Decorative mask + Sponge Brayer = ombre background

“Welllll … that’s an interesting background ….” Yes, honey, I agree! I then explained to my husband that this card was the end result of my Using Sponge Brayers and a Decorative Mask video.

Basic Pattern Decorate Masks | Try using a Sponge Brayer to create an ombre background; I'm pretty sure you'll have trouble stopping!  Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

Before I put this card together I wasn’t sure about the background, either! It reminded me of a couch someone had in the 1970s. No one needs to be reminded of that! But when assembled, it made sense. You know, context.

Basic Pattern Decorate Masks | Try using a Sponge Brayer to create an ombre background; I'm pretty sure you'll have trouble stopping!  Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

I’ll give you the ingredients for this card now, but keep reading to see my second experiment!

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As I was putting away the supplies from the video, I was surprised to find another mask in the package with the Basic Pattern Decorative Masks. There are four masks (which I would have known had I used them before), so I took the opportunity to use the one I left in the package to make a card for my stepson to congratulate him on his new job. It’s essentially the same card as the one above:

Basic Pattern Decorate Masks | Try using a Sponge Brayer to create an ombre background; I'm pretty sure you'll have trouble stopping!  Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

I love the way this one turned out! I went conservative with the colors, which is perfect for my husband’s son.

Basic Pattern Decorate Masks | Try using a Sponge Brayer to create an ombre background; I'm pretty sure you'll have trouble stopping!  Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

Here’s what I used:

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