💙 The Unexpected Craft Supply I Use for Stamp Masking

You probably wouldn't expect to find Post-it Super Sticky Notes on my list of favorite stamping supplies—but I keep them in my craft room for one very specific reason:

Stamp masking!

Masking is one of my favorite little tricks when I want stamped images to overlap and look like they're sitting naturally in front of or behind one another.

I simply stamp the image I want to mask onto a Post-it Note, cut around it, and place it over the stamped image on my project. Then I can stamp another image right over it. When I peel the Post-it away, the original image appears to be sitting perfectly in front.

It's such a simple technique, but it can completely change the look of a stamped scene.

Why I Like the Super Sticky Notes

The Post-it Super Sticky Notes work especially well for masking because they stay in place while I'm stamping but are still easy to remove afterward.

They're great for creating layered florals, little scenes, overlapping characters, backgrounds and all kinds of dimensional-looking stamped designs—without actually adding any bulk to the card.

And because they're just Post-it Notes, I can easily cut masks by hand and save the ones I know I'll use again.

Kim's Tip: When you stamp your mask, try to position the image so part of it lands over the sticky section of the Post-it. That way your entire little mask doesn't slide around while you're stamping.

Sometimes the best craft supplies aren't actually sold as craft supplies. 💙

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