That is why when the stamp set Southern Sass (C1687) from Close to My Heart was released this past summer, I had to have it! While it isn't exactly what I say, the connotation is similar and I love it!
Fast forward a few months... I signed up as a Designer for Chalk Couture and I quickly needed to choose a team name for my growing team of Designers. That was easy. Chalk + Buttercup = Chalk it Up, Buttercups!
So for new team members in my field of Buttercups, I send them each a welcome card, welcoming them to the Buttercups team.
But wait! It's supposed to say Chin up! How'd you do that, you ask? Is it magic?
No magic. I used a stamping technique called "masking" and the steps are simple.
Let me show you how:
1. Place your desired stamp on your block. (Can you tell how well loved this stamp has become?)
2. Stamp your desired image onto a Post-it Note.
3. Cut out the desired piece you want to see and place the Post-it not in the desired spot on your card, page, etc. (I won't want the Chin Up, so it is still on the Post-It Note.) This will mask your un-wanted image.
4. Line up your inked stamp to the image on the Post-it note and press firmly, but don't rock your block.
5. Remove the Post-it Note and view your results! Only the Buttercup remains!
I love the masking technique for stamping unique images and sayings that I can't find elsewhere and I love my team of Buttercups!
If you'd like more information about various stamping techniques, check out my upcoming classes. I offer a Stamp Camp to learn lots of different ways of stamping.
Or if you'd like more information about becoming a Buttercup, contact me!
Until next time, and more stamping creations,
Roberta
The Traveling Crafter
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