I have three “craft shows” coming up this week.  I’m selling handmade cards, raffling off free seats in class, and representing Scrap Palace.  Pierina, one of the wonderful owners of Scrap Palace, is going to be with me at one, so I’ll have some fun company!  I’ve made just shy of 300 cards so far.  I had planned to be making cards all weekend and everyday really until the first show, but I had a little incident Sunday morning, lol.  After the “incident” I didn’t feel like doing much of anything. 

So I’m sure your wondering what happened…  Uhh, I fell down one of my flights of stairs.  The important lesson here: Hey kids, put your stuff away where it belongs!  I think on the second step I hit a train there that someone “forgot” to put away and everything after that is a painful blur.  At any rate I did something goofy to my knee, my poor bad knee, which seems to be the brunt of every bad thing that could ever happen.  Two surgeries later and now I’m just waiting for the day I’m eligible for a new one.  I told Denny yesterday I’d make a doctors appointment today.  Umm, I didn’t do it.  I decided against it.  I know what they will want to do, and I’m not willing to go down that road, so I figure why waste the copay.  *wink*  How do you like that logic?

I had mentioned a VersaMark technique a couple weeks ago and I had promised to share it here, so here it is.

What you’ll need:

•     VersaMark (small cube square… the small size is key here)
•     Cardstock (a solid color cardstock on the darker end of the spectrum works best)
•     Mask (you can use any mask on hand, or make your own using diecuts)
•     Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Dots (to temporarily hold your mask in place)

First, you’ll need to select a mask and prep it for use.  For this technique I wouldn’t recommend a really ornate mask, so stick with designs with clear edges.  Coat the back of your mask with E-Z Dots and place on the cardstock.

Now using a VersaMark pad, “stomp” over the mask with the pad.  Expect to press hard to get the ink to transfer.  Go over the entire area of the mask.  Once you’ve covered the mask, peel it up, and move it to another spot on the cardstock and repeat the process until you’ve covered the cardstock.

It’s important to note that when switching your mask to another spot make sure you don’t stomp your VersaMark pad over an area that you’ve already done. 

Hopefully one of you will find that little tip useful.  Try making some masks for yourself to fit your project.  If you have a Cricut, this is a great use for it!

Watch the blog tomorrow… I’ll be giving away free cards!!!

~j

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