A warm hello
to say "I'm thinking of you".
TUTORIALSTENCILTECHNIQUE
6/8/20242 min read
Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You'll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencil I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)
Let’s get Started:
Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25
Card Face: 5.25 x 4
Cardstock for bouquet: 5.5 x 4.25 or larger depending on the number of flowers/leaves
Card Face:
I laid the card face on my Grip Mat and then positioned the largest stencil from Marvellous Masks Rectangle as shown.
I applied bright pink ink to the top and left-hand edges, stopping before the corner in both instances and only going down about ½”.
I moved the stencil down approximately ¼”, keeping the edges straight in both directions and applied ink again as I had the first time.
I repeated this until I had enough of a pattern to work in the design.
Other:
I stamped solid images of the flowers and leaves on the other piece of cardstock, using several different colours as shown. I knew I would die cut these, so each stamp was positioned far enough apart to allow this.
I used anti-static powder across this entire surface.
I put this into the stamp positioner and positioned the outline stamps over the solid images. I stamped with Versamark embossing ink, added gold embossing powder and set it with my heat gun.
I repeated this process until each image had a gold outline.
I die-cut each image.
I looked through my Ready to Go Binder* and selected the Hello, which had been prepared previously and was just waiting for the right moment to shine.
*See Ready To Go Binder under Techniques in the header to learn how I use this tool to save time and money.
Assembly
I glued the card face to the card base.
I experimented with the placement of the various flowers and leaves: once I was satisfied I glued them in place.
I added the Hello as shown in the image.
Final Thoughts:
The combination of stamps and stencilling make a bold statement on this card, and the gold embossing gives the card a luxe feel. This card makes an impact!
Supplies: (and links where possible)
I have listed which products I have used, and where they may be purchased. It's a huge marketplace and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.
Stencil: Marvellous Masks Rectangles, A Colorful Life Designs
Stamps and Dies: Oh So Eclectic, Stampin’ Up! (retired)
Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!
Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp
Gold Embossing Powder, Wow, Simon Says Stamp
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon
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