Stamp and mask tutorial

Good morning crafters. Stunning morning walk today, look at this

I adore a misty morning, still water and that big wonderful sun. Add 3 happy dogs to the mix, and we have a very peaceful yet inspirational start to the day. It makes your soul smile.

Now, a massive thank you for everyone who watched, emailed and actually liked my first product launch. I'm both thrilled and utterly relieved. I had no idea how it would be received - so imagine my delight when the stamps sold out twice!! Phew.

I demoed using mdf, but thought I'd pop a tutorial here for you as well.

We begin, with a heart

I used white gesso, and then added ink. I used the crafters companion repositionable adhesive to stick the mask down

I then started pattern building. Allow the stamps to "fall" off the end of the mdf piece

I worked down the left hand side first with the swirls, and then started bringing the design into the centre

I love using the line stamp on the edge of the mask, it looks so effective

I then brought in the open hearts, extending the design to the right of the mdf, and up to the top 

The branch is a great stamp to fill a space, whilst actually allowing lots of the base colour to show 

When the design was complete, I blasted the piece with my heat gun to seal the ink, and then covered with versamark.

I added clear UTEE and melted. I added 3 layers of UTEE.

I completed the piece with a little acrylic paint and a piece of white ribbon at the top.