Thursday Trend Watch: Reverse Masking using Masking Tape
Posted on: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
Welcome to our first Thursday Trend Watch. The aim of Thursday’s Trend Watch is to keep you posted on emerging trends in the paper crafting industry and how you may be able to integrate Stampin’ Up! product into those trends. So where do you go to find out about trends? Well, quite a few places actually. My business Sunny Stampin’ Inc. is a member of the Craft and Hobby Association, so that is one place I go. I look at upcoming products being released by competitive companies in the industry, I look at paper crafting magazines and I check out blogs. One of my favorite blogs by far for watching emerging trends is Moxie Fab World – Cath Evaldson’s blog (she’s the creative editor for Paper Crafts magazine).
I just happened to pop over to her blog today to see what’s new, and came across today’s post talking about masking tape. If you visit her blog you can read all about how masking tape is being used in the paper crafting industry. Now the card that was featured today used masking tape that was colored using alcohol-based markers.
My first attempt involved trying to sponge color onto masking tape. Now because masking tape has a glossy surface, die-based ink just doesn’t “take” with the same vibrancy. As I peeled the masking tape off of the grid paper where I was practicing, I noticed that it left behind a really cool reverse-mask effect. As soon as I saw that a little light bulb went off in my head and the idea for this card was born.
Rather than regular masking tape though, I used painter’s tape because it peels off of CS really cleanly.
You can download a pdf handout with directions on how this card was made HERE.
I hope you enjoyed today’s card.
Stamps: In a Word, Wonderful Favorites, Just Perfect Alphabet, With All My Heart*
Ink: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive and Rose Red Classic inks
Paper: Tempting Turquoise CS, Whisper White CS, Basic Black CS, Pumpkin Pie CS, Old Olive CS, Rose Red CS
Accessories: Snail adhesive, mini glue dots, bone folder, Dazzling paper snips, Playground designer buttons, Sherbet designer buttons, Stamping Sponges; Non-SU supplies: painters masking tape
Andrea Walford 
47 Comments
April 22nd, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Cool! I like this! I like the buttons on each one.
April 22nd, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Very cool! I like this one!
April 22nd, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Very cute card.
Really like the color combination (and the buttons!)
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Cool look! Love the vibrant colours
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:06 pm
What a bright, bold and beautiful card.
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:08 pm
Very eye catching
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Such a cool card, Andrea! I love the bright colors you’ve used and the staggered buttons. I’m not usually a big fan of bright colors, but your card looks so nice I think I’ll try this technique myself with my much-neglected bright inks! TFS!
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:14 pm
This is a great idea! TFS!
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:06 pm
What a cool technique! I haven’t seen that one before. Such a cute card!
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:37 pm
I love the fun, vibrant colors and the ultra cool technique. Thanks for sharing this!
April 22nd, 2010 at 9:44 pm
What a beautiful card! I like the technique you used to get this look. Nice job!
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Loved the card! I’ve got painters tape downstairs. Yay!
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:45 pm
This is so cool and you get two cards for the work of one. Love your color choices. Thanks once again.
April 22nd, 2010 at 11:03 pm
How cool! I will DEFINITELY check out that website – gotta stay current
April 22nd, 2010 at 11:20 pm
Love the way you think outside the box…this is a great card!
April 23rd, 2010 at 12:36 am
Ooooh…I love this one!
April 23rd, 2010 at 1:18 am
You had what is called an “a ha” moment….I am so glad you did.
Thanks for the inspiration.
April 23rd, 2010 at 1:29 am
Such a fab idea…I also visit that website, it’s full of great ideas.
April 23rd, 2010 at 4:00 am
I love this! Way creative !! XX
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:28 am
GORGEOUS! And so simple! LOVE IT!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:39 am
Cute card! Thanks for keeping us up to date with the newest trends.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:28 am
Very clever use of masking tape!
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:46 am
Thanks for Trend Watch. Cute card, and so economical!
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:52 am
I Love these colors… Wow, they really pop & who would of thought just using masking tape… go figure… we spend all this money on tools all the time & we can accomplish a lot with just what we have around the house… LOL Way to go.
TFS
Candyce
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:39 am
This card is such fun. I love it when a project doesn’t work the way we want it to, but leads us to something even better!
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:43 am
Masking techniques are so great because you can always get a different look. They are really easy to show and teach also! Thanks for sharing another way to get a WoW!
Hugs and Blessings
Alicia
April 23rd, 2010 at 11:30 am
Wow, this is sooo cool! I never would’ve thought of this idea – it turned out so great! tfs
April 23rd, 2010 at 11:53 am
Terrific idea for a simple card. And so young and hip looking! I’ll use this idea for some teen girl birthday cards in our church choir. Thanks for sharing.
April 23rd, 2010 at 1:53 pm
This is the first time that I have seen this technique and I really like it. Thanks for showcasing it.
April 23rd, 2010 at 2:39 pm
I like the colors in this wonderful card.
April 23rd, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Great card!! Never even thought about using masking or painter’s tape for my cards. Thanks for sharing.
April 24th, 2010 at 3:48 am
What marvelous colors. Super duper cute card! I wonder what else will find it’s way into our Stamper’s Stash besides Painter’s Tape? Lol I am so glad you had your ah-ha moment or this card may have never come to be, and it is just so adorable. Thanks for sharing, and once again, Thanks for the pdf file. I love that you have added this as part of your daily Posts.
Cyber hugs, Trish in Wisconsin
April 24th, 2010 at 7:13 am
Fun! I don’t know if it’s still made or not, with CAD programs and stuff like that available, but drafting tape is also a pretty forgiving tape.
April 24th, 2010 at 7:26 am
Love the fresh colors of this card and the incorporation of the buttons (have so many but often don’t know how to use them in new ways) Thanks for the pdf file
Katie B.
April 24th, 2010 at 7:33 am
Great idea!…. and so simple to re-create! LOVE the coordinating buttons!
April 24th, 2010 at 8:57 am
What a fun idea! I LOVE how you incorporated the buttons too. Thanks for yet another wonderful idea.
April 24th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Simple and striking! I love how colorful it is!
April 24th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
I love this card and will be using this technique.
April 24th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I love this card and will be using this technique.
April 25th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
What a totally neat idea! Thanks so much!! TFS!
April 26th, 2010 at 8:53 am
Love this! Will definitely have to give it a go.
April 26th, 2010 at 9:05 am
This is awesome! Great idea and super way to translate into SU! products. Thanks so much for sharing with us!!
April 27th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Hi Andrea–just found your blog today. I’m from Cambridge too!! I LOVE this card–fabulous technique; I’m going to try it today.
April 27th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
What a totally neat idea! Thanks so much!! TFS!
April 28th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Your lightbulb was bright!! The buttons add so much. Thanks for sharing. MJ
May 2nd, 2010 at 12:34 am
I love this card! I have never used this techniques before, but I am so excited to try it! Thank you for sharing!
May 31st, 2010 at 11:47 am
That was an amazing idea! I love the design of this card!!!