September 16, 2009

Mastering the Art of Masking and Misting

Misting is all the rage right now in the scrapbook world and here at QuicKutz we have all the tools you need to start creating your own masks to use with mist or ink!

Start gathering your supplies because this is truly a fast and easy process.

You will need the following:

QK Vinyl
Your favorite QK Tool and dies (I used the Silhouette)
Mist, Ink or Colorwash
Cardstrock (heavy weight)
Bone Folder
12x12 (or larger) cardboard box

Begin by using your QK Tool to cut out your desired shape. Here I used the Silhouette to cut out the grunge baseball title. Remove the shape from the vinyl and adhere it to your background cardstock.


Flip your cardstock over and use a bone folder to really seal the edges of your mask.


Next place your background paper inside a cardboard box and take it outside to spray your paper. You'll want to start out at least six inches from the paper and begin with a few light spritzes until you get the feel for how much color is being applied with each spray.



*Note: You can also use ink and a blending tool to cover over your mask. Be sure to use the blending tool in a circular motion so you don't have any lines on your finished piece.*

The next part is the hardest for me . . . wait until the mist is completely dry before you remove your mask. Some mist will be on the mask—if you remove it too fast you risk letting that bleed into your design. Once it's dry remove your mask and begin creating!


You can see on my layout that I cut the outline of the baseball with red cardstock to match their team hats using the 2x2 baseball cap die!

Be sure to post your own fabulous misted creations in our Online Gallery at Quickutz.com.

Happy misting!

Houston Stapp, QuicKutz Ambassador

13 comments:

*Alison* said...

ooh.. This is way cool.. thanks for sharing

PaperCameraScissor said...

thanks for sharing this awesome idea--love the lo.

Valerie said...

Oh how cool ...luv the page...great tips thanks

Tracey said...

I LOVE this!! Fabulous!!

Anonymous said...

Will be tring this! Thanks for the great idea!

Unknown said...

Oh this looks great gonna have to try it with some ink and my sponges.

Donna said...

I have used this method already and it is so easy and turns out so nice!!
Hope everyone else enjoys it too.
Donna

Sandy Pep said...

So many things you can do with this technique. You could also use the negative from your cut out design so the mist becomes the shape of your cutout. The sky is the limit just like the various mists on the market. Thanks Houston

Txangel528 said...

That is so cool looking! I love doing the masking! love the idea!

Lindababy said...

that is sooooo cool

Jodi C. said...

I would LOVE to use all of my QK dies this way!!! Does my EPIC work with the QK vinyl???

QuicKutz, Inc. said...

The Epic Tool does in fact work with the vinyl!

lawrenbc said...

love the masking!!!

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