Reverse Spotlighting

Highlight part of your image by punching a window and layering a stamped image underneath.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Stamp main image randomly all over the cardstock.

   

2. Step 2 (Optional)

   Stamp smaller images to fill the background.

   

3. Step 3

   Punch out a window over one of the main images. Only punch out part of the main image.

   

4. Step 4

   Repeat step three a few more times.

   

5. Step 5

   Stamp the same image used for the card front on a different colored cardstock as many times as there are punched holes on card front. Cut images out.
   

   

6. Step 6

   Line up images under the punched windows and adhere.

   

7. Step 7

   If any images show under the card front, cut those off at the edge of the cardstock.

   

8. Step 8

   Take a piece of cardstock or patterned paper in a coordinating color that is the same size as the card front and tape it under the card front.

   

9. Step 9

   Finish your card.

   

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Reverse Spotlighting. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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