Sunday 18 March 2012

Less is More - Masking

Hi everyone :)
Another week gone and it's the Less is More challenge again!
This week Chrissie and Mandi are asking us to try masking.....
Oh No!
I did it last week for the script challenge and found it hard (usually the ink ends up where it shouldn't...)
But I gave it a go yesterday :)
 I stamped the sentiment first and then the butterfly. Then made a mask (with a post it note) for the tail of the 'g' and the butterfly before stamping over them both with the frame stamp.  I used SU inks and Unity stamps and used my stamp-a-majig for placement - I would be lost without this useful tool!


I matted the stamped card on melon mambo card and popped it up on thin foam pads.
The blue ribbon is May Arts and the tiny button is by Fancy pants.

I have to admit......I did enjoy making this card!
The ink actually went where it was meant to and I didn't trail my card through any ink pads :)

If you're celebrating Mother's Day today, I hope you're having a lovely day.
Three little faces appeared at my bedside this morning, holding a tray and looking a bit anxious.
I had breakfast in bed (toast & marmalade!) lovingly made and it tasted delicious :)
Best present ever!

Thanks for visiting today.
Sarah xx

P.S. I got another surprise this morning - I was chosen for the spotlight at Sweet Stampin' for my Mother's Day card for Mum - delighted :)

16 comments:

Margaret said...

Gorgeous card Sarah. Well done for 'getting in the spotlight'!!
Margaret x

Diane said...

Super card, it looks fab. Sounds like you have had a lovely day. Congrats on your spotlight card.
Diane

Vicky Hayes said...

Hi Sarah - I don't think there is any kind of card you can't make perfectly! I love this CAS card with the flash of pink behind the label and the great masking. Your ribbon's a lovely touch too. I'm glad you were spoiled this morning by your lovely ones and congratulations on your win at Sweet Stampin'! Vicky x

Loli said...

Hola Sarah, very bright and spring-like card, beautiful.
The best of the day your fantastic childs breakfast, i think:D
A hug from Palma

Chrissie said...

This looks terrific Sarah and I'm so glad that you enjoyed making it, it certainly turned out brilliantly!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Scrapmate said...

Fab cheery colours on this card.

Anonymous said...

This is fabulous Sarah, great masking! Congrats on your spotlight too!
Helen x

Unknown said...

What a pretty card Sarah I love it Hugs Elaine

Jenny said...

I dont think you have any worries with masking Sarah...I love your pretty, fresh card :0)
Glad you were treated yesterday... It's the one day I don't have to get up to make the tea either :0)
Jenny x

Margie said...

Well done with this one Sarah - I'm a bit anxious about the masking thing as well - going to do mine later on! Congrats on your card getting the spotlight too.

Mandi said...

Ansolutely superb card
Love the colours, everything
Brilliant!
Thank you very much
madni
"Less is More"

Anonymous said...

STUNNING card Sarah!! Love the colours and the whole design.
xx

Unknown said...

This is really gorgeous.love the way you did the masking.Absolutely fabulous work.

Karen M said...

Your card is gorgeous, hugs x x

Victoria said...

An incredible card! Well done on your win at Sweet Stampin' too!

Viv said...

Such a great card Sarah, well done :) Viv xx