Use gorgeously detailed SVG files to create fabulous clipping mask effects in Silhouette Studio. More detailed SVG or Studio files may not like be ideal (like in this case) for cutting due to the large amount of tiny details however they can be used beautifully for printable framed backgrounds and photos which are fabulous for using with cardmaking, art journaling and scrapbooking. They can also be used for sublimation for printing on t-shirts and mugs etc.
The inspiration for adding this gorgeous Grungy Ink Stamp Mask SVG I am about to use, has been thanks to Elly Mae Habets of Silhouette Secrets who made the suggestion and will be doing a more in depth tutorial. Make sure you check it out on her blog! She has some fantastic tutorials and it is well worth subscribing to her channel on Youtube for some fantastic tutorials and tips and her Facebook group is fantastic for support as well!
Please Note that the file I am about to use is not suitable for cutting due to its intensly detailed glorious grungy goodness.
This file is available in the Silhouette Store here. Or as part of an orignal png set of masks I have available on Etsy, Design Bundles and Creative Market.
Once you have opened the file in Silhouette Studio it will look something like this.
Next open your file browser and find a background pattern you would like to have shaped by this gloriously grungy clipping mask and drag it to the open SVG Mask in Silhouette Studio.
The clipping mask will fill with the pattern you have chosen, in this case Vintage Grunge Tan Beige Ephemera Monoprint Background Pattern individually (along with co-ordinating ala carte background patterns) on Silhouette or as part of a set on Etsy, Design Bundles & Creative Market.
Once the pattern has been dragged to the Grungy Ink Clipping Mask SVG it will “clip” to the shape of the mask and give you that gorgeous grungy edge. Once you have done this ensure the clipped image is selected and then click on the red rectangle top left of your tool bar and click on the white and grey cross hatches to change the outline to transparent to ensure it doesn’t print. Then you can print as desired and use for your crafty cards and scrapbook pages, art journaling or for sublimation. There are so many possibilities only limited by your imagination!
Here are a few more examples of patterns I added to the clipping mask. Don’t forget, you can do it with photos too!
I thought I would share some cards I made using this technique with my Dry Paint Brush Grunge Clipping Mask available in the Silhouette Design Store as well as my Pink Red Yellow Grunge Watercolor Background and Teal Blue Watercolor Background (Link to come). I added some birthday sentiments which I cut on my Silhouette Cameo along with a little bit of bling as well.
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