joining me today- I hope you give simple stamping a try!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa