SIP-Stamps, Ink, Paper
We can get overwhelmed with all the choices of supplies we have to create our cards.
Just take a look at any avid stamper’s crafting space.
Stamp sets, card stock, designer papers, dies, punches, ribbons, and containers or drawers of embellishments!
Sometimes, it’s nice to get back to the basics of “SIP.”
Stamp, Ink, Paper.
Basically, one layer only!
But, one-layer cards are not always the easiest to create.
Again, we look at our crafting supplies and wonder how we can incorporate them all into our card designs creating layers and more layers.
But, let me introduce you to the Faux Tearing Technique, perfect for creating the illusion of layers in a one-layer-only design.
For this SIP card, I used the Under the Moon stamp set, paired with the Faux Tearing Technique.
Under the Moon Faux Tearing Technique How To:
1. For the Faux Tearing Technique, you need to create a mask, enabling you to mask off where the stamped images will go. Simply tear a piece of copy paper into 2 strips.
2. Place the masks on the top and bottom edges of your card base. (yes, card base. Remember, this is one-layer stamping!) Secure the pieces with washi or painter’s tape to keep them from shifting.
3. Stamp the moon from Under the Moon in the area between the masks in Basic Gray ink. Stamp water using Bojo Blue ink.
4. Using a Blender Brush, sponge, or sponge dauber, add background color to the area between the masks. I used Balmy Blue and a Blender Brush.
5. Remove the masks, and you have a one-layer card that has the illusion of a torn-paper layer! Stamp a greeting (retired Sending Smiles) and the sailboat in Night of Navy ink.
Done!
You can see more of my One-Layer creations HERE
The possibilities are endless!
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