When cutting transparency material with your Cricut, use these settings:

                 Pressure = high
                 Speed = high or medium
                 Blade Depth = 5 or 6

Home-made masks are not tacky on one side, so it’s beneficial to use them with repositionable adhesive so they don’t slip when you’re spraying or inking over them.

Today, I made masks for my cardmaking class that's Wednesday night.

Here's pictures of the basic steps:

1.  Cut transparency material with Cricut:



2.  Remove the "mask" from the Cricut cutting mat:


By the way, if you have a Cricut you MUST have a Cricut Spatula too!  It will make your life so much easier when getting your diecuts off the cutting mat!

3.  Place the mask on cardstock with repositionable adhesive.  Spray the glimmer mist and pat dry as you go:



4.  Remove the mask and enjoy what you've created:




Regarding the Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists:

Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist is a fun product to use.   Glimmer Mists are water-based, shimmery dyes that work beautifully with paper crafts, as well as with wood, clay, ceramics and fabric.  Please remember to shake well before use!  When you spray you can get a spotty look, which you may like.  If not, blot with a paper towel frequently when spraying.

 If you don't have any Glimmer Mist handy, make your own!  Mix water and Perfect Pearls in a mini-mister and spray! 

About my work surface:

I always work on a Ranger Craft Sheet, which is a reusable sheet that protects your surface, that nothing sticks to, that is heat resistant, and that makes clean-up easy.  In fact, I have two Craft Sheets that I have taped together to cover a larger area.  And, if you have to go somewhere, you can simply roll them up, put them back in the box they came in, and go!

I've had a wonderful, crafty, Sunday afternoon and I hope what I shared insprires your creativity as well!

--Sondra