Video: Scene Grounding with Masked Blending

Emily Midgett

Good morning! Emily Midgett here with you today to share a new video on how I create quick scenes by grounding my stamped images with a masked, ink-blended background. 

(If you’re having a problem viewing this embedded video, please try watching it HERE on YouTube.)

I struggle with creating scenes on card fronts, because covering the entire canvas of a card base with stamped images can be a little daunting. Instead of having to fill the entire card front with different elements for your scene, you can limit your canvas by adding a small masked area to fill with your scenic elements.

In case you can't watch the video, here's a short explanation of my process for this project: I did some simple coloring on the Hot Air Blooms stamp set using Copic markers. I added some Post-It Notes on my white card base, then used Dusty Blue and Stone Wash inks to blend a strip of sky, removing the masking paper to reveal the crisp white areas above and below. I added a greeting from the new Mix and Match Compliments stamp set, then added my scenic elements using dimensional foam adhesive. 

I hope you've enjoyed this video, and if you struggle with creating scenes as much as I do, I hope you'll give added a blended "ground" a try! Masking is such a fun and versatile technique, and removing that masking paper is like magic. Thanks so much for stopping by the Hero Arts blog today, and have a marvelous week! 


  • Deb L

    Love your card and this masking in the middle with the sky

  • Doveen Schecter

    Excellent video, Emily, and the card is lovely! What did you use to make the white dots at the end? Thanks!

  • Louise Horner

    I watch card making videos mostly to learn technique in greater detail. I also love this “get right down to it” Video, too! It was quick to watch and inspires a flood of ideas for stamps that tend not to get used as often as I would like for their price point. You are appreciated 👍.

  • Karen Hale

    Thanks, Emily, I’ve struggled with this too. But I can see by your beautiful example my backgrounds don’t need to be complicated.

  • Henriétte

    Lovely card Emily and a great inspiration. I love your way you made the backgroun.
    Thank you so much for your time and effort to make the video for us.

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