Making clouds is really simple. I am showing a few ways
to accomplish it.
Cardstock
Punch/punches
Ink
Dauber or sponge
Scissors if cutting out template
I have shown a few punches you
could use to make clouds. I only used one of them and for the other I used
a die cut template. I believe this is a PTI die. You can make your own
template by stamping, punching, or hand drawing a cloud.
I placed the template on my white
cardstock and used the dauber to sponge around just the edges where there
are scallops. You can see the clouds forming where I sponged at the top of the
cardstock. I usually only sponge around about half the template.
For my next card, I punched out a cloud template using a Fiskars cloud punch.
I used blue cardstock and placed my punched piece on the cardstock and
sponged white ink inside. Very simple!
My card for this method:
Another way to create clouds is
to make cloud masks and place over your white cardstock. Be sure to tape your clouds to your cardstock
so they don’t move around. I’m using a double sided
scrapbook tape which can be removed when finished. Sponge or brayer the entire piece of cardstock with blue ink or
whichever color you prefer.You can use gray for a cloudy day
or I’ve seen very pretty clouds in brown for a little whimsy .Remove your masks and you have
some beautiful, white clouds. For my example below, I used
Memento London Fog ink:
Remove Templates
Hope my tutorial will be helpful and you'll have beautiful skies ahead.
18 comments:
Thank you so much for the tutorial benzi...i have to confess that in your earlier post when i tried to check out your tute i was asked to log in to the speedy Tv site and i was feeling too lazy to go through it.... it so much better seeing it on your blog:):)
hun, thanx for this gorgeous workshop!
you are such a sweetie, to share this with us!
hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo
Nice tutorial. I will surely try it. Perfect cloudy effect.
This is fab Benzi.. I've tried the first one.. Now will give it a shot with the remaining two... Thanks so much for sharing the tutorial...!!
So glad you posted this Benzi. I have cut out the clouds but made a mess at the sponging stage--any tips about that?
Absolutely beautiful card you did a great job and thanks for sharing the tutorial
Heee I love adding a sky, and I'm definitely going to try your masking tips! GREAT tutorial!
Wow, Brenda, I love your card and the tutorial is one I have needed forever!!. Thank you for sharing.!!
I love them both and I'm really in love with that butterfly and the sentiment too!!
this is a great tutorial Benzi-thanks for the tips on cloud making-it seems easy enough
Fabulous cards Benz! Love that butterfly and the big dog sentiment! Awesome tutorial!
I always use the torn paper towel method, but I totally love this one (actually all three you have here) and plan to try it soon. TFS!!!!
Hmmmm, I wonder how many different scalloped punches and dies I have and never once did I think of using them to make clouds! See, that's why you're my friend and why I follow your blog -- you know all the great techniques and you write such great "how to"s! Thanks. :-D
I have so enjoyed your blog. You do such wonderful tutorials and beautiful cards. I have nominated you for the Liebster Blog Award. For more information please visit my May 2 blog post.
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fabulous tutorial....incredible results
This is wonderful Brenda. I've done the first one but never even heard of the others. Thanks so much for sharing!!
Hugs
Very helpful tutorial, Benzi! I like the final result. It's soft and natural.
Thanks for this great tutorial Brenda!!! I love your beautiful clouds!!! I will have to give this technique a try.
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